1997 Dodge Stratus Consumer Reviews
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(30 Total Reviews)
Disappointed
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
A/C drive shaft broke at 60,000 miles. $758 repair. Timing gears, bellt and tensioner broke at 79,321. Head gasket blown at 79,321 miles. Transmission kaput at 79,321 miles. Cranshaft oil seals leaaking at 60,000 miles. Est $4200 to repair. Will junk this car because Blue Book is only $1200. Very, very disappointed with the drivetrain of this lemon.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
More durable drive train!
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Favorite Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr ES Sedan
Review
I have never ben more satisfied with any other car. Never had to take the car to the shop for any reason other then a tune up or to fix something I did to it. Has 132k miles on it and hopefully will last another 100K. Ideal car for small people though. Could use more leg/head room for driver. Very comfortable on long trips too.
Favorite Features
Comfy seats, very reliable
Suggested Improvements
Headlights could be brighter/bigger
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Great car for singles and couples
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
My experience with my beautiful white dodge stratus has been great!
Favorite Features
A/c
Suggested Improvements
0 out 2 people found this review helpful
great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr ES Sedan
Review
I believe dodge stratus is one of the most valualbe american cars. its nice and comfortable car, i love it
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
My airport car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr ES Sedan
Review
I have had mine for about a year. It needed brakes when I bought it, and the A/C was not working after the second week (a dealership issue not a car issue.) Its peppy, handles well in all conditions including rain and snow (autostick.)
Favorite Features
Handling and appearance.
Suggested Improvements
It hates sitting in the cold.. Better let in warm up for 10 mins minimum if it got below freezing... no power, even if you give it a few minutes... but like I said in 10 mins its purring along.
Biggest Mistake
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
After buying this vehicle I had problems almost immediately. Hoses, alternators, ect. finally leading up to the damn thing catching on fire over an hour after being parked. My biggest mistake was not carrying full coverage on this piece of junk! Come to find out from a co-worker she had the same thing happen to her Stratus as well. Beware!
Favorite Features
Roomy
Suggested Improvements
Anything would be better!
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Pleasantly Pleased
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
We bought this car as a demo, with 12000 miles on it. We didn't have any problems with it until we hit 80,000, (of course the month before our last car payment!) we had a $1500 bill for the head gasket..which seems to be a common problem. We now have a problem with a vaccum seal leak. Hopefully that will not cost an arm & a leg. Overall it has been a good little car.
Favorite Features
The springs on the trunk are really helpful with fitting in that "extra load"
Suggested Improvements
The seats could be a little more comfortable. And the truck a little bigger, we also have a Toyota Camery in which we can fit more in that than the stratus. And with a baby stroller and grocerys that is a must!
AVOID DODGE AT ALL COSTS
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr ES Sedan
Review
Have owned two Stratus, a 96 and a 97. Both have been complete lemons. The 97 which unfortunately I still own and have owned since new has been a nightmare. The problems are extensive. With only 50,000 miles on the car I have had 3 master cylinders, new head gasket, blown motor, new motor installed. New motor blew valve cover gasket and cam shaft seal. Brakes go to floor. Electrical problems, ecm replaced, bcm needs replaced, O2 sensor failed prematurely. I WILL NEVER EVER AGAIN BY FROM CHRYSLER.
Favorite Features
Chrysler has put over $8,000.00 in warranty work in car. I have had to pay almost $1,200.00 in items that are conveniantly not covered under the extended service plan.
Suggested Improvements
CHRYSLER CEASE MANUFACTORING AUTOMOBILES
Dynamo Dodge
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
This car has been our family work horse for 6 years and 240,000 miles. Other than routine maint. can only recall having to replace a couple fuel pumps, oxygen sensor and valve seals. Not too much to ask for a car I feel looks and drives better than anything else in it's class. All I can say is thank you Dodge, you've had some great products! And God Bless America!
Favorite Features
Exterior design. Color. Durable 5 speed. Strong 4 cyl. even at high RPM. Dimming dome light.
Suggested Improvements
Seats could get a little uncomfortable on long drives.
even some great cars have flaws
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
My 1997 Dodge Stratus with a 2.4L engine with DOHC runs pretty well. The problems were it idles too high and the head gasket that everyone has a problem with. The interior is the most comfortable than any car leather or not. The sound system is the best out of the dealership. Acceleration is not bad considering that it is a 4 cylinder. The body durabilty is amazing and safe. I recently hit a deer going about 55 mph and hit it on the front left corner. Looking at the aftermath the car I was shocked to see that all that was wrong was a broken headlight and the fender and hood were bent a little bit.
Favorite Features
Sound system, Comfortability, Durability, and the room inside
Suggested Improvements
Engine Durability
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