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1999 Dodge Stratus brakes problems

42 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 135,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
42
of this car's complaints
17%
typical mileage
135,000
crashes
3
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Foundation components: disc: pads
    12
  • Foundation components: disc: rotor
    10
  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    6
  • Foundation components
    5
  • Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
    4
  • Foundation components: disc
    3
  • Pedals and linkages
    2
  • Foundation components: master cylinder
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Stratus brakes problems in other years

199220002006

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Dodge Stratus brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Grinding brakes 6Brake failure 5

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported September 15, 1999 · 366,508 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.
Risk
Daimlerchrysler recall no. 843. If this happens, the tube could leak, reducing the effectiveness of one-half of the diagonally split braking system, and resulting in longer stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake tubes for visible evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp. If the tube shows evidence of contact, it will be replaced. If no evidence of contact exists, the tube will be fastened with a clip.

Recall number 99V244000 · Recall details

What 1999 Dodge Stratus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 141,520 miles · NV

I got this next site to do again email. Claim #11301605 and following up as to your next step. 3 recalls the dodge customer care people dont want to do or help me fix or conclude.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · NV

I bought a car in jan 2020 which has been sitting a few/couple years and I found 3 recalls on it. 1999 dodge stratus 2.4. I emailed u s customer care/ dodge customer care and got mail back stating yes on 3 recalls and a dealer in reno nv to call. I called and service and parts dept said yes on recalls. Bring it in to check and advise to fix. Got mutil mails from customer care stating they had car under last owner and I told them I was new owner. Next mail was, claim/s are closed. I asked why now 3 times and no answer except a take survey. No service or repairs have been done on this car other then to find out there was 3 recalls and now customer care doesnt want to do anything to fix this car. I dont understand how one day there is and the next day claim closed. The only difference is I am a new owner. One recall is for a fix power steering hose so car wont catch fire. I am have got nowhere with all my tries to get car recalls fixed. According to web sites the 3 recalls are listed as incomplete still to date. Meaning not taken care of to my understanding.

Filed Jul 24, 2015 · Brakes · 135,000 miles · KS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge stratus. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed a burning rubber odor and shaking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side wheel hub, wheel, tire, and brake drum were extremely hot. The contact independently changed both rear brake shoes, springs, and drums; however, the failure recurred. The contact independently diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 103,932 miles · CA · fire

My girl friend came home and said the car was smoking so I went to look at it and yes smoke was coming from the firewall side of the motor right above the exhaust manifold .I did some research and found a recall on the high pressure hose for the power steering pump so I called the number given and chrysler set me up with haddad dodge in bakersfield california we set an appointment for the repairs to be done , I brought the car to them and they kept it for 4 days I called them about the car and they said it was ready I picked it up later that afternoon drove approx 6 miles home it was smoking slightly but no where near as bad as before so I thought nothing of it , maybe just residual from before the repair.the following morning I drove from real rd to fair view ave and the car was smoking heavily I stopped in front of a friends house opened the hood and there was a fire burning on the back side of the engine luckily there was a garden hose hooked up out side the house , I grabbed that and put the fire out . Could smell fuel heavily parked the car and have not moved it since just a week ago about a month after all this haddad dodge left me a message saying that my parts had come in and they would like to set an appointment for the work to be done . According to them they had already done the work no body told me that the work was not complete quite the con-trary I was told it was fixed and ready to go the service attendant was so busy on his phone and cell phone he hardly spoke a word to me I had to find the car in there lot so I could go home , why would anybody in there right mind let someone drive a car that could catch fire.

Filed Nov 29, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 152,275 miles · MI

This is the second time this has happened. Lost all instrumentation: speed,fuel,RPM,etc,at 50mph. Just prior to this, the ABS light came on. The first fix included a new battery last year, three alternators until one worked (do not think this was the problem), and some kind of a harness which was rubbing on the engine? And creating a short. This problem could be the reason for all the car fires. Thank you.

Filed Nov 13, 2006 · Brakes, Fuel system · 154,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a red light, the engine stalled without warning, and would not restart. The vehicle was pushed to a nearby independent repair shop, who determined the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Afterwards, a strong smell of gasoline was present inside the vehicle. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 06e088000, regarding the fuel system. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Additionally, while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who determined the master cylinder needed to be replaced, but after the replacement, the problem persisted. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 99v244000, regarding the service brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Also, while turning at various speeds, a squeaking noise came from the steering wheel. Although the steering noise persisted, the dealer was not alerted. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 06v001000, regarding the steering. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Jul 11, 2006 · Brakes · 123,029 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated that a squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear passenger brake area and the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floor. The first incident occurred at 35 MPH during dry and clear road conditions. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop on 03/15/06 where a brake kit, and brake shoes were installed. However, the brake problems persisted. On 03/20/06, the vehicle was taken back to an independent repair shop who determined that the vehicle's brakes solenoids were broken. The brakes were replaced and a new brake kit and solenoid were installed on 04/25/06. The brake problem still persisted. The vehicle's brakes were also re-done on 05/09/06. After each repairs at the independent repair shop, the brake problem recurred therefore the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 06/28/06. The dealer determined that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The contact has repair invoices and failed parts available.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Brakes · FL

The vehicle's had multiple brake problems. *nm the brakes squealed, the caliper was found cracked, the rear wheel cylinders leaked fluid and the rear brake shoes were worn into the metal of the drums, and the rotor(s) were found with a hard spot. *sc

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · FL

When attempting to stop at a red light brakes failed. As a result, the brake pedal depressed to the floor. Consumer had to apply the emergency brake in order to stop.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Brakes, Tires · WI

All four tires were cupped, which caused road noise. *ph the vehicle was taken to the dealer for road noise. The consumer was told the vehicle was fine, but it did brakes.

Questions about the 1999 Dodge Stratus brakes

Does the 1999 Dodge Stratus have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 42 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Dodge Stratus, 17% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Stratus brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 135,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Stratus brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V244000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Stratus have bad brakes?

The Dodge Stratus model years with the most brakes complaints are 1996 (64 complaints), 1995 (62 complaints) and 1997 (44 complaints).

Other 1999 Dodge Stratus problems

Engine 55Steering 49Electrical 34Transmission 34Fuel system 11Acceleration 10Airbags 10Visibility 10Suspension 9Seat belts 7Body 4Tires 4Lights 3Seats 2Locks 1

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