1997 Dodge Stratus Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,068miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Dodge Stratus, 3% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,068 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Loss of power and stalling. While on hills it has no power on me shuts off on me every week. Said that I had to pay for fixing that Dodge dealer isn't responsible for charges.”
NHTSA complaint #10288854, filed 2009-10, 137 miles“Dealership found a leak during my inspection. Need to make an appointment for repairs. Decided to research this problem since my father-in-law had the same problem with his Stratus. I found many problems listed by others, which LED to this report being filed. Something needs to be done since this seems to be a defect on these vehecles.”
NHTSA complaint #738607, filed 2001-01“The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that the fuel filler hose was loose and would not keep fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 168,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10424243, filed 2011-09, 168,000 miles“While traveling 35mph vehicle stalled out. Was not able to restart. Vehicle towed to garage. Was restarted at garage and test driven. Nothing happened. However, much later problem reappeared. Took vehicle to independent mechanic, and fuel pump assembly and fuel filter was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #894615, filed 2001-08“After fueling vehicle, consumer smelled fuel inside of vehicle. Parked vehicle, and saw fuel gushing out from underneath. Had vehicle towed to dealer , fuel filter had exploded, leaking fuel onto exhaust system.”
NHTSA complaint #896692, filed 2001-09Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 7% |
| 2005 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 24 | 11% |
| 1999 | 11 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 16 | 3% |
| 1995 | 12 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Stratus
158 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Stratus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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