1997 Dodge Stratus for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.7 to 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.7 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 1997 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.
1997 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 | 10.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 205 g/km | 240 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.49 | $15.81 | $17.36 | $17.36 |
1997 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) | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $3,162 | $3,472 | $3,472 |
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 1997 Dodge Stratus
- NHTSA lists 4 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 349 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (177), service brakes (49) and power train (37). 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1997 Dodge Stratus
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1997 Dodge Stratus for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. This page sets out the 1997 Dodge Stratus for buyers, in plain words.
What to check on the Stratus
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Owners filed 349 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, service brakes and power train; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The figures, translated
The 2.0L 4-cylinder is what moves it, 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.
By the EPA's combined rating of 8.7 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 26 litres. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $40.47 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Size and space
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. With 453 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
Try the Stratus on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Stratus answers the big questions. A week with the Stratus answers more than any brochure.
Which one to look for
Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $134.90 at our price setting.
One more step
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 1997 Dodge Stratus from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Dodge Stratus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Dodge Stratus
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 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 1997 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 1997 Dodge Stratus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Dodge Stratus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2698.00.
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.