1997 Dodge Stratus steering problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Dodge Stratus — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
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”
filed Oct 4, 2020
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge stratus. The power steering high pressure hose was leaking into the engine. The 2.4 liter engine had a leak directly above the exhaust system. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was called and informed him that there were no recalls or…”
filed Nov 16, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 9 | 12% |
| 2005 Stratus | 13 | 21% |
| 2004 Stratus | 13 | 9% |
| 2003 Stratus | 7 | 9% |
| 2002 Stratus | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 Stratus | 26 | 14% |
| 2000 Stratus | 66 | 31% |
| 1999 Stratus | 49 | 20% |
| 1998 Stratus | 19 | 7% |
| 1996 Stratus | 42 | 8% |
| 1995 Stratus | 23 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.