1996 Dodge Stratus visibility problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1996 Dodge Stratus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased my 1996 dodge stratus in the summer of 1996 and so far I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle, one head gasket repair through the dealership at a cost of $1600, one timing chain replacement at a cost of $600 and now again another head gasket leak. In the year 2000 this car sat…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“2nd request fax fwd email fm behalf of [xxx] (tx) re numerous defects on a 1996 dodge stratus (vin#[xxx]). *mr the a/c leaked, electrical circuits malfunctioned, transmission problems, premature brake wear, head gasket problems, and poor driveability. There was steering oscillation when driven…”
filed Jan 2, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Stratus | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 Stratus | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Stratus | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 Stratus | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 Stratus | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 Stratus | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 Stratus | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 Stratus | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 Stratus | 16 | 5% |
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.