What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (1995–2000) Stratus?

Stratus owners have made 190 complaints about the 1995–2000 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 25th out of 54 Dodge generations in overall reliability, with some engine and hvac concerns.

Compare With Other Stratus Generations

Common 1995-2000 Dodge Stratus Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation Stratus owners have to deal with.

  1. Cracked Dashboards

    Is your Dodge dashboard falling apart and breaking into pieces? Have you been watching the cracks grow bigger and bigger with each passing month? Do you feel helpless as your dashboard caves in on itself? Trust me, you're not alone.

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  2. What Are We Missing?

    We know there's more problems than this. Let us know which one you'd like to see us cover next.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (1995–2000) Stratus Key Numbers

  1. 6 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 190 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 25th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 54 eligible generations.