1995 Dodge Stratus Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Dodge Stratus, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “master cylinder” (16% of reports).
- 56service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 52,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 0%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 9 of 56 complaints (16%)
- ABS brake: mentioned in 6 of 56 complaints (11%)
- Anti lock brakes: mentioned in 5 of 56 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 1 complaint that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 56 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Dodge Stratus service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 4 | 5% | 27,427 |
| 2005 Stratus | 1 | 2% | 128,500 |
| 2004 Stratus | 8 | 6% | 29,493 |
| 2003 Stratus | 6 | 8% | 33,000 |
| 2002 Stratus | 10 | 7% | 26,000 |
| 2001 Stratus | 9 | 5% | 55,225 |
| 2000 Stratus | 27 | 13% | 20,000 |
| 1999 Stratus | 37 | 15% | 123,029 |
| 1998 Stratus | 42 | 15% | 55,000 |
| 1997 Stratus | 42 | 12% | 74,153 |
| 1996 Stratus | 62 | 11% | 100,000 |
| 1995 Stratus | 56 | 18% | 52,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
Risk: Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Corrosion of the abs hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
Risk: If either front wheel valve sticks, the vehicle would swerve from a straight stop when the brakes are applied.
Fix: Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I had the rear brakes for the 1995 dodge stratus replaced on 3/01/2007 becouse brakes were worn out, and have since then had them replace 3 different times. Mechanic shop could not figure out why. They replaced everything and back brakes were still locking. I bought this car used to do my mail…
My wife complained of brake pedal travel further than normal. Upon investigation, i discovered that one of the bolt studs that holds the master cylinder to the power brake booster was broken off and missing. The master cylinder was pushed out of the booster to about a 30 degeree angle. The…
Consumer states that brakes do not stop vehicle effectively. Consumer advised that while driving brakes pedal becomes looser and looser. If consumer brakes, pedal goes to the floor, but vehicle does not completely stop.*jb
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Dodge Stratuss have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1995 Dodge Stratus (18% of the 318 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Stratus service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Dodge Stratus?
The most frequent phrase is “master cylinder”, in 9 of 56 complaints, followed by “abs brake” (6).
Other 1995 Dodge Stratus problems
See all 1995 Dodge Stratus problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Stratus years.