1996 Dodge Stratus power train problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Dodge Stratus — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge stratus. While the vehicle was parked at a gas station, the contact was informed that her vehicle was smoking under the hood. She was able to take the vehicle to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the engine compartment suffered a melt down. A report was…”
filed Jun 19, 2009
“Won't shift out of second to third, the motor just revs up and you have to slow down to under 30 mph before it stops. *tr”
filed Jan 25, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND…Campaign 04V021000 · Jan 13, 2004
Power Train problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 Stratus | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 Stratus | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 Stratus | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Stratus | 21 | 14% |
| 2001 Stratus | 20 | 11% |
| 2000 Stratus | 21 | 10% |
| 1999 Stratus | 34 | 14% |
| 1998 Stratus | 24 | 9% |
| 1997 Stratus | 36 | 10% |
| 1995 Stratus | 55 | 17% |
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.