CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Dodge Stratus has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 349 complaints with NHTSA, including 28 crashes, 32 fires, 23 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (177 reports).
1997 Dodge Stratus recalls
Most common 1997 Dodge Stratus problems
Problem areas named in the 349 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 177 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 47 |
| Power Train | 37 |
| Electrical System | 32 |
| Air Bags | 24 |
| Suspension | 21 |
| Steering | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
What owners report
NOTICE A SMELL FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING OPEN THE HOOD FIRE PUT THE FIRE OUT NOTICE POWER HOSE HAD LEAK IN IT I FEEL DODGE SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS MALFUNCTION
TAKATA RECALL, HORN DON`T WORK, MILLAGE DON`T WORK ,GAS LIGHT COMES ON AND NEDDLE MOVES UP AND DOWN ALOT
EITHER THE OIL LIGHT OR CRUISE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND CAR LOSES ALL POWER. I HAVE TO PULL OFF ROAD AND PUT CAR IN PARK TURN IT OFF AND SOMETIMES IT WILL JUST START RIGHT BACK AND SOMETIMES I HAVE TO WAIT FOR ABOUT 30 MINS FOR IT TO START BACK. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR SINCE MARCH OF 2013 AND IT HAS DONE THIS 10-12 TIMES SINCE THEN. I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED A FEW TIMES CAUSE WITH NO POWER IT IS HARD TO GET CAR OFF THE ROAD. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE BUT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM YET. *TR
TIRE HAD A BULGE AT THE BEAD LINE. HAD A SLOW LEAK AND WAS OUT OF BALANCE. I RETURNED THE TIRE TO FIRESTONE. THEY SHOWED ME THAT THE TIRE WAS MISSING RUBBER AT ALONG THE TIRE BEAD AND WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. *KB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE WAS LOOSE AND WOULD NOT KEEP FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 168,000.
1997 Dodge Stratus questions
Does the 1997 Dodge Stratus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1997 Dodge Stratus: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge Stratus?
Based on 349 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (177), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (47), Power Train (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Dodge Stratus has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.