1999 DODGE STRATUS Electrical Systemwiring Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1999 DODGE STRATUS
5 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE STRATUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED LESS THAN 10 MINUTES IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN IT ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE BEGAN IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMAL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALERTED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS INVESTIGATING THE FIRE. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF THE RESIDENCE AND FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DRIVER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR RECENT REPAIR PRIOT TO THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON ITS OWN 10 MINUTES AFTER IT WAS PARKED. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A WIRE SHORT IN THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE.*AK
ON DEC. 12, 2004 MYSELF, MY DAUGHTER , & HER STEP-DAUGHTER WERE ON OUR WAY TO GO SHOPPING APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES FROM HOME. WE STOPPED AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES AND ATE LUNCH, THEN CONTINUED THE OTHER 15 MILES. WE EXITED THE 1999 DODGE STRATUS AND ENTERED THE STORE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MINUTES, AN IN-STORE PAGE WENT OUT THAT A VEHICLE OF OUR DESCRIPTION WAS SMOKING BADLY. WHEN I LOOKED OUT THE STORE WINDOW, I SAW THE VEHICLE WAS MINE. I RAN OUT TO THE PARKING LOT TO FIND MY CAR (1999 DODGE STRATUS) MOTOR WAS ON FIRE WITH FIRE COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE MOTOR AND BLACK SMOKE BOILING OUT. BY THE TIME EMERGENCY VEHICLES ARRIVED (POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT), MY CAR WAS FULLY IN FLAMES. FIRE FIGHTERS EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE FINALLY, BUT MY CAR WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. THE HOT-SPOT ON THE HOOD WAS ON THE DRIVER SIDE NEAR THE...
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN IT WAS PARKED AND ENGINE TURNED OFF. FIRE STARTED FROM THE LEFT FRONT COMPARTMENT PER THE FIRE REPORT, BUT WHERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK
Other 1999 DODGE STRATUS Problem Areas
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
29 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
25 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
21 complaints
Electrical System
20 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
13 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
2 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint