Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 1998 Dodge Stratus. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (three problems).
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it ignitied into flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed. The fire department concluded that the fire originated from the high pressure power steering hose. Read details...
While turning a corner at 10 mph consumer felt the steering wheel tightened severely. Consumer made another turn, and the steering wheel tightened again. Vehicle would not proceed any further, and consumer called a tow truck. Read details...
Car was leaking power steering fluid so we kept on adding more until we could save enough money to get the problem fixed(around $350. 00, no small fee for a working family!)then, the smoking got worse until one day it just caught on fire! I couldn't put it out with an extinguisher, the fire Read details...