1996 Dodge Stratus suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 37 complaints for the 1996 Dodge Stratus, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 5% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
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 parts are all in tact, only the lower control arm is cracked which caused the wheel to turn completely to the right.
Dt: the consumer complained about front lower control arm failure on 1996 dodge stratus. The front wheels locked up. The consumer took the car to the mechanic and the mechanic referred the consumer to the dealership. The dealership said that the car was repaired. The consumer stated that the car made noises when the brake were applied, and in reverse it popped. The consumer was taking the car back to mechanic for diagnosis. The consumer has not been in contact with chrysler as of now.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Stratus
- Engine 357 complaints
- Brakes 79 complaints
- Transmission 56 complaints
- Steering 48 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Exhaust system 19 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints