Brake Foundation Components Problems of Dodge Stratus

Dodge Stratus owners have reported 20 problems related to brake foundation components (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the Stratus.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 06/25/2002

Brakes went out, and pedal went all the way to the floor while driving. Thiscould have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

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2 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 02/04/2002

While driving and without warning stepped on brakes and pedal got stiff, resulting in vehicle coasting and not slowing down or coming to a complete stop. Problem has occurred several times. Dealer has checked vehicle, and found no problem with consumer's concern. *akconsumer took car to dealer for the inspection of brakes because of hard brake pedal, limited brake use and pedal movement. They were unable to duplicate the problem, the dealer replaced the brake booster, but was not sure if that was the problem.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 2001 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 07/15/2001

When trying to stop vehicle would not stop. Consumer had to turn off the engine to stop vehicle.

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4 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 06/25/2001

I've addressed this same problem now three times with two different dealerships and again the braking system is not correct. I initially took the vehicle back to where I purchased it after only owning it for about 6 weeks. They supposedly did $700 worth of brake repair work per the manager there at aero Ford (steve corbish). I called them again in January of 2001 with the same braking problems and was told they couldn't help me so I went to royal Chrysler in oneonta, new york. They did $220. 00 worth of brake work to the front end of the car. Again in June of 2001 I took the car back to royal Chrysler with the same braking problems, they replaced the front rotors again, brake pads, buffed the brake shoes on the back and replaced the front brake pads. Not even a month down the road the car is having braking problems again and I'm just so frustrated I don't know where to turn. I've spent hundreds of dollars on the braking system and it is still unsafe I feel. The brakes constantly squeel, the wheel shakes when I brake coming down an incline, and at times an odor is given off, like asbestos? please help me in resolving this brake issue or direct me where to turn next. Thank you cindy hotaling.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

Brake failure.

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6 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 02/05/2001

Brakes fell in middle of street.

7 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 02/02/2001

Bolts to brakes came completely off in middle of street. Dealer had a tow company to come pick up vehicle. Tow company for whatever reason still has car. A loaner was suppose to be given consumer until vehicle was repaired.

8 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 12/11/2000

Brakes keep wearing out without warning. Consumer has changed brakes twice since owning vehicle.

9 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 07/31/2000

Ran in the back of a trailer, due to brake failure, also damage to bumper.

10 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 03/08/2000

Consumer was traveling 50mph over a bridge driver in thecar in front put on brakes and vehicle jumped to the right. Consumer applied brakes, but vehicle wouldn't pull to the right or left. When she apllied the brakes a second time, vehicle went down an enbankment into the water and flipped twice, landing upside down . Consumer broke the window, and crawled out of vehicle. She suffered internal injuries.

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11 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 08/28/1999

Brake failure caused rear end accident.

12 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 05/20/1998

When braking, consumer hears a squeal coming from the front and rear brakes, manufacturer stated that this was normal and will not do anything about it.

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13 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 05/01/1998

Brakes would scream when applied. Repair work done in 4/98. Problem reoccurred in 11/98. Manufacturer contacted and stated normal mechanically. Provide further information.

14 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 01/21/1998

The first day that consumer took vehicle home he experienced brake failure. Consumer was backing up and the brakes failed to stop vehicle. A second time, consumer was driving approximately 25 mph when a truck stopped in front of vehicle. When driver applied brakes there were none, she rear ended the truck .

15 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

When brakes are applied there is a squeaking and rubbing noise then the pedal releases pressure and goes to the floor. Dealer says there is no solution.

16 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 2000 Dodge Stratus

Brakes seem to pump while braking in the speed range of 20mph and below. Problem does not always happen and dealers service center could not duplicate problem.

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17 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Complained of brakes making rattling noise. . . Dealer said that it wasn't unsafe but just annoying.

18 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Brake system does not last more than 20,000 miles due to engineering defect. Manufacturer has increased size of rotors and pads on newer models. Please provide further information.

19 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Dodge Stratus

Whenever brakes were applied they would make squeaking noise. Brake pedal would go to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, almost failed to stop.

20 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Brakes continue to make excessive noise causing the consumer to replace the brakes every 1500 miles. Nlm.


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