1997 Dodge Stratus Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Dodge Stratus, 1% of the 349 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“'head gasket' - we bought a new 1997 Dodge Stratus in march of 1997. At 20,718 miles the head gasket failed badly. It took several weeks to get it fixed (under warranty) while the part was redesigned. The head gasket was fine until 72,000 miles - at that point it failed again. I do not feel I should have to pay for an obvious design defect. I know the problem is widespread and the part has been redesigned several times. 'headrests' - on our 1997 Dodge Stratus the adjustable headrests have broken - the padded headrest breaks free from the metal posts holding it to the chair. …”
NHTSA complaint #737787, filed 2000-12“The moving steering shaft between the steering wheel and floor of the passenger compartment is exposed. A clamp on the steering shaft caught the floor mat and made it almost impossible to steer the car. I talked to the dealer and was told all Stratus are made this way. The steering shaft needs a shield. If chrysler doesn't fix this, I may sell the car. I have had numerous other problems, including timing belts/iginition key/ head rests/body, electric mirrors,etc.. This may be the last straw. I am a mechanical engineer with 20 years experience and I have worked on cars since grade school. …”
NHTSA complaint #703376, filed 1999-02“Driver's side seat is broken. Part of the seat where consumer's hip goes up a metal piece sticks out. Consumer feels frame may break completely, and family may be injured. Left front seat has been broken for almost two years. Left door hinge broke too. Front brake calipers and rotors failed.”
NHTSA complaint #868231, filed 2000-08“Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which air bags did not deploy, and rear seat released from the seat tracks. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #872457, filed 2000-10Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
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 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Stratus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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