2000 Dodge Stratus ES from North America - Comments

I have hated this piece of junk car ever since I bought it. Almost one year after I bought my Stratus, the transmission went out. Because I bought it used, the warranty did not transfer and according to Chrysler, I was 2000 miles over the power tran warranty. It cost me $3000.00 to get the trans fixed and Chrysler would not help me with the cost. I told them I was going to take my car and drop it on their head quarters so they called the police on me saying I threatened them. So, now in 2004 my heater went out. My heat only works on high heat which makes it so hot I can't even keep it on. On top of that, my A/C doesn't work either. They replaced the resister three times ($125 out of pocket) and it keeps shorting out. So, to this day, I have no heat and no A/C. I have replaced the tie rod end twice, which I was told os normal. Whatever. The check engine light is on as well now. I can't remember what that one is for. I am so afraid to drive my family around in this car and I actually fear for my life when I drive this car. I just can't afford a new car at this point because I still owe $4500 on this piece of crap. Chrysler ABSOLUTELY does not care about their customers. I will never buy another Chrysler again in my life and I tell everyone I know about my horrible experience with this car and the people at Chrysler.

This car is not reliable at all. Hate it so much. Please someone take this car for me.

If you hate it so much, Sell it! No one says you have to keep a car forever.

I own a 1999 Dodge Stratus. It's the best car I have ever owned. I have only had to had repairs done to the tune of $250.00 maybe in 7 years. I am pretty good about getting my fluids flushed 2 times a year.

I am recently experiencing some problems such as the heater only being on high and overheating problems... now I have no heat. The hood on the passenger side has rusted out and needs replacing. It's aging and what else would one expect. I love my little car and am not looking forward to replacing it. She has gotten me around safely for a long time!

I also own a 1999 stratus and yes it has had to have a couple of heater resistors replaced, but you can do it your self for less than 50 new or 5 used. My car now has 193000 miles and runs great. Buying used is risky so you can't always blame manufacturer, you don't know what last owner did to it.

With high mileage cars, problems will always arise. Some just tend to be more costly that others. It's the nature of buying used. I see you've all but overlooked 2 other major factors. They are

1. Dealer support (or lack thereof)

2. Previous owners.

If they beat the car and never did an ounce of maintenance, then all the seller can do is catch up the maintenance, change out the fluids and hope for the best. Chrysler isn't known for making one lemon after another. Especially not with Mercedes Benz in the picture.

My question is, are you guys talking about Dodge or Chrysler?? I've had problems with Chrysler, a 2003 Sebring but I looked up dodge stratus. You should get your things straight if you are actually talking about Chrysler. Sorry just gotta put it out there.

Chrysler and Dodge are the same company... Same cars just different names...

By the way - I just gotta put this out there - The Dodge Stratus was made by Chrysler, and is virtually the same car as the Sebring.

Before someone else answers your question:

Chrysler Corporation makes the Dodge Stratus and Chrysler Sebring, which are essentially the same.

If you happen to see a Plymouth, those were also made by Chrysler Corporation. They killed the Plymouth brand a few years back.

For a few years Chrysler Corporation was called Daimler Chrysler. But you knew that.

Im sorry, but this review is ridiculous. If you hated the car so much, you would have been able to tell that on the test drive, and you most certainly should not have bought it. I mean, you DID test drive it, right? If you didn't, that is just sheer stupidity and you should be stuck with the lemon that you got. Good day.

My Stratus 2000 SE is running great... with 200000 miles... I think reliability more depends on way you drive it...