1997 Dodge Stratus transmission problems
28 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 1997 Dodge Stratus, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 6% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the transmission complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
On may 27,1998 I called the dealer to have my car looked at because I was having a major oil leak.when the dealer got it in for service they noticed it was a blown head-gasket and fixed the problem for me.on nov. 11,1998 at 38616 miles I now have a bad transmiision and I'm wondering if it is a defect,I have a family member who owns a 1996 dodge stratus and she was expriencing some problems with her transmission.the transmission will not go into 3rd. Or 4th. Gear, all I have is 2nd.
Automatic transmission would intermittently shift out of drive into neutral while driving 40 MPH or more. Consumer was concerned that the vehicle may be involved in a rear end collision because of this condition. Dealer was not notified.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Stratus
- Engine 171 complaints
- Brakes 49 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Air bags 24 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints