1997 Dodge Stratus Base review from North America
"Very poor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioner belt 1,000, water pump gasket 12,000, heat/blower motor, 23,000,valve cover gasket 35,000, Head gasket 37,000, tie rod broke off 76,000, seat adjustment lever broke 76,000,
General comments?
Very poorly contsructed. will never buy a 4 cylinder dodge again. If I have received better customer service in spite of all the problems, I would have considered another Dodge in the future.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Shadow |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2004 |