Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 1996 Dodge Stratus. The number one most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (three problems).
While driving front tires locked up. Contacted dealer. Tie rod came undone. This was common problem. Read details...
Had a recall remedied for the timing belt on 5/6/97. On 5/9/97, the steering locked up on the vehicle, causing the driver to run off the road. Read details...
Design of the steering column allows driver's floor mat to get sucked or wedged down into steering column. Then the steering locks up. Read details...