1997 Dodge Stratus Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 349 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Dodge Stratus overview page.
What owners report
“HAD TWO MECHANICS LOOK AT THE ENGINE, AND BOTH SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THEN WE TOOK IT TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 718573 — filed 02/10/2000
“DEC/99 I NOW HAVE ANOTHER OIL LEAK. THE REPLACEMENT WORK HAS ALSO FAILED. THE FIRST REPAIR UNDER THE WARRANTY THE WAS $2578.65. IT HAS ONLY…”NHTSA complaint 716456 — filed 12/26/1999
“VEHICLE LEAKS OIL AND REQUIRES CONSTANT ATTENTION TO MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T DAMAGE ENGINE.”NHTSA complaint 713920 — filed 10/26/1999
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Dodge Stratus have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Dodge Stratus: 32 of 349 complaints on file (9.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Dodge Stratus have in total?
349 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 28 involved a crash, 32 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
