10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 3,875 miles
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Numerous failures-since I bought this "95 Dodge Stratus with only 30,000 miles. 1) engine making a knocking noise-I took car to the Dodge dealership-buchanan & young in burnsville, nc and had a new head gasket put on. 2) I replaced the battery because the car wouldn't start. I also replaced the battery cables, so the car would start, but this did not solve the problem. I replaced the starter to try to get the car to start. I still often have to get out and peck on the starter with a screwdriver to get it to start---even after I had a new starter put on. Date: 8-10-05 3) wheel broke off/car not drivable-parts to fix problem & mechanic's bill 4) had to replace flywheel 5) had to replace steering components I have spent approximately $2,000 to get this car with very low miles on it to start.
- Spruce Pine, NC, USA
Front left lower ball joint started making noise, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer request repair under recall 97V-201, the dealer refused no-cost repair stating that the ball joint passed all their test so they did not have to replace it under recall, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
- Toledo, OH, USA
Left front lower ball joint was replaced under the recall once. Problem reoccurred. Dealer has been contacted, and verified this problem as the same thing.
- Olney, MD, USA
The lower ball joint / lower control arm / the shaft and the front wheel drive failed, prior to recall notice (97V201000).
- Browns Mil, NJ, USA
Lower control arm ball joints recalled, service denied twice because part not ordered/ in stock.
- Seattle, WA, USA
Recall work denied due to no problems being found with the lower ball joint, however a few days later ball joint collapsed causing damage.
- Avon Lake, OH, USA
While driving, lower ball joint broke, dropped down, damaged wheel/lower control arm and ball joint, caused fire in left front brake caliper; according to dealer, all parts need replacing, including brake pads. Vehicle available for inspection.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
- Lavergne, TN, USA