1996 Dodge Stratus review from North America
"Biggest pile of junk called a car ever made"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
3 days after I bought the car. the transmission sensor went out.
A few weeks later the power steering reservoir had to be replaced.
The starter had to be replaced.
The power steering rack and pinion had to be replaced.
The transmission sensor went out again approximately 1 year after it was replaced before.
Two fuel injectors replaced.
The ignition switch shorted out and had to be replaced.
My check engine light comes on every other week.
Now there is something wrong with the emmission control system and idle air control motor.
General comments?
I hate this car and would get rid of it in a heartbeat, but I've invested so much money into it that it wouldn't be worth it. I have honestly invested more than four times the value of the car into it. Now I'm just stuck with it. I will NEVER buy another dodge as long as I live.
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| Would be very good car without electrical gremlins! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 22nd September, 2004 |