1997 Dodge Stratus review from North America
"Middle class car with a high class maint. bill"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The radio works when it feels like it.
The odometer and tach work when they want to.
Blows fuses every time the slightest thing goes wrong.
Every 2 months, something goes wrong.
Changed front left brakes, both brake drums, timing belt, and spark plugs.
And I have to change the oil every 1,000 or 2,000 miles.
General comments?
The car gets great gas mileage.
It is extremely comfortable.
If regular maintenance is kept up, the car will last a very long time.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L 4 cy Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 128000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 12th September, 2003 |