1997 Dodge Stratus electrical system problems
The 1997 Dodge Stratus has 34 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
34
Electrical System complaints
8%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“PARKED VEHICLE IN GARAGE AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE, ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, WENT OUT TO THE GARAGE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE FROM THE GARAGE INTO THE OPEN. CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY PUT FIRE OUT. FIREMAN STATED…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1997 Dodge Stratus have?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Stratus electrical system — 8% 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.