Four problems related to steering have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign id number: 06v001000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections) dealt with the 1999-2002 Dodge Stratus and not the 1998 even thought the failure was caused for the same reason. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Power steering pressure line leaking on exhaust manifold fire risk.
1998 Dodge Stratus engine compartment fire associated with power steering leaks.
While driving at any speed and with no warning steering bolts are loose, and it is causing steering wheel to jump around, making it hard for consumer to steer vehicle. Dealer notified.