{"vehicle":{"id":"1996_dodge_stratus","year":1996,"make":"Dodge","model":"Stratus"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"04V021000","date":"2004-01-13","manufacturer":"DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT","summary":"ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED.  AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.","mfr_campaign":"C45","units":2315768,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":"1992-04-01","built_to":"1999-07-31","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/04V021000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2004003","date":"2004-01-08","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a floor-mounted shifter, the ignition-park interlock may become defeated and allow the shifter to be moved out of the Park position with the key removed.  An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the Park position.  This may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.  Correction:  Dealer will inspect the function of the ignition-park interlock system.  Vehicles found with functional interlock systems will have a load-limiting push rod installed into the floor shifter lever.  Vehicles with a non-functional ignition-park interlock system will have the shifter assembly replaced.","mfr_campaign":"C45","units":277416,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2004003"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1998227","date":"1998-11-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Emissions","summary":"Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 1103 - exhaust emissions. During calibration, the purge flow monitor may have been inadvertently disabled in the area of purge flow detection.  Correction: Powertrain Control Module will be reflashed with proper calibrations.","mfr_campaign":"792","units":47,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1998227"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1998165","date":"1998-08-26","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR MOUNTED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER.  A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED SHIFTER RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCKED POSITION MAY BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE \"IGNITION-PARK\" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION.\nCORRECTION: THE CONSOLE SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER FUNCTION. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A CURRENT PRODUCTION \"SELF ADJUSTING\" DESIGN.","mfr_campaign":"789","units":61866,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1998165"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"98V183000","date":"1998-08-06","manufacturer":"CHRYSLER CORPORATION","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.  THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON.   A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCKED POSITION, CAN BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":685000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":"1994-07-25","built_to":"1998-01-21","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/98V183000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1998010","date":"1998-01-21","manufacturer":null,"component":"Emissions","summary":"Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1103 - exhaust emissions. The calibration of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may fail to adequately control CO emissions.  Correction: PCM will be reflashed with a new calibration.","mfr_campaign":"758","units":12494,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1998010"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1997205","date":"1997-11-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"On certain vehicles, the lower control arm ball joint may separate due to loss of lubrication. This separation could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning.  Correction: Ball joint end housing cover seal will be inspected for leakage and the rubber boot will be inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.","mfr_campaign":"750","units":53134,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1997205"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"97V201000","date":"1997-11-13","manufacturer":"CHRYSLER CORPORATION","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":599000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":"1994-07-31","built_to":"1997-07-10","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/97V201000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1997123","date":"1997-06-19","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"THE PRIMARY/SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING MAY NOT REMAIN IN POSITION DURING HOOD CLOSING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BOTH THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LATCH FUNCTION.  LOSS OF HOOD FUNCTION CAN RESULT IN A HOOD FLY-UP CONDITION.  CORRECTION: THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE HAVING A LONGER END HOOK.","mfr_campaign":"734","units":21272,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1997123"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"97V095000","date":"1997-06-06","manufacturer":"CHRYSLER CORPORATION","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM ITS RETENTION HOLE IF THE HOOD IS SLAMMED SHUT.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":219000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":"1996-03-30","built_to":"1997-04-15","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/97V095000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1996079","date":"1996-05-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.  Brake fluid leakage may result in diminished effectiveness of one portion of the split brake system.  Correction:  Rear brake master cylinder piston assemblies will be replaced.","mfr_campaign":"687","units":6257,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1996079"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1996078","date":"1996-05-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.  IF EITHER FRONT WHEEL VALVE STICKS, THE VEHICLE MAY TEND TO DEVIATE FROM A STRAIGHT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.\nCORRECTION: A PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT AND SILICONE GREASE INJECTED INTO THE SOLENOID CAVITY TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.","mfr_campaign":"686","units":9358,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1996078"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"96V075000","date":"1996-05-03","manufacturer":"CHRYSLER CORPORATION","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER","summary":"THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":151800,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":"1994-08-01","built_to":"1995-10-01","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/96V075000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"96V074000","date":"1996-05-02","manufacturer":"CHRYSLER CORPORATION","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP","summary":"CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":90000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":"1994-08-01","built_to":"1995-08-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/96V074000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"96V006000","date":"1996-01-11","manufacturer":"CHRYSLER CORPORATION","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE","summary":"IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":40000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":"1994-12-01","built_to":"1995-09-01","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/96V006000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1996009","date":"1996-01-10","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"AN ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RETAINED. INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE PLUG MAY RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  CORRECTION: AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE SUSPECT CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.","mfr_campaign":"671","units":5733,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["STRATUS"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1996009"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}