1996 Dodge Stratus body problems

13 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 2%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Body: trunk lid
4
Body: door
4
Frame and members: underbody shields
1
Body: hood: hinge and attachments
1
Body: hood
1
Body: door: hinge and attachments
1
Body
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Stratus body problems in other years

Related recalls

Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachmentsReported June 6, 1997 · 219,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.
Risk: If this condition occurs simultaneously without engaging the primary latch, the hood would not be restrained increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.

Recall number 97V095000 · Recall details

What 1996 Dodge Stratus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 11, 2000 · Body, Electrical · NC

1) transmission leak due to crack in case. Mechanic diagnosed as crack due to damaged differential carrier. Described as mounting pin broke or worked loose, allowing play in differential, banging against case. 2) faulty starter motor caused repeated failure of fuse. Fuse would blow immediately upon ignition attempt. 3) constant oil leak from rear of engine. Mechanic diagnosed as head gasket seal. 4) trunk lid often will not latch.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Body, Engine · AR

Head gasket failed. Yh

Filed Dec 1, 1999 · Body, Engine · FL

Right high beam head light continually required replacement, the failure unknown.

Filed Oct 22, 1999 · Body · NY

Water leakage on passenger side floor only when it rains was told there were no visible signs of anything wrong but the problem persists also an oil leakage only noticed after an oil change they say its a problem with an inferior gasket and that there was a recall for that problem in the past

Filed Jul 19, 1999 · Body, Brakes · TN

Steering column has been repaired five times and still exhibits noise problems. Mjs (attorney for consumer).

Filed Feb 9, 1999 · Body, Visibility · AR

Air conditioner failed on several occasions.

Filed Aug 27, 1998 · Acceleration, Body · IL

Dashboard assembly loose, first repair failed and was replaced again.

Filed Jul 1, 1998 · Body, Brakes · PA

Trunk lid came down on driver's head, causing a mild concussion. Also,replaced warped brake rotors/steering rack and power steering and egr valve. In addition, engine check light came on.

Filed Jul 1, 1998 · Body · MA

Door hinges bind up causing difficulty closing.

Filed May 8, 1997 · Body, Engine · VA

Rack and pinion replaced.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Stratus body

Does the 1996 Dodge Stratus have body problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the body of the 1996 Dodge Stratus, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Stratus body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Stratus body?

Yes, 1 recall: 97V095000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.