1997 Dodge Stratus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 5%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,291miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Dodge Stratus, 5% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,291 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall 97v201000 concerning left control arm. Consumer heard a clicking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Took vehicle to the dealer. However, the dealer did not want to do the repairs at their expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10094000, filed 2004-09, 66,622 miles“The dealership is providing incorrect information about the recall for the lower control arm 97 v 201 000. The dealership is indicating that if they repair the control arm as stated in the recall, it will cause damage to the sway bar. There also some discrepancy about whether or not the VIN is part within the remedy scope. The vehicle's ball joints were replaced at the consumer's expense. The consumer request reimbursement.”
NHTSA complaint #10039832, filed 2003-11, 123,960 miles“Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with noise coming from the front area of the vehicle; whenever consumer makes a turn or rolls over a bump, the vehicle would make a grinding sound. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop on four occasions. Vehicle has been inspected /repaired, but problem still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #831645, filed 1998-12“Vehicle is making loud humming or rotational noise in the front of the car when driving down the road. The noise gets louder the faster the car is going and it also gets very loud and changes tone when you are going around a curve.”
NHTSA complaint #710034, filed 1999-08“When coming to a stop vehicle vibrates. Vibration get worse when the air conditioner is being used. Vehicle has been serviced for this problem 6 times. The problem still exists. Please provide any further informaiton.”
NHTSA complaint #849814, filed 1999-10Related recalls
- 97V201000Nov 13, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.Covers: Dodge Stratus 1995–1997, Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1997, Sebring 1995–1997 +1 more
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 23 | 31% |
| 2005 | 18 | 29% |
| 2004 | 38 | 26% |
| 2003 | 15 | 20% |
| 2002 | 31 | 21% |
| 2001 | 41 | 22% |
| 2000 | 12 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 32 | 6% |
| 1995 | 24 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Stratus
158 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsFuel system
11 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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