1996 Dodge Stratus review from North America
"New engine 3.3 V6"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine cracked head and cylinder walls. Coolant and oil starting leaking out from the engine from the underneath, while heading on a 600 mile trip. What a reliable piece of junk.
Seats are comfortable.
It's a good thing I already had been taking automotive classes before all this happened. Towed it at my school and removed engine, transmission, replaced suspension, brakes, axles, transmission mount, radiator... over 2000 dollars of new parts. Instead of using the same engine, we drop in a engine that I restored. A Pontiac Grand AM Restored 3.3 V6 engine with 0 miles, and a restored transmission model N from the same Pontiac was dropped into this car. This car performed a lot better then the Chrysler engine. I should of bought a Grand AM. This car has a lot more power now. I can't believe how smooth it rides.
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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? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th June, 2003 |