1998 Dodge Stratus Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · 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 ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 272 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Dodge Stratus overview page.
What owners report
“EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM CHRYSLER REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. AFTER REPLACING THE HEADGASKET TWICE, THEY ARE NOW TELLING ME THAT…”NHTSA complaint 754534 — filed 11/14/2001
“I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED, PLUS THERE IS MUCH MORE INFORMATION TO SUPPORT THE PROBLEMS I HAVE LISTED…”NHTSA complaint 754515 — filed 11/14/2001
“HEAD GASKETS FAIL ON CHRYSLER 2.4 LITER ENGINES LOTS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM HEAD GASKET HAD TO BE REDISIGNED SEE SERVICE BULLETIN #…”NHTSA complaint 754300 — filed 11/09/2001
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Dodge Stratus have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the most-reported problem area on the 1998 Dodge Stratus: 77 of 272 complaints on file (28.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Dodge Stratus have in total?
272 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none 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.
