10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,307 miles

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problem #24

Aug 011999

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Head gasket began to leak oil. Vehicle taken in for repair. Repair costs $1100. The transmission began to leak profusely at 60,000 miles. The cost for that repair which has not been done yet is estimated at $2500.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #23

Nov 011995

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission will downshift into a lower gear when traveling above 25 mph. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Mount Rainier, MD, USA

problem #22

Oct 252000

Stratus

  • miles
I also had to have the water pump replaced.along with the sensor on the exhust pipe, seems like just when the warrenty goes off, and I had the extended warrenty, everything happens.

- Lenoir, NC, USA

problem #21

Dec 151999

Stratus

  • miles
The engine check light has come on intermittently since I bought this car. Most of the time the dealships have told me it was a false code. In Dec. Of 99 I took it to a transmission place and they said their computer told them that the car had burned a shift clutch in the transmission and it would cost 1200 because they had to tear into the transmission. The tachometer also stays at zero most of the time, but every once in a while it will work.

- North Vernon, IN, USA

problem #20

Jan 152000

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Salem, SC, USA

problem #19

Mar 102000

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at higway speeds of 55 to 60 mph vehicle will automatically downshift on its own, reducing the speed very quickly. This has nearly resulted in a driver's whiplash. Dealer has been contacted.

- Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #18

Mar 092000

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This car downshifted while at the speed of 55 or more.

- Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #17

Jan 012000

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission does not shift gears between 35 and 40 mph.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #16

Jul 301999

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any speed the vehicle wasn't shifting gear's properly.

- College Grove, WI, USA

problem #15

Jul 081995

Stratus

  • miles
Transmission failed at 50682 miles. Speed sensor failed at @ 52000 miles. Still having problems with downshifting with new transmission and vehicle sticking in first gear. Dealer unable to locate problem. They "think" it is the trans. Computer module. Chrysler unwilling to assist with repair cost of module.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #14

Jan 101999

Stratus

  • miles
We brought the car back to dealer several times with no satisfaction. When we finally realized what the problem was the warrantee was over. I will never ever buy a car from Saturn again, new or used.

- West Warwick, RI, USA

problem #13

Feb 161999

Stratus

  • miles
When shifting gears there is a noise like some metal scraping metal and the entire engine moves in an unusual manner.

- Ft Hood, TX, USA

problem #12

Aug 261998

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed resulting in leaking.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #11

Nov 011998

Stratus

  • miles
When driving the vehicle, there were no prior indications, engine didn't go over 25mph and gears were hard to shift. When the hood was opened, the transmission had a hole in the top as if acid was poured onto it. Dealer contacted, no warranty, and they cannot duplicate the problem,

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #10

Oct 181998

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed to operate at 46,000 miles of wear. Transmission is slipping/does not go into gear and lost reverse. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

- Louseville, KY, USA

problem #9

Aug 051997

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission is slipping/oil leaks from the vehicle and the car does not shift into gear. Dealer has not been able to locate the problem.

- Mariposa, CA, USA

problem #8

Apr 191997

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gearshift can be moved from drive to third gear without using the "safety " button/also can be shifted with keys out of ignition switch.

- Kettering, OH, USA

problem #7

Dec 111996

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Loose bolt in transmission caused an oil leak.

- Galivants, SC, USA

problem #6

Jan 011997

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The brake caliper/drum disc and the transmission were replaced three times, having other problems as well, will explain and send copy of paper work.

- Port Jervis, NY, USA

problem #5

Dec 021996

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission leak.

- Middletown, OH, USA

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