1997 Dodge Stratus fuel system problems

11 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
2
Storage: tank assembly
2
Delivery: fuel pump
2
Storage: fuel gauge system
1
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Carburetor system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Stratus fuel system problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Dodge Stratus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 168,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge stratus. The contact stated that the fuel filler hose was loose and would not keep fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 168,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2009 · Fuel system · 137 miles · PA

Loss of power and stalling. While on hills it has no power on me shuts off on me every week. Said that I had to pay for fixing that dodge dealer isn't responsible for charges.

Filed Sep 24, 2001 · Fuel system · FL

After fueling vehicle, consumer smelled fuel inside of vehicle. Parked vehicle, and saw fuel gushing out from underneath. Had vehicle towed to dealer , fuel filter had exploded, leaking fuel onto exhaust system.*ak

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Fuel system · OH

While traveling 35mph vehicle stalled out. Was not able to restart. Vehicle towed to garage. Was restarted at garage and test driven. Nothing happened. However, much later problem reappeared. Took vehicle to independent mechanic, and fuel pump assembly and fuel filter was replaced.*ak

Filed Mar 30, 2001 · Fuel system · OH

There is a crack in intake manifold. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Fuel system · NY

While inserting fueling nozzle into tank fill - plastic housing around tank fill just inside fill door collapsed into body of vehicle with nozzle and drivers hand while refueling vehicle.

Filed Jan 1, 2001 · Fuel system · PA

Dealership found a leak during my inspection. Need to make an appointment for repairs. Decided to research this problem since my father-in-law had the same problem with his stratus. I found many problems listed by others, which LED to this report being filed. Something needs to be done since this seems to be a defect on these vehecles.

Filed Jun 9, 1999 · Fuel system · IA

When air gets into the gas tank it sets the engine check light on/off due to the cap being loose. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Fuel system · CA

Fuel pump failed.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Fuel system, Transmission · CA · fire

Fuel gauge failed. Yh

Questions about the 1997 Dodge Stratus fuel system

Does the 1997 Dodge Stratus have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Dodge Stratus, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Stratus fuel system problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Stratus fuel system?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Stratus have the most fuel system problems?

The Dodge Stratus model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2000 (24 complaints), 1996 (16 complaints) and 1995 (12 complaints).