Table 1 shows eight common suspension related problems of the 1996 Dodge Stratus. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension lower control arm (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (five problems).
While driving forward at about 25-30 mph, the steering locked to the right, right side fell down and pulled car severely to the right. There was no steering, no control. Air bags deployed, pulled car up a curb into a fire hydrant then another 25 feet into a pole. Car is a total loss. Read details...
Backing out of my driveway when I put the car in gear the front left tie-rod end broke. The car is serviced & maintained through Dodge. It only had 43,875 miles on it. No grease fittings on these tie-rod ends, so they cannot be serviced. Read details...
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the front drivers side tire separated from the vehicle, struck the curve and traveled into traffic. The police were contacted and a report was filed. Read details...