1998 Dodge Stratus review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
As most of the reviews I have read, my 1998 Stratus has also been through 6, yes, you heard me correctly, 6 head gaskets. For the first two years, my Stratus was reliable, extremely pleasant and cheap on my pocketbook. I guess I was being prepared for the outcome. When 70,000 miles rolled on the odometer, things went from good to the worse. From brakes, to the EGR valve that cost a whopping $140.00, to more oil leaks than I thought any car could have. I currently have 117,000 miles and on my 6th head gasket. I am faithful with oil changes, lubes, flushes, always new tires! I am the only driver. The dealer will give me only $1500.00 trade in, I owe $1700.00, it looks as though I will be driving it until its paid off! I will then drag it into the dealership if I have to just to get rid of pain in the pocket book.
General comments?
This car appears to be affordable, enjoyable, excellent on gas mileage.
However, the repairs on this car is jolting, especially when repeated numerously!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 155000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Stratus |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2003 |