1996 DODGE STRATUS Vehicle Speed Control Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Control Issues in the 1996 DODGE STRATUS
6 vehicle speed control complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE STRATUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Control Complaints
LTR FM JOVAN MATHEWS (TX) RE PROBLEMS WITH HIS 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND ASKING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO INITIATE A RECALL. *MR THE A/C LEAKED, ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MALFUNCTIONED, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, HEAD GASKET, AND POOR DRIVE ABILITY. THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE TIMING BELT, HYDRAULIC TENSIONER, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, ALTERNATOR BELT, ROTORS, BRAKE SHOES, REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS, PCV VALVE, DRYER, A/C COMPRESSOR, TIRES, ALL FILTERS, AND FLUIDS. THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEED OF AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WINDSHIELD, STRUTS, SHOCKS, STEERING WHEEL, AND A HEAD GASKET. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION/VIBRATION ABOVE 50 MPH, ROUGH RIDE ON ROAD WITH IRREGULAR SURFACE, ERRATIC IDLE, PERFORMANCE LOSS, OVERHEATED,WARM UP SAG, HESITATION, REAR GRID DEFOGGER INDICATOR MALFUNCTION, INSIDE LIGHTS HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, LATE/HARSH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, FREQUENCY RUMBLE OR GEAR NOISE FROM THE FRONT BETWEEN 50 AND 70 MPH, MUSTY ODOR, AND THE DEFROSTER FAILED TO CLEAR THE GLASS. *SCC *JB
CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK IN GARAGE, HEARD A HIGH PITCHED SOUND AS ENGINE STARTED, BACKED VEHICLE IN GARAGE, AND PUT IN PARK. THEN, WANTED TO PULL VEHICLE FORWARD. CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON BRAKE, TOOK VEHICLE OUT OF PARK, AND IT SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD/ENGINE REVVED. CONSUMER PRESSED HARDER ON BRAKE PEDAL, THEN THREW VEHICLE IN PARK TO STOP IT. VEHICLE AT DEALER AT THIS TIME, DAMAGE $ 1600.00. *AK
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WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROLON VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN CRUISE CONTROL OFF, BUT WOULD NOT TURN OFF. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES HARD. FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. TOOK OUT OF GEAR, AND ENGINE WAS REVVING, SHIFTED BACK AND FORTH FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, AND WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK
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WHILE DRIVING AND HAD THE FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN, BUT IT SPEEDS UP WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BEEN DEALER , DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
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VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE AND STUCK THERE WHEN PASSING GEAR IS ENGAGED AT ANY SPEED. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL TO REGAIN CONTROL. *SLC
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VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD FROM A STOPPED POSITION, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Other 1996 DODGE STRATUS Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
224 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
101 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
38 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
23 complaints
Unknown Or Other
18 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
14 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Suspensionfront
9 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
8 complaints
Steeringlinkages
8 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
6 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
5 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint