1999 Dodge Stratus service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- LE Sedan 4-Door
- Base Sedan 4-Door
- ES Sedan 4-Door
- R/T Sedan 4-Door
- SE Sedan 4-Door
- LX Sedan 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.4L 2429CC 148Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.0L 1996CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.5L 2497CC 152Cu. In. V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.4L 2429CC 148Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLE
FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE
TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RE
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 AL
EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHIC
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINI
SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER
IMPORT PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 30,351 FUEL FILTERS SOLD TO AND BRANDED BY THE AFFINIA GROUP AS CARQUEST P/N 86523, NAPA P/N 3523, AND WIX P/N 33523 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES LISTE
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
THE AFFINIA GROUP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE FILTERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE THE RECALL BEGAN ON
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicl
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicl
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are neces
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER PERFORMANCE. *TT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442, P0455, OR P0456 - LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP), LEAK DETECTED. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 25-001-02 DATED FEB 11, 2002. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 59 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE BOTH KILLED, AND VEHICLE BURNED. *AK ACCORDING TO THE PO
WHILE DRIVING 50MPH NOTICED COW IN ROAD, SLAMMED ON BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING COW, BUT HIT THE COW. UPON IMPACT WITH THE COW, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT WAS DAMAGED. THE WINDSHIELD WA
1999 DODGE STRATUS, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND IN THE RIGHT LANE. UNIT 2 WAS DISABLED ON THE RIGHT BERM WESTBOUND. UNIT 3 WAS ENTERING 180 FROM THE WESTBOUND ACCELERATION RAMP AT INTERCHANGE 180
ON TWO SEPARATE CRASHES CAR CAME OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE. FIRST TIME BROKE MIRROR OFF OF DRIVERS DOOR, THOUGHT MAYBE DIDN'T HAVE IT ALL THE WAY IN PARK UNTIL ONE WEEK LATER CAR WAS IN PARK GOT OU
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPIT
Showing the 5 most serious of 344 complaints filed with NHTSA.
