1998 DODGE STRATUS Vehicle Speed Control Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Control Issues in the 1998 DODGE STRATUS
4 vehicle speed control complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE STRATUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Control Complaints
#566023
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CONSUMER STATE THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE NY STATE FOR ABOUT 2 1/2 HOURS, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 65 MPH, AS CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PASSING LANE WITHOUT ACCELERATING TO PASS A SLOWER VEHICLE, THE SPEED JUMPED TO 80 MPH VERY RAPIDLY, CONSUMER THEN HIT THE ACCELERATOR TWO OR THREE TIMES WITHOUT ANY RESULTS THEN TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE SLOWED DOWN BACK TO NORMAL. *MJ
#881116
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VEHICLE WILL TAKE OFF ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. CONSUMER MUST HOLD DOWN BRAKE PEDAL AND SHUT ENGINE OFF. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. *AK
#711528
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I WAS HEARING NOISED COMING FROM THE BRAKES AND TOOK CAR IN FOR INSPECTION, I WAS HANDED A LIST OF NOISES THAT WERE TO BE CONSIDERED NORMAL. I WENT IN A SECOND TIME WITH BLACK DUST ON OUTSIDE OF HUBCAPS AGAIN I WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. THEN MY BRAKES FAILED WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. DEALER REPLACE NUMEROUS PARTS OF FACTORY DEFECTIVE PARTS. ALSO I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND VEHICLE ACELLERATED ON ITS OWN, I ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN AND WENT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I HELD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO TRY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPING FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND SMOKING WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RACING AT MAX THROTTLE.
#710611
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AT NEARLY ZERO SPEED THE ENGINE SPEED SURGE WITH THE FOOT ON THE BREAK.
Other 1998 DODGE STRATUS Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
77 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
21 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint