Representative photoTowing for a 1996 Dodge Stratus
Towing 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 towing
- 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.
Towing: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a tow on the 1996 Dodge Stratus we arrange a trusted shop. Tell us where the car is, where it should go, and whether the keys are with it.
Before the shop sees your Stratus
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. It runs the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
How we help
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. You approve the shop's quote before any work. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
Keep moving meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
What to ask
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Car care, briefly
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Let us know
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request towing
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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