1998 Dodge Stratus 4 door sedan review from North America
"Needs to be recalled"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It has the 2.4 engine and is leaking a quart of oil every 100 miles or less. My son has a friend that has the 2.4 in their Dodge van and it has started to leaking oil. It looks like it is leaking on the drivers side at the rear of the engine on both 2.4 engines. I had a Ford Windstar van that had bad head gaskets and they recalled them and repaired them. So I will go back to Ford products. I also have a 2001 Dodge Van ES. Also a Dodge 2000, 1500 4X4, 5.9 and it has a bad miss in it. Thought I would try Dodge as I was led to believe that they had their quality straightened out, Wrong. I am going back to Ford. At least they try to keep their buyers happy.
General comments?
Don't buy a Dodge with a 2.4 engine.
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  | A real lemon |
| The most expensive mistake, I have ever made |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 26th August, 2003 |