1996 Dodge Stratus steering problems
48 complaints about steering have been filed for the 1996 Dodge Stratus, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 6% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Rupture in power steering hose caused power steering fluid to to contact hot exhaust manifold, resulting in a fire that melted ignition wires, distributor, and power steering return fluid line. Ts
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.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Stratus
- Engine 357 complaints
- Brakes 79 complaints
- Transmission 56 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Suspension 37 complaints
- Exhaust system 19 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints