Overview & Reviews

Subtle styling revisions are the most obvious change to the Stratus for 1997. Sound systems have been improved, rear seat heat ducts benefit from improved flow, and the optional 2.4-liter engine runs quieter. New colors and a revised console round out changes.

• Huge interior, great handling, excellent value, good looks

• Rear visibility, no manual transmission with V-6 engine

User Reviews:

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  Got my moneys worth - 1997 Dodge Stratus
  By Steve Pavkov - August 16 - 2:59 pm

  For the low price of just over $13k, I feel the car performed well over the years. There were numerous "little" problems with it, such as electronic issues. I also had a fuel injection problem with it costing me $1K. When the car reached seven years, interior stuff like seats and plastics started to fall apart.

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  Gas mileage champ - 1997 Dodge Stratus
  By CEB - April 18 - 2:31 pm

  I purchased this car with 150K on it. Had to do some minor repairs to it. I have the 2.5v-6 in it. I cant believe the mileage I"m getting 31-32MPG for the power & acceleration it has. Only major repair was a $300 fuel pump. Has been real reliable. Comfortable & sporty looking. Will get another one when this one dies. Has a 190K now and still going strong!

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  Disappointed - 1997 Dodge Stratus
  By Thomas Palmer - April 3 - 2:39 pm

  A/C drive shaft broke at 60,000 miles. $758 repair. Timing gears, bellt and tensioner broke at 79,321. Head gasket blown at 79,321 miles. Transmission kaput at 79,321 miles. Cranshaft oil seals leaaking at 60,000 miles. Est $4200 to repair. Will junk this car because Blue Book is only $1200. Very, very disappointed with the drivetrain of this lemon.

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  Favorite Car - 1997 Dodge Stratus
  By MBV - January 12 - 1:19 pm

  I have never ben more satisfied with any other car. Never had to take the car to the shop for any reason other then a tune up or to fix something I did to it. Has 132k miles on it and hopefully will last another 100K. Ideal car for small people though. Could use more leg/head room for driver. Very comfortable on long trips too.

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  Great car for singles and couples - 1997 Dodge Stratus
  By Ady - July 11 - 2:00 am

  My experience with my beautiful white dodge stratus has been great!

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  great car - 1997 Dodge Stratus
  By xasan - April 18 - 2:00 am

  I believe dodge stratus is one of the most valualbe american cars. its nice and comfortable car, i love it

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  My airport car - 1997 Dodge Stratus
  By canad - February 25 - 2:00 am

  I have had mine for about a year. It needed brakes when I bought it, and the A/C was not working after the second week (a dealership issue not a car issue.) Its peppy, handles well in all conditions including rain and snow (autostick.)

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  Biggest Mistake - 1997 Dodge Stratus
  By Ameena - January 1 - 2:00 am

  After buying this vehicle I had problems almost immediately. Hoses, alternators, ect. finally leading up to the damn thing catching on fire over an hour after being parked. My biggest mistake was not carrying full coverage on this piece of junk! Come to find out from a co-worker she had the same thing happen to her Stratus as well. Beware!

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  Pleasantly Pleased - 1997 Dodge Stratus
  By Nik @ Nights - November 4 - 2:00 am

  We bought this car as a demo, with 12000 miles on it. We didnt have any problems with it until we hit 80,000, (of course the month before our last car payment!) we had a $1500 bill for the head gasket..which seems to be a common problem. We now have a problem with a vaccum seal leak. Hopefully that will not cost an arm & a leg. Overall it has been a good little car.

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  AVOID DODGE AT ALL COSTS - 1997 Dodge Stratus
  By ddave - September 22 - 2:00 am

  Have owned two Stratus, a 96 and a 97. Both have been complete lemons. The 97 which unfortunately I still own and have owned since new has been a nightmare. The problems are extensive. With only 50,000 miles on the car I have had 3 master cylinders, new head gasket, blown motor, new motor installed. New motor blew valve cover gasket and cam shaft seal. Brakes go to floor. Electrical problems, ecm replaced, bcm needs replaced, O2 sensor failed prematurely. I WILL NEVER EVER AGAIN BY FROM CHRYSLER.