1996 Dodge Stratus for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.0 to 11.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 7 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.0 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
We do not have a 1996 Dodge Stratus for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1996 Dodge Stratus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 212 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 269.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.95 | $16.59 | $17.36 | $17.83 |
1996 Dodge Stratus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,275 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,566 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1996 Dodge Stratus
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 554 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (360), service brakes (79) and power train (66). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V021000 | 2004-01-13 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. |
| 98V183000 | 1998-08-06 | power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED... |
| 97V201000 | 1997-11-13 | suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION. |
| 97V095000 | 1997-06-06 | structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM ITS RETENTION HOLE IF THE HOOD IS SLAMMED SHUT. |
| 96V075000 | 1996-05-03 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder | THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL. |
| 96V074000 | 1996-05-02 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION. |
| 96V006000 | 1996-01-11 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline | IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1996 Dodge Stratus?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1996 Dodge Stratus for sale by us right now. Buying the 1996 Dodge Stratus is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA has 554 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine and engine cooling, service brakes and power train. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Reading the spec sheet
The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Combined fuel use is 9.0 L/100 km: about 27 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $41.85 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The EPA lists 396 litres for luggage, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
When the Stratus makes sense
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Stratus first, and buy only if it fits your life. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.95 in fuel.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Within the 1996 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Your move
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1996 Dodge Stratus from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1996 Dodge Stratus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1996 Dodge Stratus
Does CarmaCars sell the 1996 Dodge Stratus?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1996 Dodge Stratus before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1996 Dodge Stratus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1996 Dodge Stratus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2790.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.