1998 Dodge Stratus review from North America
"If you buy this car, you will be on a first-name basis with your mechanic!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absolutely everything. I've practically replaced every part in the car. The only thing I can say is that I have done nothing to the transmission.
General comments?
Pretty good driving car. Been up and down the east coast in it. Mass., NY, NJ, PA, DE, MA, DC, VA, FL. You name it, I probably drove there. Gas mileage is bad, low 25mpg was the best I've ever gotten. I will never buy a Dodge again. Cost an arm and a leg to fix. This car was in the shop every month for the first year of owning it. It got better and gave me a year of hassle-free driving. Then the problems started again. Traded it in for a Toyota Yaris. (Which I love)
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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? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 94000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200600 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2007 |