1997 Dodge Stratus suspension problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Dodge Stratus — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall 97v201000 concerning left control arm. Consumer heard a clicking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Took vehicle to the dealer. However, the dealer did not want to do the repairs at their expense.*ak”
filed Sep 21, 2004
“The dealership is providing incorrect information about the recall for the lower control arm 97 v 201 000. The dealership is indicating that if they repair the control arm as stated in the recall, it will cause damage to the sway bar. There also some discrepancy about whether or not the vin is part…”
filed Sep 12, 2003
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% |
| 1996 Stratus | 32 | 6% |
| 1995 Stratus | 24 | 8% |
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.