Faults:

Had to replace the brakes twice.

The air conditioner went out at 90,000 miles.

The door frame under the back right door has detached.

General Comments:

The only other thing really wrong with this car is that the cup holders are hard to sit your drinks in.

Other than that I love this car. The auto-stick in it is magnificent. It's so fun to just be driving and slap it into a lower gear and fly.

The engine sounds the best in the higher revs per minute. A little bit of muffler work could make this car sound wonderful.

The car has a low center of gravity for a sedan, and handles real well thanks to the double wishbone suspension.

Overall this is a great car for the price paid. Though I'd love to have the 200 horsepower of the new Stratus.

Faults:

I've had no problems with the car as of right now.

I recently had the cooling system flushed and some paint fixed.

General Comments:

I love my Stratus.

I bought it back in March when my old car was just about to bite the dust.

It's got excellent pickup for a 4-cylinder.

I've achieved 32 miles to the gallon cruising at 75 on the highway on long trips.

The factory speakers in the car are surprisingly nice.

Faults:

I just got back from the dealer. I need a new head gasket at only 43,000 miles. This is a known problem with these cars. The dealer won't cover it under warranty (ran out at 38,000 miles). Eats brakes. Already need new rotors. Paint on door handle is peeling. Have replaced both rear power window motors.

General Comments:

Cup holders are useless. Peppy engine. I really liked this car, but I will not buy again. I am trading it in. I wish I would've heard more about the head gasket before I bought the car.

Faults:

Nothing has really gone wrong with this Stratus except for the dealer recalls that were sent out.

I'm still waiting for all the bad things that I have heard to start happening, hope I don't jinx myself.

The only thing that I am irritated about with this 98 Stratus is the fact that when the temperature gets down to zero or below, the front and rear suspension creaks badly. Chrysler dealer here says there is no fix.

General Comments:

This Stratus has been a pretty good car so far.

Handles and looks great.

Good performance cruising in town or on the highway.

Other than the suspension and a couple of interior noises, it's a great car!

Faults:

Transmission slips a bit (needs a good fluid flush).

Left outer mirror does not adjust electrically.

Front cup holders are barely functional.

All power windows sound like they're straining when they go up or down.

Braking power is functional but not inspiring, sometimes squeaky.

Be sure to follow the "Severe Service" maintenance schedule and do routine inspections of the car (lights, etc.). If you get a domestic car, you have to expect regular maintenance - period.

General Comments:

This car flat out flies! Very good pickup in the low-to-mid-RPM range. Handling is well above average, could be improved by performance tires (I have granny-car Michelins now). I really enjoy the car and would recommend it.

Maintenance is very straight-forward and not terribly complex, parts are readily available and of average cost.

Faults:

Turn signal switch failed, rear defroster relay failed, headlights had condensation. Nothing major, everything was promptly fixed by the dealer.

General Comments:

Good:

Nice overall package. Fun car to drive, good on gas on the highway. Lots of leg room. Handles well, looks good!

Bad:

No rear headrests, headlights lack range, wipers are too slow. Although the engine *can* be pushed, you can tell that it's aching. It's a heavy car, get the V6. Eats gas in the city. Could go well with wider grippier tires.

Faults:

I have had no problems with my Stratus.

General Comments:

Handles great. Good gas mileage. Love to drive it.