3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,000 miles

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problem #2

Oct 012003

Stratus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles
The paint on the front bumper of the car is falling off because it did not adhere well to the plastic. A large area now is only black plastic and paint continues to flake off any of the plastic parts.

- Jenison, MI, USA

problem #1

Oct 102001

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling, transmission would not shift into next gear correctly. Would suddenly slam into gear, and cause vehicle to jerk forward. Rear brakes make noise. Consumer states steering wheel lock up. Windshield washer is not working. Rear bumper is coming loose. The vehicle also has noisy a suspension.

- Cleveland, OH, USA