Table 1 shows 18 common power train related problems of the 1996 Dodge Stratus. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission noise (three problems).
The small pin that holds the larger pin for the spider gear assembly failed allowing the larger pin to come out of the housing and put a hole into the side of the transmission housing. Read details...
Car made nocking noise when brought into the mechanic said that it was nothing. Spoke to the owner and he said he would not look at the engine or take it out in fear that it would be the transmission. Read details...
Consumer heard noise from front of vehicle when slowing down. Mechanic found transmission needed to be replaced. Consumer states differential pin broke, Chrysler agreed to pay 2/3 of cost. . Read details...