Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge stratus. While parked in the parking lot, the vehicle caught fire. The fire and police departments suggested that the fire could have been caused from bad wiring within the instrument panel. The contact stated that the entire instrument panel and engine were completely destroyed. She stated that there was no ignition source that could have caused the fire. The vehicle was towed and the contact is still waiting to hear from the mechanic. She has also been experiencing brake failure and have had them replaced twice. A police report was filed. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.
1999 Dodge Stratus: brake failure
5 of the 251 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Stratus describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
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.
Brake failure.
Ran in the back of a trailer, due to brake failure, also damage to bumper
When applying the brakes the pedal did not move which causesd total brake failure. Abs brake warning light did not illuminate, indicating a malfunction within the system. Please give any further details.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- 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
Questions about the 1999 Dodge Stratus brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Stratus?
5 of 251 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Stratus (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge Stratus?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Stratus
Fire or smoke 47Stalling 14Fuel pump 8Wipers 8No deployment 6Grinding brakes 6
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