10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,600 miles

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problem #5

Mar 052004

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,000 miles
While driving 65 mph, the driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. A loud squeaking noise was heard coming from the driver's side wheel. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced both rotors and other brake parts. The tie rods failed.

- East Watertown, MA, USA

problem #4

Feb 012001

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When turning steering wheel there is a constant cracking sound, vehicle taken to dealer 8 times, steering column was replaced, but did not remedy the problem. Consumer stated that there was clicking noise on all turns and grinding type noise, dealer found rear inboard brake pad rattling, lubricated sliders and put anti squeal on inboard brake pad backing, consumer was also hearing noise over bumps, dealer found rear sway bar misaligned.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #3

Jul 052001

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Brakes seem to pump while braking in the speed range of 20mph and below. Problem does not always happen and dealers service center could not duplicate problem.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #2

Dec 202000

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The brakes locked up and did not stop the vehicle properly resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of the air bags during collision resulted in injuries.

- Gulfport, MS, USA

problem #1

Dec 282000

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While stopping abruptly the brakes locked up and did not slow the vehicle causing consumer to rear end the vehicle in front of him, the air bags did not deploy, driver and occupants suffered head and neck injuries. Nlm

- Gulfport, MS, USA