1995 Dodge Stratus Base review from North America
"Don't buy a four cylinder Chrysler!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Most recently, we have had the head gasket leak. It hasn't quite blown yet. It has been leaking oil down the block for about six months. I now blows water out of the tailpipe when it's hot. The seats put my backside to sleep and the offset steering wheel is quite annoying. I have put front brakes on twice and back brakes on once. The starter went out a few weeks after we brought the car home. The battery died at 78000 miles. Removal of the transmission control computer was required for starter replacement, and the left front tire had to come off to replace the battery. The battery was covered by a flimsy plastic door which leaked copious amounts of water all over the terminals.
General comments?
There is no reason for a head gasket to fail so quickly! I've searched on the Internet and encountered many with the same head gasket problem. Don't buy a four cylinder Chrysler!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Lumina Sedan 4 Door |
| Date of Entry | 1st October, 2002 |