1998 Dodge Stratus Review

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22 - 27 mpg

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1998 dodge stratus

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Overall Rating 

Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 2
Comfort: 10 Interior Design: 8 Reliability: 8
Fuel Economy: 10 Exterior Design: 4

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I just bought this vehicle n love it bought it w/ some minor problems it's leakin oil n has ben no easy task in discoverin where it's leakin, we'r tinkin it's the sensor off the side of the motor since it's all wet there n all the way down the motor! Also keeps eating batteries? it's standard which is half the reason I bought it it is so fun 2 drive handles well n plenty of room in the back 4 my 2 children their car seats n toys! Hopefully after I get the minor repairs done it will last I'm a lil worried since it has high mileage but it runs sound despite leakin a qrt of oil once a wk. Hopefully nothin Major needs replacin!

Favorite Features

easy 2 drive standard! comfortable fun 2 drive car!

Suggested Improvements

better engine design n accesablity 2 important elements of engine. Dodge think customer not cashtomer!!!!

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BEST PURCHASE I COULD HAVE MADE!

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Overall Rating 

Performance: 7 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 8 Interior Design: 8 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 10 Exterior Design: 10

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I bought this car right before my 18th B-Day and couldn't have chose anything better. It had 151,000 miles and now has over 200,000 miles on it and still running. Paid $1500 for it and need some minor repair. But with $4,000 (got all the work done at a dealership) into it I still have no regrets!

Favorite Features

VERY FUN TO DRIVE!

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders! The middle console needs to be sealed better.

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Overall Rating 

Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 10 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 8 Exterior Design: 10

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

The dodge stratus has been a car that I have always admired. When it first came out I said that is a car I wouldn't mind having. When it was time to get a new (new to me) car, I was able to find the stratus I have now. I have had very few problems with my car & hope to have it for many more years.

Favorite Features

Very easy to drive, comfortable (even with long trips) & good gas mileage.

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good car while on a budget W/ warrenty!

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Overall Rating 

Performance: 8 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 7
Comfort: 9 Interior Design: 8 Reliability: 8
Fuel Economy: 5 Exterior Design: 4

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

i purchased this strats ES used with 92,000 on it. It's been a fairly reliable car as i have driven it to Danville,VA from Jamestown, NY. I feel safe to travel in this car but the battery gave me very little warning that it was about to die. then to my surprise the batt. is located in front driver side bumper. you have to remove the wheel to get too it. the same goes for the Chrysler cirrus and plymouth breeze. sneaky of chrysler to do this. i now have 140,000 miles on the car and my check engine light keeps popping on. i took it to the shop and i find out that its the transmission and im not replaceing it. i would buy another stratus but make sure you get a warranty with the car.

Favorite Features

love the style of the car - fog lights - 2.5 V-6 motor - radio system - car has great get up and go - larger 15 in rims.

Suggested Improvements

needs to come STANDARD with daytime running lights. faulty abs computer. bad battery placement. better trannys. better headlight housings. traction control needs added.

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Will never buy a Dodge Again

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Overall Rating 

Performance: 5 Fun-to-Drive: 8 Build Quality: 7
Comfort: 6 Interior Design: 6 Reliability: 8
Fuel Economy: 7 Exterior Design: 7

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I bought this car in 2000, it's a 1998 the oil light stayed on when I turned key on but dealer finds nothing wrong, after about 50,000 the head gasket blows, before that the fuel pump went bad,now the engine shakes needs motor mounts on the front, brakes wear down fast i'm disappointed in dodge/chrysler cars i will not purchase or suggest anyone buy one, dodge won't change until someone gets seriously hurt driving one of there products, i thought about getting a chrysler town and country but after reading reviews and all the complaints no way, i might go to hyundai for a nice ride now.

Favorite Features

cassette player, heat

Suggested Improvements

better engine and brakes

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