1997 Dodge Stratus ES review from North America
"Lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes every 6 months to a year (rotors too), 3 starters, 2 alternators, water pump, oil sending unit, timing belt, front left axle, loud popping in front end, thermostat, oil leak, engine whine.
General comments?
Do not buy a Mopar product. They don't last at all and the resale value is horrible. The cars become virtually worthless after 4 years. Other dealers do not even want to take them in on trade. You can't give a used one away. I think it has a Mitsubishi version of the engine, if it were not for that who knows what other problems I would have.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L V6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106500 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi 3000GT |
| Date of Entry | 11th April, 2003 |