Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall 97v201000 concerning left control arm. Consumer heard a clicking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Took vehicle to the dealer. However, the dealer did not want to do the repairs at their expense.
1997 Dodge Stratus suspension problems
19 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: control arm: lower ball joint5
- Front: control arm: lower arm3
- Front: control arm3
- Front2
- Front: control arm: upper ball joint1
At what mileage
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Dodge Stratus suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Dodge Stratus suspension
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
- Risk
- Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.
Recall number 97V201000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Lower control arm ball joint failure
By letter dated november 6, 1997, the manufacturer advised this agency of its decision to initiate a safety recall campaign of the subject vehicles to correct the defect identified in this ea.the recall will also cover 1996 and 1997 chrysler cirrus/dodge stratus vehicles, as well as 1995 through 1997 chrysler sebring convertible and plymouth breeze vehicles equipped with identical lower control arm ball joints.an estimated total of 599,00vehicles are affected by this recall.the manufacturer's investigation disclosed that process variability, together with the ball joint housing cover crimping operation, can result in an ineffective seal that permits a loss of lubrication and accelerted wear of the ball joint assembly.this condition can lead to failure and separtion of the lower control arm ball joint.the recall is identified as the federal safety agency 97v‑201 and a copy of chrysler's letter to the federal safety agency is attached hereto.
EA97016
What 1997 Dodge Stratus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When turning the tires make a noise due to premature wear of the upper ball joints.
The dealership is providing incorrect information about the recall for the lower control arm 97 v 201 000. The dealership is indicating that if they repair the control arm as stated in the recall, it will cause damage to the sway bar. There also some discrepancy about whether or not the VIN is part within the remedy scope. *ph the vehicle's ball joints were replaced at the consumer's expense. The consumer request reimbursement.
After the recall regarding the lower ball joint was repaired, it then failed. Recall # 97 v 201 000.
The lower control arms and ball joints were replaced due to corrosion, however upon leaving dealership, consumer was informed by a service manager that part was under recall(#750) the service manage advised consumer to request reimbursement from chrysler, consumer contacted chrysler and was informed that the part was know to be defective and to send in all documentation, consumer then received a letter stating that he had not met the required conditions of the recall, consumer states he complied the with control arms inspection per recall on dec 15, 1998 but at that time there was no immediate problem.
Both the right and left side lower control arm and ball joint assemblies had to be replaced. This problem was addressed by recall #750. The repair work was performed at the dealer and paid for before consumer was advised of the recall. I have attempted to obtain reimbursement for the $633.00 cost and the $49.95 plus 8% sales tax with no luck. Request was denied for the reason that "although the recalled parts failed they didn't fail for the recall reason." consumer was also not given the old parts for an independent inspection. *ak daimler chrysler denied reimbursement stating that this case fell into general maintenance.
Head gasket blew at 60,000 miles. Ball joint replaced./ rear oil seal replaced.
The head gasket failed twice resulting in engine and transmission pump failure. Nlm
Loud noise coming from right side under hood, consumer afraid to drive vehicle.
Replaced once due to recall. Making same noise when original failure occurred. Worried failure will occur again due to noise.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Stratus suspension
Does the 1997 Dodge Stratus have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Dodge Stratus, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Stratus suspension problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Stratus suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V201000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Stratus have bad suspension?
The Dodge Stratus model years with the most suspension complaints are 2001 (41 complaints), 2004 (38 complaints) and 1996 (32 complaints).
Other 1997 Dodge Stratus problems
Engine 158Brakes 44Transmission 36Electrical 31Airbags 24Steering 21Acceleration 18Fuel system 11Body 9Lights 7Seat belts 6Seats 5Visibility 4Tires 2Wheels 2Driver assistance 1Locks 1
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