Four problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Stratus. There were two fires that originated in the right rear wheel. The contact stated the dealership did some work on the vehicle, and when he got the vehicle back he had the same problem. The fires were due to a malfunction in the anti-lock braking system. The fires occurred while the vehicle was in motion. The first fire was on July 2005, and the second occurred on August 2005.
Brakes had to be replaced at under 20,000 miles. Rotors warped. There is a problem with the brakes on the Dodge Stratus. I work for Chrysler, and I have spoken with other owners who have encountered the same type of problem with their Stratus'.
Brakes are operating poorly, it is very difficult to stop car. Also, brakes make a squealing noise and pulsate. Dealer says that nothing is wrong with the vehicle.
3 times within 6 months ,twice while at a stop and once while driving, brakes will start to fade and vehicle will suddenly surge/accelerate , consumer has to shift into park in order to stop vehicle.