1996 Dodge Stratus equipment problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1996 Dodge Stratus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car had the head gasket replaced and a few other things on it. But I can smell burning oil from some were and the light is on for the oil. I only drive short distances because I am afraid of a fire. Not only that it well maybe only go about 2 miles before it shuts down. Then I have to wait for…”
filed Oct 19, 2009
“2nd request fax fwd email fm behalf of [xxx] (tx) re numerous defects on a 1996 dodge stratus (vin#[xxx]). *mr the a/c leaked, electrical circuits malfunctioned, transmission problems, premature brake wear, head gasket problems, and poor driveability. There was steering oscillation when driven…”
filed Jan 2, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Equipment problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Stratus | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 Stratus | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 Stratus | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 Stratus | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 Stratus | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 Stratus | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 Stratus | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 Stratus | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 Stratus | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 Stratus | 18 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.