1995 Dodge Stratus: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1995 Dodge Stratus. The newest campaign is 04V021000. NHTSA received the report on 13 Jan 2004. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift. NHTSA has 318 complaints on file for this model year. 5 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 04V021000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 3,973,112 units in total.

04V02100013 Jan 2004Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift
98V1830006 Aug 1998Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
98V06300020 Mar 1998Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
97V20100013 Nov 1997Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint
96V0750003 May 1996Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder
96V0740002 May 1996Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
96V00600011 Jan 1996Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline

04V021000Received 13 Jan 2004. 2,315,768 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number C45. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jun 2004.
98V183000Received 6 Aug 1998. 685,000 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Oct 1998.
98V063000Received 20 Mar 1998. 91,544 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear seat belt anchor does not achieve the loading required by FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of a seat belt anchor can result in the loss of seat belt protection, which could lead to serious injury or death in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the rear seat belt outboard anchor floor attachments for proper positioning. If the anchor was improperly oriented, the orientation will be corrected.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Mar 1998.
97V201000Received 13 Nov 1997. 599,000 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 1997.
96V075000Received 3 May 1996. 151,800 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jun 1996.
96V074000Received 2 May 1996. 90,000 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If either front wheel valve sticks, the vehicle would swerve from a straight stop when the brakes are applied.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 1996.
96V006000Received 11 Jan 1996. 40,000 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline
Defect, in the NHTSA record
In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inadequate sealing and retention of the plug can result in oil leakage which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Apr 1996.

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Complaints by component

318 complaints, 462 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

1995 Dodge Stratus
All 1995 vehicles

1995 Dodge Stratus: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	1995 Stratus	All 1995 vehicles	Stratus, all years	Mentions
Engine and Engine Cooling	251.1	148.5	310.7	116
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	147.2	140.9	119.8	68
Power Train	129.9	110.6	92.2	60
Electrical System	97.4	77.5	72.6	45
Suspension	58.4	48.4	65.5	27
Steering	56.3	40.9	81	26
Air Bags	43.3	71.3	47.2	20
Equipment	41.1	21.8	22	19
Visibility	39	62.7	24.5	18
Vehicle Speed Control	23.8	36	31	11

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 23.

Complaints that report a crash: 28
Complaints that report a fire: 13
Injuries in the complaints: 23
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 16 Apr 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 1995 Dodge Stratus, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 1999, with 56 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1995 Dodge Stratus
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA03011	Engineering analysis	AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK	Power Train / Automatic Transmission	17 Jul 2003	30 Jan 2004	04V021000
DP03002	Defect petition	STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION	Steering / Column	7 May 2003	22 Jul 2003
PE02082	Preliminary evaluation	SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE	Seat Belts	6 Nov 2002	23 Apr 2003
EA97016	Engineering analysis	LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILURE	Suspension	29 Sep 1997	20 Nov 1997	97V201000
PE97009	Preliminary evaluation	LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILURE	Suspension	13 Mar 1997	29 Sep 1997

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 1995 Dodge StratusThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1995 Dodge Stratus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/dodge/stratus/1995/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1995 Dodge Stratus?: 3,973,112 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Dodge Stratus have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the Dodge Stratus, model years 1992 to 2006. 7 of them name the 1995 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 1995 Dodge Stratus name most often?: Engine and Engine Cooling: 116 of 462 component mentions, or 251.1 per 1,000. For all 1995 vehicles the figure is 148.5 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1995 Dodge Stratus open?: No. Each of the 5 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.