1997 Dodge Stratus review from North America
"Nickel and dime you to death"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had the head and block replaced at 35,900 miles under warranty.
Both wheel hub assemblies, tie rods, upper and lower oxygen sensors, starter have been replaced.
Timing belt and water pump have been replaced.
Two sets of brake rotors, going on a third set because they rust out and pit so bad.
General comments?
The car runs great when it runs. I like the look and ride of it. The maintenance is kept up to date. It's understood that a car with that many miles will have some replacement needs. You just keep hoping that it will run without any problems for 3 months.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 131000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Hyundai Excel |
| Date of Entry | 22nd October, 2004 |