Car diagnostics for a 1999 Dodge Stratus
Car diagnostics for the 1999 Dodge Stratus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.7 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1999 Dodge Stratus for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1999 Dodge Stratus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 28 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 26 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$3,050 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $3,318 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1999 Dodge Stratus
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 251 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (72), engine and engine cooling (55) and steering (50). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V001000 | 2006-01-05 | steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK. |
| 04V021000 | 2004-01-13 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | 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. |
| 99V244000 | 1999-09-15 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE TUBE CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP AND WEAR A HOLE IN IT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics for the 1999 Dodge Stratus
For a diagnostic check on your 1999 Dodge Stratus, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Details the shop needs
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Stratus. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder. The 2.0L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 5-speed manual.
What CarmaCars does here
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
A rental while you wait
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Small things that help
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
A short checklist
Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Send a request
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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