Overview & Reviews

The instrument panel gauges are now white-faced, wheels are better looking, and some work has been done to reduce the interior noise levels.

• Huge interior. Great handling. Excellent value.

• Rear visibility.

User Reviews:

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  OK for a starter - 1999 Dodge Stratus
  By speechie - October 3 - 9:07 pm

  I bought this car for graduate school and it had already been in the shop to replace the head gasket. Since that time, Ive replaced the brakes, O2 sensor, CV axles, among other things. I guess Dodge either makes a reliable vehicle or a lemon. It now has 92000 miles and Im trading it in for something else. Im not in love with this car and Im looking forward to something else, especially with better gas mileage.

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  My Stratus experience - 1999 Dodge Stratus
  By DG64 - February 7 - 3:53 pm

  I purchased this vehicle in 1999, it has been a very car. We have taken it on several long distance trips. It is very comfortable for long distances and we averaged 360 miles per tank on our trips. My only complaints are that 2 days after purchase, it had to be returned to the dealer for replacement of the computer control panel that controls all dashboard features, and they had it for 58 days. The other problem was that we had to replace the fuel pump last spring. When we removed the old one, we found that the wires going into it were scorched- I researched this and found that it is a fairly common problem although no recalls have been issued for it.

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  1999 Dodge Stratus-150HP DOHC - 1999 Dodge Stratus
  By Mike- IL - January 7 - 12:01 am

  Overall not a bad car. Lets face it, the car is not a Mercedes but nice nonetheless. Power is adequate, cabin noise is average creature comforts are a little sparse but one can get by. I have 96,000 miles on mine and plan to get something else only because I am ready for a change..cant kill this thing..( I have not tried, and I have maintained it very well) Besides routine maintenance I have had only 1 problem and that was my drivers side window motor needed to be replaced at about 60K. I replaced my timing belt by choice at 90K and the waterpump as well.. I saw the belt the mechanic pulled..did not look too bad..could have let that go but wanted to make it through the cold Chicago winter.

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  LOVE this car! - 1999 Dodge Stratus
  By Heather - December 6 - 2:00 pm

  I have had this car since Apr. 2000 and have not had a single problem. I have 100,300 miles on it now, and my job requires me to travel extensively across the country and so do road trips with friends...with not a problem to speak of. I will be buying another Stratus after I have to give this one up.

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  my stratus - 1999 Dodge Stratus
  By KateK - April 8 - 2:00 am

  I havent had one problem with my 99 stratus in four years!

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  Good 4 the money - 1999 Dodge Stratus
  By MikeI - August 13 - 2:00 am

  its my first car and of course I will always love it, but it had its flaws: replaced brake tubes that go into calipers, replaced transmission sensor and recently replaced brake disks and calipers. Other than that, I like everything, especially when I paid 15300 for it brand new! Its also very solid car! For this price I recommend it anytime.

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  Not Best Quality, But Best Value - 1999 Dodge Stratus
  By Kingglim - August 1 - 2:00 am

  -Superior bang for the buck -Low used prices (sorry for the first owners), even cheaper than 1 year- older, baseline Civic and Corolla -Youthful and energetic exterior & interior -Lot of room, more than I paid for. -Plenty of features -Very harsh suspension unpaved roads and road cracks. -Front end began rattling over unpaved roads and road cracks in 2001. -Wind noise and road noise are loud -Soft brake and it wears out fast -Poor rust-proofing, hood rusted out in 2002, but replaced by dealer free. -During slowdown, downshift from 4th to 3rd at 30 mph by the auto tranny produces strong jerk. Engine RPM is too low for the downshift.

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  Good Car Overall - 1999 Dodge Stratus
  By Dodgefam - May 4 - 2:00 am

  We have had our Stratus for about 4 years. I has been a great car with lots of room. However, the passenger side window control does not work. It must be rolled up by the driver and the left rear window control on the drivers console does not allow the window to role up the window. The window must be rolled up from the back control. The truck release seems to stick. On the most part I am very pleased with our car--Lots of pep and a very smooth ride.

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  Enjoyable Drive - 1999 Dodge Stratus
  By NY Trini - March 4 - 2:00 am

  So far I am pleased with the car. Having some problems with high gas consumption (12 m/g city) but otherwise everything works fine. One of the most atractive vehicle on the road. Reviewed a lot of other vehicles before purchase but none had the looks.

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  Overall, pretty well done... - 1999 Dodge Stratus
  By Fred George - January 14 - 2:00 am

  I have been pretty satisfied with my Stratus thus far. The only major pitfall-I had to replace the head gasket 18 months into ownership ($900). However, the dealership I bought it from helped pay for labor, since the vehicle was much too young for this major of a problem. I like the power I get when I take off, a real neck-snapper!