10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,000 miles

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problem #13

Mar 112003

Stratus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles
My wife complained of brake pedal travel further than normal. Upon investigation, I discovered that one of the bolt studs that holds the master cylinder to the power brake booster was broken off and missing. The master cylinder was pushed out of the booster to about a 30 degeree angle. The remaining stud was still in place but bent badly to one side. If there had been a panic stop required, I feel that the master cylinder could have separated from the booster, with the effect of having no braking effectiveness. This could have resulted in a serious accident or fatality.

- Union City, TN, USA

problem #12

Oct 242000

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Possible brake loss, trying to find out if this car had the recall completed.

- Deep River, CT, USA

problem #11

Feb 012000

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving on highway came to a traffic light on wet pavement, applied brakes and the wheels locked up. Also, when applying brakes pedal would either go straight to the floor or slow down, which might be due to a master cylinder leak.

- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #10

Jul 101996

Stratus

  • miles
I had more to report, but I ran out of space, catalytic converter, engine starter, and egr valave has also been replace. This car has been a nightmare. Almost forgot, the air conditioning had to be replace again at 51,000 milles/

- Cerritos, CA, USA

problem #9

Aug 121999

Stratus

  • miles
Consumer reported a defective master cylinder. In 1996 dealer replaced master cylinder. However, on 12 Aug 1999, problem with master cylinder reoccurred, and needed another replacement. Can NHTSA look into this matter and see if this concern defected parts. Dealer notified.

- Milford, PA, USA

problem #8

Oct 101996

Stratus

  • miles
Master cylinder replaced due to brake failure.

- Wantagh, NY, USA

problem #7

Jan 131998

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Master cylinder piston and hcu grease recalled.

- Longview, TX, USA

problem #6

Jan 231998

Stratus

  • miles
Received recall notice (96V075000). Called dealer. Took vehicle in. Supposed to repair brakes. Picked up vehicle, noticed no braking power. Called dealer, they refused to correct problem w/brakes. Called manufacturer. & was told work was done & nothing could be done. Owner not satisfied at all.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #5

Nov 201996

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, pedal faded when applied, resulting in extended stopping distance, intermittently failed, in for recall, after repairs were performed vehicle continues to have brake failure.

- Thomasville, AL, USA

problem #4

Sep 091996

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Equpped with ABS brakes which failed completely and owner has numerous invoices. Vehicle was also included in recall for master cylinder. Owner still experiencing brake failure w/cause unknown by point Dodge in Michigan.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #3

May 011996

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Master cylinder failed, causing brakes to fade.

- Winter Gar, FL, USA

problem #2

Aug 021996

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
No parts available concerning master cylinder recall.

- Franklin, VA, USA

problem #1

May 281996

Stratus

  • miles
Master cylinder malfunctioned, causing brake failure.

- Tustin, CA, USA