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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports4 fire reports6 injury reports

What owners actually said

150 reports

444,420 miles · Sep 21, 2004

Power Train

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WHILE STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TRANSMISSION DID NOT GOE INTO GEAR. CONSUMER HEARD A WHINING SOUND, THEN VEHICLE POPPED, AND WENT INTO GEAR. HOWEVER, THE WHINING SOUND DID NOT NOT STOP. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10094031

Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2004

Structure

I AM SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT ON THE PAINT OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT CHECKED WITH MY WARRANTY YET. I LIVE IN A WARM CLIMATE THE CAR IS 2 YEARS OLD THE PAINT SHOULD NOT BE PEELING.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10090506

Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 2004

Vehicle Speed Control

ODOMETER WILL NOT REGISTER, IT WAS INOPERABLE, COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10089607

35,000 miles · Aug 23, 2004

Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING CONSOLE LIGHT WENT OUT. ONLY THE ODOMETER WAS DIGITAL. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. DEALERSHIP NOR FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE COULD IDENTIFY WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION UNTIL THIS PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10089476

40,000 miles · Aug 12, 2004

Power Train

WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ENGAGE INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *AK THE KNOB WAS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE AND THE LEAST LITTLE TOUCH AND OR BUMP WOULD CHANGE THE GEARS. *SC *JB

NHTSA ODI #10081943

Mileage unknown · Jul 13, 2004

Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY SPEEDOMETER. I HAVE FOUND THAT WHEN I START MY STRATUS THE SPEEDOMETER LOOKS LIKE IT IS RACING TO 90 OR SO AND THEN BACK AGAIN. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN THE DODGE DEALER ABOUT FIVE TIMES FOR THIS BUT THEY DON'T SEE A PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR OR SO AND HAPPENS A COUPLE OF TIMES…

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NHTSA ODI #10080995

28,000 miles · Jun 2, 2004

WheelsCrash

WHILE BRAKING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD DUE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL LOCKING UP. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10075554

Mileage unknown · May 26, 2004

Seat Belts

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PASSENGER REAR SEAT BELTS. THE BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT AFTER RELEASING BUCKLES DUE TO THE LOCK MECHANISM BREAKING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10074303

26,000 miles · May 24, 2004

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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I TOOK MY STRATUS INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ITS FREE OIL CHANGE. WHILE DRIVING THERE MY "BRAKE" IDIOT LIGHT FLICKERED ON A FEW TIMES WHEN STOPPING. I ASKED THE DEALER TO LOOK INTO THIS. *AK THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE CAUSE WAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR. AT 26000 MILES ALL 4 PADS ARE SHOT AND BOTH FRONT ROTORS ARE WORN. CHRYSLER WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT THIS. I HAVE OWNED OVER 8 CARS AND USUALLY GET ABOUT 60,000 MILES OR SO OUT OF A SET OF BRAKES. I CALLED MIDAS AND THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE DONT A LOT OF BRAKE JOBS ON DODGE STRATUS VEHICLES IN MY AREA.

NHTSA ODI #10073071

25,000 miles · May 18, 2004

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THERE WAS A WRAPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAD WORN PREMATURELY. THE PARTS WILL BE REPLACED. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10073790

Official recalls

16V401000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jun 3, 2016

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

15V338000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jun 2, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate

Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts

THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.