1996 Dodge Stratus SE review from North America
"Trojan Horse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
List of Issues:
Head Gasket replaced, Transmission repair, Fuel Pump replaced, fuel Filters replaced, Oxygen Sensors replaced, Heater Fan won't blow, Won't cycle between heater or zones windshild only, wears breaks in no time, starter replaced, Ignition switch fuse blows, seat belt harness breaks.
General comments?
Please if you read this don't spend your hard earned money rebuilding this car time and time again. It will eat your bank account like termites through your house. All of the above issues are real. I have slips from the shop to prove it. I had to buy another car just to have something to drive while this was in the shop. It looks good, but it's a lemon inside. Please, please, please, don't make the mistake I did. If I can save one person from this fate then the time I spent doing this will be worth it.
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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 | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC 160,000 |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2004 |