1997 Dodge Stratus brakes problems
The 1997 Dodge Stratus has 49 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
49
Brakes complaints
11%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“UPON BEING STRUCK IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL, NEAR THE BATTERY, MY CAR BURSTED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL ANOTHER 200 FEET DESIPITE VARIOUS METHODS OF APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. I THEN DEPLOYED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP UNTIL THE POWER CUT OFF AND THE FINALLY…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1997 Dodge Stratus have?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Stratus brakes — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.