1996 Dodge Stratus ES review from North America
"Sporty, roomy and very comfortable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced head gasket 40,000 miles, (expected from reports)
In the process of replacing leaky oil pan gasket (expected from reports)
"Check Engine" light came on twice for no reason, problem went away.
Replaced brakes normal wear.
Aluminum alloy rim cracked, replaced with a used one from junk yard and saved $300, can't tell the difference.
Key-less entry control both failed after 40000 miles- too expensive to replace ($50 each)
Rear door gasket worn out after 50000.
Air conditioner needed recharging at 80000
General comments?
I love my car. I knew Dodge put in bad gaskets so I expected them to fail. Very peppy and sporty design. The old design is much better looking and better performing than the new one. Warning to used buyers- parts are expensive and good maintenance is a must!
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  | Car is ok, minor problems |
| Would be very good car without electrical gremlins! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet C1500 |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2003 |