10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #9

Apr 282001

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
When on interstate(60+mph)car cuts off, not able to steer, all power goes out. Not safe to drive on interstate, I almost had a car slam into me, he didn't know my car lost power& I had a hard time getting over into an emergency lane w/ no steering. The car does not always start right away. All the dashboard lights come on.this is the fourth time this has happened. The dealership has yet to fix problem, and do not know what causes it to cut off. They claim no responsibility if anything happens while I'm driving the car.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #8

Apr 282001

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
When on interstate(60+mph)car cuts off, not able to steer, all power goes out. Not safe to drive on interstate, I almost had a car slam into me, he didn't know my car lost power& I had a hard time getting over into an emergency lane w/ no steering. The car does not always start right away. All the dashboard lights come on.this is the fourth time this has happened. The dealership has yet to fix problem, and do not know what causes it to cut off. They claim no responsibility if anything happens while I'm driving the car.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #7

Sep 122000

Stratus

  • miles
Wheels out of alignment and right bearing went out, this caused wear on the tires. Nlm

- Minneapoli, MN, USA

problem #6

Sep 182000

Stratus

  • miles
No summary

- Blacksburg, VA, USA

problem #5

Jun 172000

Stratus

  • miles
4 months after I purchased this car, I started having major problems with it. I've had to pay $830 for a head gasket at 82,000 miles, $318 for suspension + alignment because my tierods busted off while I was driving at 92,000 miles. I still cannot get the fuel injection problem fixed, because I'm out of money. I had taken this car in twice for the stalling, engine dying, and shaking problem, and it has never been fixed (started 4 months after I purchased the car).

- Lake Geneva, WI, USA

problem #4

Sep 031999

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Dealer says need U & L (all) ball joints + rack and all bushings replaced to cure squeak $1100 !!! or

- Greenbrier, AR, USA

problem #3

Aug 271998

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Front suspension component failed prior to recall notice.

- Oak Park, IL, USA

problem #2

Apr 141997

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front end is to low.

- Grover Cit, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 151997

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle pulling to the left.

- Milltown, NJ, USA