Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1996 Dodge Stratus
Car diagnostics for the 1996 Dodge Stratus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.0 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1996 Dodge Stratus for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
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.
Car diagnostics: how we help
For a diagnostic check on your 1996 Dodge Stratus, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Before the shop sees your Stratus
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive.
Who does what
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Stay on the road
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. The rental is priced like any other on our site. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Before the shop starts
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Between shop visits
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
Next step
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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