Used 2005 Dodge Stratus Consumer Reviews
Used Stratus for sale
What a piece of absolute garbage!!!
Jessi, 03/21/2008
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Well, my husband already had the car when we got married in 09-06.It was under factory until 36,000 Miles. At about 38,000 Miles, the crank seal went out because of play in the crank. It was $400 to fix the seal, and $2000 if we wanted to fix the crank. Since we didn't fix the crank, the seal went out like 2 days later and we have to put like 5 quarts of oil in it a week because it just pours out. Also, around the same time, the transmission has begun to jerk when it's put into gear. We took good care of the car (oil changes, scheduled maintenance, etc.) and it is still falling apart at 38,000 Miles. It's such a freaking piece of crap. We're stuck with it though because we still owe $10, 000 on it.
I love this car!
ktracy03, 04/26/2008
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I owned my stratus for 2 years, the ONLY reason I traded it is because my husband wanted a Charger, only because he would have done it for me, did I do this for him. I did absolutely love this car though, it was sharp looking, comfortable, and just "fit ME" like it was made for me. I highly recommend this car for reliability, comfort, looks, etc.
What's up with the Brakes
Not Happy, 05/06/2008
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I hate my Stratus. The interior is dark. Should be overhead lights or lighting on the shift. And the brakes. Ha - mine squeal so bad I'm embarrassed to stop beside someone. The dealership claims there is nothing wrong. I read that if you reverse the calibers it was suppose to help, but my mechanic doesn't understand what that would do. The sound is worse then a dump truck. I hate this car and if I wasn't so upside down on it,I would trade it in today, Calling Dodge or Chrysler doesn't help.
I would never buy a Dodge again!
DonnaGrace64, 12/01/2009
2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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When I purchased this car in Dec 2005 and it still had miles left on the original warranty, I was happy. But I wasn't thinking that I needed to get it in for servce right away and within a few months I had to replace the transmission. Now the Shock Mounts/struts holding the rear shocks in place have broken and I need to replace them. I have so many problems with this car ever since I bought it - and the dealership I took it to for service just expects me to accept the broken mounts due to "salt and corrosion" as normal -even though the car is only about 5 years from the manufacture date- That I should have no problem with having to pay $550.00 for this repair. I'll never buy a Dodge again!!!