Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Dodge Stratus

Dodge Stratus owners have reported 71 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Dodge Stratus

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Car has shut down while driving on highway and on city street. Sometimes the steering wheel will lock up and be hard to turn. Sometimes speedometer will stop working correctly. Car will shut down.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise from the dashboard as the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while in traffic at a complete stop, the brake pedal was engaged and suddenly the vehicle lunged forward. As a reslut, the contact crashed into the proceeding vehicle. There was no personal injury suffered.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. He stated that while driving at speeds of 10 mph, the vehicle accelerated causing him to crash into the vehicle in front. The vehicle sustained minor damages. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly. Dealer has inspected vehicle and was not able to duplicate or correct problem.   Read details...




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