1997 Dodge Stratus review from North America
"Good value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The head gasket was shot at 30000 kms and was replaced under warranty.
The front brake rotors started to pit at 20000 kms and didn't replace until 115000 kms.
Engine light came on once, just had to tighten the gas cap.
The front end was squeaking, but went away after spraying all the rubber mounts on the suspension with brake fluid.
The front end now is clunking on the left side, it could be the ball joint on the lower control arm.
General comments?
The Stratus is very quick and great on gas. It handles very well. Seems to run best at 120kms/hr.
There is plenty of interior room as well as trunk space.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 120000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 7th August, 2001 |