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Best buy for the money
Eugene Hudd, 07/18/2004
Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought the car new in 1999, now has 45K miles, replaced brakes at 42K, needed new Oxygen sensor at 38K, still has original tires, they look to be good for at least another 15K. Needed new gas cap at 44K (gas cap failed emissions test), Sunroof needs a new motor, works but only in warm weather. Otherwise, no problems, very dependable, auto-stick is fun, cabin space is very good for a car this size. Power and economy is an excellent balance. I don't htink that I could get a better car for the money!
Warranty Scam
wendywoowoo, 03/05/2003
Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We puchased our Stratus with remaining manufacturer warranty and the salesman told us our In service date was 3/30/00 and that the Out service date would be 3/30/03. On 2/24/03 our transmission was doing some weird things(fluid leak). Took vehicle to local Dodge service department on 2/25/03 and they tell me warranty expired on 2/23/03. Called Chrysler and they inform me of the same thing. Make sure when purchasing a Dodge/Chrysler you get written documentation of the In service date and Out service date, because Chrysler corporation will only file a complaint, but won't do anything to help. Also having problems with door locks and power windows.
Excellent Car
john quak, 05/08/2003
Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The ratio of the quality over price is the best.
Ok car with bad brakes
Jake, 03/10/2008
Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We drove this car for 5 years and put about 75,000 miles on the car. All in all it was a pretty good car. One issue to watch out for is the front brakes wear very fast. When we sold the car it had 102K on it and We had put 4 sets of brake pads and two new rotors. I checked the drums at about 90K and they were less than 1/2 worn. We never had any major issues with the car other than a shift solenoid going bad. The engine is pretty weak and the MPG is less than average.
Still Going At 122,000
Scourge, 06/09/2008
Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased new 09/1999 and have reviewed it once before on this site. Has been a good car. Other than the fact that the front disc brakes warp over time, I have no complaints on this car. I've spent ~$2400 over the last 1.5 years to completely revamp the A/C from the core to the compressor, but that's the first money I've had to spend. I had a very difficult to diagnose EGR valve problem. The engine would "hiccup". I finally figured out that the EGR valve was sticking open. I disconnected it and everything works fine. You have to reconnect it to pass emissions tests in LA, but that's only once/yr to get a new inspection sticker.