1998 Dodge Stratus ES review from North America
"Smooth ride, great sound system, looks great"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car eats breaks like crazy. I have had to get my front and back breaks re-done. There was also a leak with my break fluid. Needed a new tie rod at 72000. Wheel barrings needed to be replaced. Engine is loud when car isn't warmed.
*Car makes some kind of clicking noise coming from the Speedometer when you turn the car on, and the first 2-5 minutes of driving it. With clicking noise, it sounds like the blinker is on, just a little bit softer. It happens at random, and does not change performance, so I just let it go.
Cup-holders are way too large. Every time I turn a corner, if I have a bottle of water in the cup-holder, it just falls right out.
General comments?
Nice smooth ride.
Looks great from the front, and side, but rear view, however... well I'll pass on that one.
Cabin is large, and provides plenty of room.
Great stereo quality. Speakers last for a long time. However, the actual CD player quit working around 67000. Needed to be re-placed.
Speedometer is bright, easy to read.
Accelerates great.
Large backseat!
Doesn't drain oil.
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| An affordable, reliable car with comfort |
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| 1997 - Stratus 2.0 litre 4 cylinder If you buy one, trade it after it's paid off! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 66000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th January, 2006 |