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Expensive Dodge Stratus repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (9%)

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Dodge Stratus repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (80%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

69929 mi US $181	Check engine light on. Cat replaced. Exhaust leak, cat not bolted on properly. Purge solenoid failure. Replaced. Check engine light back on. Catalyst failure. This car has 2 catalytic converters. Wrong cat replaced previously. Part on order.
98882 mi US $1729	Right front wheel bearing. Left inner tie rod. Left rear upper ball joint. Strut mounts. One new tire. Rotors and pads all the way around. Some of this may be considered maintenance, but all needed to be done.
115442 mi US $194	Cruise inoperative. Traced to bad ground under brake master cylinder and Stop Light Switch
116864 mi US $142	Horn not working properly. Again, from me driving though water. Repair would have been less expensive, but I wanted an OE horn. Emergency brake adjusted since it wasn't holding
134467 mi US $611	Parking brake wasn't holding. Repair required new rotor, hardware and shoes. Right front hub bearing replaced.
137059 mi US $102	Heater/cooling fan only worked on high speed. Replaced blower motor resistor.
178545 mi US $1008	Vibration in back of car. Tires worn due to bad suspension. Ball Joints, Strut Plates, Struts, Lateral Links, some parts covered under warranty from repair in October 2009
179421 mi US $271	Car produced intermittent heat. Coolant Air Bleeder leaking anti-freeze. Part replaced and car refilled with anti-freeze.
180787 mi US $733	Cable repair did not fix problem. Clutch needed replacement.
184093 mi US $106	CEL was on. Gas cap replaced. Price here includes oil change.
190495 mi US $415	Coolant Reservoir Tank was cracked and leaking. Shop replaced that and power steering belt which was cracked. Coolant Reservoir Tank was cracked and leaking. Shop replaced that and power steering belt which was cracked.
205000 mi US $1674	water pump leaking-replaced timing chain and all guides and tensioners, power steering belt, spark plugs, leaking valve cover gasket.
208129 mi US $512	The oil light would flicker at idle occasionally. Shop was unable to duplicate, but replaced the oil pressure switch. Problem seems to have been resolved. Reverse lights not working, traced to wiring. Not fixed. Car was ready same day. The battery was low resulting in no start condition. Alternator was overcharging battery. Battery and alternator replaced. Reverse lights not working, traced to wiring. Not fixed. Car was ready same day. The oil light would flicker at idle occasionally. Shop was unable to duplicate, but replaced the oil pressure switch. Problem seems to have been resolved. The battery was low resulting in no start condition. Alternator was overcharging battery. Battery and alternator replaced.

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50000 mi

US $1000

Had a knocking noise coming from the drivers front side, sounded like it was right in front of the driver, could feel it in the steering wheel. Would get louder the longer you drove it. After 7 months, 3 garages, 10 mechanics, and well over $1,000, the

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51000 mi US $450	A/C compressor failed
53000 mi US $240	Replace noisy ac/heater fan motor Low speed fan setting would not work.
55300 mi US $450	Electric fuel pump was making noise and car was not starting as quick as usual. Engine would crank for about 5 seconds instead of starting as soon as it cranks.
57000 mi US $280	Power window control panel in the driver's door broke loose and dropped part way in to the door. They repaired by epoxying the mount. If that does not work I will have to replace the whole panel Rear seat power window regulator failed and was replaced by repair shop. Drivers side power seat would not move up or down. Shop said the complete seat track must be replaced. New part is $1200.00 so trying to find a used track. Waiting for part to be found.
61500 mi US $3100	Replaced A/C compressor and expansion valve Replaced drivers seat track due to failure of power seat motor and gear Repair power door locks. Failure to lock. Replaced starter Vacuum leak causing engine speed variation.