1996 Dodge Stratus review from North America
"If you want to spend as much as I did, get a Lexus!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket, tear main seal, performance problems. Hesitates and seems to have a fuel filter problem or a dirty fuel filter.
Transmission leaks.
Head gasket at 30,000
Rear main at 35,000
Fuel filter or pump problems at 70,000.
General comments?
Have fun paying more than its worth in repairs. Plus I don't think anyone knows what's really wrong with these cars. They just give it their best guess and charge you too much. I give up. I would rather set this car on fire than get another repair done.
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| Would be very good car without electrical gremlins! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Stratus |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2002 |