1995 Dodge Stratus suspension problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1995 Dodge Stratus — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: while the consumer was driving heard a knocking noise. She took vehicle to a mechanic, they told her that the lower ball joint was broken. No repairs were done made as of yet. The vehicle is not safe to drive.”
filed Aug 23, 2005
“Numerous failures-since I bought this "95 dodge stratus with only 30,000 miles. 1) engine making a knocking noise-I took car to the dodge dealership-buchanan & young in burnsville, nc and had a new head gasket put on. 2) I replaced the battery because the car wouldn't start. I also replaced the…”
filed Aug 14, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 23 | 31% |
| 2005 Stratus | 18 | 29% |
| 2004 Stratus | 38 | 26% |
| 2003 Stratus | 15 | 20% |
| 2002 Stratus | 31 | 21% |
| 2001 Stratus | 41 | 22% |
| 2000 Stratus | 12 | 6% |
| 1999 Stratus | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 Stratus | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 Stratus | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 Stratus | 32 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Dodge Stratus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.