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1996 Dodge Stratus electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 38 complaints for the 1996 Dodge Stratus, 5% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
38 5% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 10
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 10 fires, 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

Driving on hwy 80, vehicle started to smoke, pulled over, went to next exit, checked under hood, flames engulfed vehicle.

February 1996 FireInjury

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge stratus. The contact stated that the horn would activate without command at anytime and the airbag light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The dealer repaired the failure, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 08/31/11 the steering column was replaced twice. The last time, the dealer placed a horn button on the dashboard.

Reported at 60,000 miles, July 2009

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