10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 1
Average Mileage:
16,945 miles

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problem #18

Jun 052011

Stratus 4-cyl

  • 155,008 miles
I just bought a 1996 Dodge Stratus and it has mutiple problems. The main thing is it stalls and dies while your driving down the road and has almost caused a crash more than once. It has recalls and iam going to take it to have it fixed. It also has other problems like with the door locks, the hood and the trunk.

- Nc, NC, USA

problem #17

Dec 012007

Stratus

  • 150,000 miles
I'm not sure what lead up to the failure. I have a bad oil leak I was told it was a rear seal and that it shouldn't go bad I'm checking with you because I don't these things I know I love that car I have a paid out 100's of dollars to get the brakes fixed now this. Are there any recalls for this. I can't drive the car right now because the oil leaks out so bad. I'm just guessing on a date because I'm not sure I would appreciate any information you might have for me I'm unsure of what the mileage may have been when the leak started the car was parked when I noticed a puddle of oil underneath.

- Seymour, IN, USA

problem #16

Jan 062004

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Information request regarding 1996 Dodge Stratus recalls. The vehicle has experienced many problems. The consumer would like to know if the vehicle has any recalls, if so were they completed. The consumer would also like to know if she is due reimbursement for any components she had replaced that were recalled.

- Highland Park, NJ, USA

problem #15

Dec 292003

Stratus 4-cyl

  • miles
2nd request fax fwd email fm behalf of [xxx] (tx) re numerous defects on a 1996 Dodge Stratus (VIN#[xxx]). the A/C leaked, electrical circuits malfunctioned, transmission problems, premature brake wear, head gasket problems, and poor driveability. There was steering oscillation when driven above 50 mph, rough ride when there was an irregular surface, erratic idle, performance loss, overheating in traffic and or the A/C would become inoperative, warm-up sag, hesitation/die out, rear grid defogger indicator light malfunctioned, inside lights worked improperly, erratic late harsh transmission shifts, frequent rumble or gear noise from the front between 50 and 70 mph, musty odor and defogger failed to clear the glass. The vehicle was also in need of an exhaust manifold and struts. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #14

Jun 022002

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 30 mph oil light on dash came on. Vehicle was taken to dealer, engine oil was all over exhaust. Dealer determined oil galley plug came out. There was a recall but this vehicle was not affected due to VIN.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #13

Mar 151997

Stratus

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Hood River, OR, USA

problem #12

Dec 012000

Stratus

  • miles
Many others have had this problem and chrsyler needs to step up to the plate and own up to this defect.no safety defect listed in summary.

- St. Joseph, MO, USA

problem #11

Sep 122000

Stratus

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Mendota, IL, USA

problem #10

Jul 012000

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving down the driveway floor mat became entangled within the steering column where it went down to the floor because thier was no protective cover to prevent this from happening. Head gasket and timing belt failed also.

- Alma, AR, USA

problem #9

Sep 261997

Stratus

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Standish, ME, USA

problem #8

Jan 202000

Stratus

  • miles
While driving at about 65 mph car started jerking, and engine check light came on. Then it locked up, and consumer had to make a sudden stop on the side of the road. Consumer had to have car towed to a mechanic, mechanic said consumer needed a new engine.

- Ripley, NY, USA

problem #7

Nov 081999

Stratus

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Grants, NM, USA

problem #6

Sep 291999

Stratus

  • miles
While driving down the road all the sudden oil light came on. Had the vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer was not able to help.

- Columbia, MS, USA

problem #5

Feb 201999

Stratus

  • miles
Both failures should not have happened on a vehicle 3 years old with 45-50,000 miles

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #4

Aug 201998

Stratus

  • miles
There was a shudder type sound and the transmission locked up, the car lost power, brakes did not work properly and lights came on the dashboard. The car locked in drive and could not be put into any other gear. The driver had to put the emergency brake on. Eventually the vehicle was forced into gear.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #3

Sep 051998

Stratus

  • miles
When car was checked for oil, oil was leaking, oil light never came on. Oil was changed in June, dealer contacted, and manufacturer will assist in repair work funds, assumed the head gaskets wer E leaking.

- Crestline, OH, USA

problem #2

Sep 121997

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Oil leak.

- Adams, MA, USA

problem #1

Mar 251997

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine warning light illuminated.

- Sterling, VA, USA