1999 Dodge Stratus Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 251 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1999 Dodge Stratus overview page.
What owners report
“CONSUMER EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURE. OTHER FAILURES INCLUDED REAR SEAT BELT PROBLEMS, NO POWER ON THE BACK WINDOWS, EGR VALVE FAILURE, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEMS AND…”NHTSA complaint 568461 — filed 12/03/2002
“WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE RPM IS RACING AND THE CONSUMER CANNOT GO OVER 35MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED”NHTSA complaint 8020179 — filed 10/04/2002
“ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS WITHIN 10 MONTHS, AND CURRENTLY PROBLEM WITH COOLANT LEAKING IS REOCCURRING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL…”NHTSA complaint 8016820 — filed 08/21/2002
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1999 Dodge Stratus have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1999 Dodge Stratus: 25 of 251 complaints on file (10%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1999 Dodge Stratus have in total?
251 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 59 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
