10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Dodge Stratus brakes problems

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1997 Dodge Stratus Owner Comments

problem #17

Aug 062002

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Pikesville, MD, USA

problem #16

Jun 302002

Stratus

  • miles
ABS brake system broke at about 13000 miles. Olympic Dodge says that I must replace both the left and right front spindles. That they are cracked. I brought the car into the dealer on 07/10/2002. They have ordered the parts which cost over $300. How can 2 spindles fail at the same time. How can they fail with only 13000 miles on the odometer.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #15

Oct 122001

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  • miles
Going down the highway at 65 mph, I put on my cruise control, the car in front of me slowed down so I pushed on my brake, which was supposed to eliminate cruise sontrol immediately. My cruise light went off but the car continued to accelerate. Applied brake harder, realized there was no stopping, pulled over to break down lane. Applied emergency brake, ended up with just sqealing tires and transmission shifting horribly. Let me just note that at this time I also had my 10 year old daughter in the car. Thank god a state police pulled up behind me, at which time I had the car at 10mph but would not come to a complete stop. My 10 year old child had to jump from my car to let the officer know why I couldn't stop. He ended up having to pull in front of me and slow down to about nothing to finally stop my car at which point he got out, came to my window and told me to turn off the engine. In this form I could not fill out the appropriate VIN, etc. Because my car was towed and I am with a friend in mass. I will be contacting the dealer and Dodge company on Monday. Very scary experience for me and especially for my child. Maine state police was obviously involved. His name was roger.

- Woolwich, ME, USA

problem #14

Jan 311998

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states brake system failed on three occassions, and were replaced by dealer.

- Mayaguez, PR, USA

problem #13

Jan 311998

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states brake system failed on three occassions, and were replaced by dealer.

- Mayaguez, PR, USA

problem #12

May 061999

Stratus

  • miles
Consumer states ABS is not working properly and rotors are warped.

- Natchitoches, LA, USA

problem #11

Jul 222000

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When I used the back button to correct an item, the original comments were wiped out. You have to fix that. We have had four brake failures on our Dodge. Each has been exactly the same. The first two were on successive days when the car had less than 10000 miles on it. Bosco Dodge inspected they brakes then and was not able to find the cause. They did replace the master cylinder with a factory replacement. This spring, they failed again in the same manner. Again, the Dodge dealer was not able to pinpoint the problem. He did not replace anything at that time. Today the brakes failed in the same manner. How do they fail? each time the car was parked in the garage over night. This was the first time the car was moved that day. Three times the brakes failed less than 100 feet from the driveway. My wife was stopping the car at the intersection. The fourth time was three blocks away. In each instance the car lost all braking power to all wheels as the brakes were applied. The bakes and car operated normally after each instance. In my mind, it sounds as if the anti-locks hung up in the open position.

- Naugatuck, CT, USA

problem #10

Apr 081998

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced total brake failure on four occasions. Brake pedal would go to the floor momentarily, and return after pumping the pedal a few times. Vehicle been in dealer's shop on two occasions. Dealer informed consumer that nothing could be found.

- Naugatuck, CT, USA

problem #9

Feb 272000

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  • miles
Ball joints went out and brakes would not work. Had to use emergency brakes to stop vehicle.

- E. Orange, NJ, USA

problem #8

Feb 032000

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  • miles
During driving on snow the ABS system caused a feedback to the system that resulted in locking up, and a pedal that rebounded out when braking on snow.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #7

Nov 271999

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  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While making a right hand turn the brake pedal went almost all the way to the floor. The pedal felt soft and spongy. This has happened at least two other occasions in the last six months. After this happens I try to duplicate the defect but it won, T happen again.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #6

Oct 011999

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  • miles
This is the 3rd time this has happened. When turning and brakes are applied there is a bad grinding in the front end the brakes go soft and stop working the car continues rolling as if I didn't have my foot on the brakes at all. It goes in for service on Tuesday. I have had it at 2 other dealers for other brake problems.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #5

Aug 111999

Stratus

  • miles
Antilock brakes failed twice. The second time on 08-11-99 I rear-ended another vehicle. Chrysler has been asked to investigate also, but don't know if they will decide against their own product. Would appreciate your help.

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 011999

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes vehicle slid about 130 feet as if on wet ground. Vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Dealer has seen vehicle. Consumer now waiting for Dodge to investigate before repair..et.

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 111997

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes at low speed the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Consumer states the brake pedal has to be pumped in order for vehicle to stop.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #2

May 111998

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  • miles
Intermittently the braking system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to lock up which may cause an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Elizabethton, TN, USA

problem #1

Jul 041998

Stratus

  • miles
Brakes would make noises whenever applied. The brake pedal would go to floor very easily. Vehicle did not stop readily. Took to dealer & nothing was found to be out of place.

- Union, SC, USA

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