1997 Dodge Stratus SE review from North America
"A lemon!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing belt, front suspension recurring problems (rattles, etc.), brakes, engine noise (knocks already!), fuel injectors whine, alternator fell off of the engine.
General comments?
I would not give this car to my worst enemy! My 1986 Olds had 187,000 miles on it when the engine finally gave out.. that car ran better than this one! The shop has this car more than I do! I am looking to get rid of this car ASAP! Do not buy one of these cars!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 - 4 cyl Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ciera LS |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 2000 |