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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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No Data
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1997 DODGE STRATUS are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1997 DODGE STRATUS
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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115
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Average
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Collision Index
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96
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Average
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Theft Index
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96
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1997 DODGE STRATUS
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1997 DODGE STRATUS
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1997 DODGE STRATUS
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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2,315,768
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V021000
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Defective part or component:
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may become defeated and allow the shifter to be moved out 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. This may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning. Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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219,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V095000
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Defective part or component:
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STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut. If this condition occurs simultaneously without engaging the primary latch, the hood would not be restrained increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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599,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V201000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication. Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.
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This 1997 DODGE STRATUS safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
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than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1997 DODGE STRATUS
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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No data from source
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Corrosion coverage applies to outer panels. Inner panels are covered under corrosion for 3 years only. Roadside assistance free during basic coverage but requires $25 deductible that applies to out of gas/fuel delivery, flat tire, and lock out service. Wear items are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles. All vehicles sold or leased from 11/01/01 through 07/09/02 receive 7 years or 100,000 miles limited powertrain warranty, with a $100 deductible, that is not transferable unless transferred with CSC added care or maximum care for a $150 fee.
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This 1997 DODGE STRATUS warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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High style, low price.
By Michelle Krebs, NewCarTestDrive.com
In keeping with its image, the Dodge Division has made the Stratus a fun-to-drive car. With a variety of powertrain combinations, the Stratus provides a wide range of choice for buyers, from the base model to the sporty AutoStick V6 ES. At the same time, the Stratus is packed with creature features and has superior roominess and comfort to make the ride, as well as the drive, pleasant. And the Stratus is less expensive than many of its key competitors. Stir in best-in-class styling, and you've got a recipe that's hard to beat. |
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In the mid-size car game, the perennial challenge is to create a sedan capable of competing with the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Chrysler Corporation faced that very question and decided a variation on the mid-size theme was in order. The Dodge Stratus, along with its siblings, the Chrysler Cirrus and Plymouth Breeze, is something of a hybrid in terms of size and price. The three models cover the range from the value-oriented Breeze to the sporty, mid-priced Stratus to the more luxurious Cirrus. By straddling the size and price range, the Stratus actually takes on more competitors. Beyond the Accord and Camry, the Stratus faces off with the Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique, the Saturn sedan, Mazda 626, Nissan's Altima and Maxima and the new Chevrolet Malibu. That's a lot of competition, but even so, the Stratus has carved out a spot for itself in this crowded segment of the market with a package that focuses not only price and size but on ride, handling, comfort and performance, as well as eye-catching looks.
Read the complete
1997 Dodge Stratus review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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