Faults:

The driver's seat bolts do not hold the seat in position.

The 2 front doors do not open and close properly.

It leaks oil and engine coolant - needs new head gasket.

The lights did not work properly and I had to take this car back 4 times to the Dodge dealer before they could figure out what was wrong with them.

General Comments:

We bought this car for my son who is a new driver because it was listed as a safe vehicle in Consumer Reports. I will never buy a Dodge vehicle again due to substandard service and this being a very poorly made automotive product.

Faults:

When I purchased the car, the head gasket was out. The dealer took care of all of it. Works great now. Everything runs excellent. The only7 thing that is wrong is that it has a small crack in the washer fluid tank. It still holds fluid, but not a whole lot. Doesn't cost a whole lot for a new one either. They are around 15 bucks.

General Comments:

This car is really fun to drive. It's really comfy and roomy too. I would buy this type of car again when this one won't run anymore.

Faults:

My head gasket blew at 60,000 miles. I called Dodge and it seems that this is a common problem for these engines and they had acknowledged they had a faulty head gasket. Would they do anything about it? No. It seems that you have to take the car to the dealer every time you need the oil changed, or if the car has any other problems for them to fix. If you do it yourself you won't get assistance.

Also, the front brakes I have to replace pads and rotors once a year.

Front Tie Rod ends. Replace them before the just snap off and cause you to get in an accident.

The hood is bubbling out. Rust is starting, this is a common problem.

This car goes through tires very quickly also, 80,000 mile tires will last 50,000.

General Comments:

Stay clear of these cars. They are expensive to fix and they always need attention to some sort of problem.

Dodge will not stand behind there junk and warranty any parts. Even if they know it is a faulty part.

Faults:

I've had this car for nearly four years only one problem ever came to surface: the rear-right window would not roll down from the driver's seat. It turned out to be a lose wire and was fixed promptly.

General Comments:

This is one sleek little car. I've literally driven this car all around the United States and have never had a problem with the engine or transmission. It runs smooth and feels really direct when shifting.

The Stratus is not the fastest car in the world, though it was not meant to be. It was meant to be a nice family-size sedan that you could slide into and enjoy taking out on the road. This is what the Stratus is.

The light gray interior of my White 99 Stratus really adds to the mood. Many times I've climbed inside and exited a little more cheerful. Even after four years, the upholstery has remained in great condition. (Even if neglected sometimes) Really beautiful interior, in my opinion.

I'm sure this car will eventually wear down, but after 117,000 miles it's still going strong. There's a good chance I will buy another Stratus when the time comes.