10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,875 miles

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1995 Dodge Stratus suspension problems

suspension problem

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1995 Dodge Stratus Owner Comments

problem #8

Aug 132005

Stratus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While the consumer was driving heard a knocking noise. She took vehicle to a mechanic, they told her that the lower ball joint was broken. No repairs were done made as of yet. The vehicle is not safe to drive.

- Lavergne, TN, USA

problem #7

Aug 102005

Stratus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 31,000 miles
Numerous failures-since I bought this "95 Dodge Stratus with only 30,000 miles. 1) engine making a knocking noise-I took car to the Dodge dealership-buchanan & young in burnsville, nc and had a new head gasket put on. 2) I replaced the battery because the car wouldn't start. I also replaced the battery cables, so the car would start, but this did not solve the problem. I replaced the starter to try to get the car to start. I still often have to get out and peck on the starter with a screwdriver to get it to start---even after I had a new starter put on. Date: 8-10-05 3) wheel broke off/car not drivable-parts to fix problem & mechanic's bill 4) had to replace flywheel 5) had to replace steering components I have spent approximately $2,000 to get this car with very low miles on it to start.

- Spruce Pine, NC, USA

problem #6

Dec 142000

Stratus

  • miles
Front left lower ball joint started making noise, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer request repair under recall 97V-201, the dealer refused no-cost repair stating that the ball joint passed all their test so they did not have to replace it under recall, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #5

Feb 082000

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Left front lower ball joint was replaced under the recall once. Problem reoccurred. Dealer has been contacted, and verified this problem as the same thing.

- Olney, MD, USA

problem #4

Nov 241998

Stratus

  • miles
The lower ball joint / lower control arm / the shaft and the front wheel drive failed, prior to recall notice (97V201000).

- Browns Mil, NJ, USA

problem #3

Dec 291996

Stratus

  • miles
Lower control arm ball joints recalled, service denied twice because part not ordered/ in stock.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #2

Jan 021998

Stratus

  • miles
Recall work denied due to no problems being found with the lower ball joint, however a few days later ball joint collapsed causing damage.

- Avon Lake, OH, USA

problem #1

Apr 191997

Stratus

  • miles
While driving, lower ball joint broke, dropped down, damaged wheel/lower control arm and ball joint, caused fire in left front brake caliper; according to dealer, all parts need replacing, including brake pads. Vehicle available for inspection.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

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