1996 Dodge Stratus suspension problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Dodge Stratus — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge stratus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the front drivers side tire separated from the vehicle, struck the curve and traveled into traffic. The vehicle was later towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic inspected the…”
filed Jan 2, 2013
“While driving forward at about 25-30 mph, the steering locked to the right, right side fell down and pulled car severely to the right. There was no steering, no control. Air bags deployed, pulled car up a curb into a fire hydrant then another 25 feet into a pole. Car is a total loss. The front end…”
filed Oct 30, 2005
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% |
| 1997 Stratus | 19 | 5% |
| 1995 Stratus | 24 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.