1996 Dodge Stratus Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
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:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 554 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Dodge Stratus overview page.
What owners report
“EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK;-TOOK TO DEALER. NEEDED HEAD GASKET REPLACED. STILL LEAKING OIL WHEN I PICKED IT UP. TOOK BACK TO DEALER. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING…”NHTSA complaint 704878 — filed 03/24/1999
“RACK & PINION REPLACED ONCE, POWER STEERING NOT WORKING WHEN COLD. ALSO, OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE”NHTSA complaint 704692 — filed 03/21/1999
“ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THEN THREW A ROD. UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION FOUND A HOLE IN ENGINE BLOCK THE SIZE OF A BASKETBALL.”NHTSA complaint 543799 — filed 02/09/1999
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1996 Dodge Stratus have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1996 Dodge Stratus: 101 of 554 complaints on file (18.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1996 Dodge Stratus have in total?
554 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 36 involved a crash, 36 involved a fire, 26 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
