1997 Dodge Stratus engine and engine cooling problems
158 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Dodge Stratus — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge stratus. While driving 30 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The road conditions were normal. She noticed oil leaking after the crash. The repair shop stated…”
filed Nov 29, 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the check engine light illuminates and the vehicle completely stalls. After stalling, the vehicle restarts following an extended period of time. Although the vehicle has been seen by a dealer and multiple repairs have been made, the…”
filed Jan 23, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 14 | 19% |
| 2005 Stratus | 14 | 23% |
| 2004 Stratus | 22 | 15% |
| 2003 Stratus | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Stratus | 48 | 32% |
| 2001 Stratus | 58 | 31% |
| 2000 Stratus | 23 | 11% |
| 1999 Stratus | 53 | 21% |
| 1998 Stratus | 121 | 44% |
| 1996 Stratus | 335 | 60% |
| 1995 Stratus | 106 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.