1998 Dodge Stratus engine problems
The 1998 Dodge Stratus has 125 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 37% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
125
Engine complaints
37%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“1998 DODGE STRATUS CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DAUGHTER TURNED A CORNER WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. SHE PULLED OVER AS THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. IT WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.THE CAR WAS TOTALED. *JB”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1998 Dodge Stratus have?
NHTSA has 125 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Stratus engine — 37% 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.