Car financing: 1998 Dodge Stratus
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.7 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.7 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1998 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1998 Dodge Stratus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 205 g/km | 251 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.49 | $16.59 | $18.29 |
1998 Dodge Stratus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 26 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 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$3,050 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $3,318 | $3,658 |
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 1998 Dodge Stratus
- NHTSA lists 3 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 272 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (123), service brakes (60) and power train (24). 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. |
| 99V244000 | 1999-09-15 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE TUBE CAN CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP AND WEAR A HOLE IN IT. |
| 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1998 Dodge Stratus?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1998 Dodge Stratus for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. The 1998 Dodge Stratus for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
What the specs mean
Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder; drive: 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.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 26 litres, from its 8.7 L/100 km rating. In money, 1,000 km costs about $134.90 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles.
What the Stratus is like
As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The EPA lists 453 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who rents the Stratus
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Rent it for a week first
Try the Stratus on your commute, then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Year and trim
Within the 1998 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. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
One more step
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
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 1998 Dodge Stratus from us first.
Ask us about the 1998 Dodge Stratus
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Dodge Stratus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Dodge Stratus
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 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 1998 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 1998 Dodge Stratus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1998 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.