1999 Dodge Stratus review from North America
"Great car which I recommend."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The head gasket blew at 40,000. This was a problem with this model. The dealer wouldn't help us since our warranty had expired, but the manufacturer paid for all the labor less the part. I was very pleased to say the least.
Oil pressure sensor went at 115,000.
No other major problems.
Reliability has been a major plus.
General comments?
At 150 HP, it has adequate power which has not diminished over the life of the car.
I rate the cabin noise as fair... noticeably noisy above 65 MPH.
Handles decent on the highway and in the city.
Smooth ride on highway. A bit bouncy, but smooth city driving.
This is not a high end sports sedan, but I have been very happy with it. I am 6’3” and I’m always comfortable and not cramped behind the wheel. I find the seats to be very comfortable even after long drives of 300 miles plus.
People seem to be down on American cars, but my experience with the Stratus has been headache free.
The Stratus has been a great reliable car that I have enjoyed driving.
Solid gas mileage performer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 116000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Horizon |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2006 |