# 1999 DODGE STRATUS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
> NHTSA complaint `578887` · 2006-04-11 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** STRATUS
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- **Miles at failure:** 91,000
## Narrative
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED LESS THAN 10 MINUTES IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN IT ERUPTED INTO FLAMES.  THE FIRE BEGAN IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMAL.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALERTED AND A REPORT WAS FILED.  THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS INVESTIGATING THE FIRE. *AK
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