1996 Dodge Stratus review from North America
"If you wanna go Broke for a car that's a Joke"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My head gasket blew at 120,000 miles.
My head gasket blew again at 129,000 miles.
My fuel pump went out 122,000 and again at 126,000 miles.
I have had to replace my lower balls joints 3 times.
My rear brake cylinders keep going out causing serious brake problems.
Drivers seat worn out badly.
My windshield wiper motor went out at 128,000 miles.
Whenever I wash the car or if it's raining outside, water-rain leaks in the front windshield all the time and cannot be re-sealed properly!!!
General comments?
Please do not be fooled by the luxurious styling of this car, it's all about looks not quality. I know I got this car with high mileage, but at least other cars breakdown rates aren't this high or consistant... please whatever you do do not buy a Dodge Stratus... I call it the Raged Strategy... lol...
This car is so roomy and the shape is alluring... but do not buy this car!!!
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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 | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 0 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2002 |