2000 Dodge Stratus ES review from North America
"Nice looking car, but its handling characteristics are too unstable for me"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The driver's side front door window frame paint/coating is "wrinkling".
The power windows shimmy and vibrate as they roll up.
The front wheels scrape and bottom out when making hard turns.
The suspension system is junk. The car floats and wanders around the road when handling turns and uneven road surfaces.
General comments?
The 2.5 V6 engine is smooth, powerful and accelerates quickly.
In a straight line, this car moves. But I don't like driving it in turns because it won't grip the road with any confidence.
The interior is black leather, but it looks and feels cheap.
Recommended reviews
| I should have bought a bike as it would have been far more reliable. |
|
| Fire Ball! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 57900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67020 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 14th June, 2003 |