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4.5 out of 5 stars

2001 Dodge Stratus ES, My 39000 View

BelvilleTJ, 10/20/2003
2001 Dodge Stratus ES 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The handling and performance reminds me of my 91 Maxima. A bit more power and better gas mileage. I was afraid of the Dodge reliability but no problems except a rattle that has developed in the last 500 miles, I think it is a heat shield. The auto-stick is fun, with a bit more torque from the motor everything would really work smoother, I was used tho the Buick 3.8 before this car. Bang for the buck and the looks of the Stratus pulled me to at least try the Dodge.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Better off in a Hyundai

Vaccaro Greaves, 06/06/2003
2001 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My first & LAST experience with Dodge. Dad warned me...The horsepower is a joke. 6 disk CD changer has been replaced 3 times in the last 2 years as it would not release nor play CD's. Driver side auto window function is a joke; has to be pressed 2 or 3 times for the window to go down by itself. The car shakes while i sit idling with foot on brake & they made a loud noise for a long time that the dealership said they couldn't fix. You have to practically stand at the car door for the keyless remote to work. Trunk does not latch easily, has to be slammed real hard. I had 2 Hyundai's before this car and they were a LOT better.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Run of the mill sedan

Dave, 01/21/2007
2001 Dodge Stratus ES 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very frusturating car to own. I've experienced steering and electrical problems from day one. Blower fan not working on all speeds, radio turning on/off by itself, rear defroster problems. Had to replace the rack and pinion at 42,000 miles. Transmission pan to low to ground making it easy to bottom out resulting in leaks.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Recommended car!

cfdp, 04/07/2009
2001 Dodge Stratus R/T 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

No major repairs required since I've owned it. Purchased w/ about 43K miles. This car has served me an awesome time, again and again. The most problems I have had, had been with the front end (bearings, breaks, turn signals...), but maybe b/c mine is a rebuilt title? All fixed and drives so smooth! Cruises nice around 70mph. Manual trans. is the only way to go! Very fun, especially to watch people look at your car take off scratching their heads???

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I'm Lovin It

One Old Radio, 04/27/2010
2001 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought it new. I have 171,251 miles and have had no major problems. Did replace water pump and timing chain at 100,000 mile check up. Did replace Air Conditioner at 156,000 miles. Alternator at 160,000. I consider these normal wear and tear items. Car still looks new and runs like new. I enjoy driving it every time I'm in it. Now is showing some signs of problem. One door lock doesn't work and one electric window won't work. But, still for it's age and miles I consider it a good car. I would own another one. Chrysler did a good job with the 2.7 V6 engine and auto trans.

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