Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 1997 Dodge Stratus.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioner problems |
I noticed that my air conditioner was blowing warm air on July 4th which was a really hot day I contacted quick lube on the following Tuesday they informed me it was my compressor they said that it was way premature to lose a compressor at 47,000 miles and that I should contact my dealership which I did they proceeded to inform me that that was just the way the cookie crumbles and $ 800. 00 later I was a very disgrunteled vehicle owner I think it is ridiculous that we spend good money on a car and this is how we are repaid for good maintinence on our car . I will never buy another Dodge again !!!! s.
I have replaced more parts on this car than I should have had to on a much older car. This is a peice of junk and the dealership will not work with me even though they know that the a/c compressor was defective. There is a huge hole in the side of it and mechanics tell me that is because the steel was too thin in one place. They want about $800. 00 to fix it. This is crazy.
A/c evaporator emits odor/white flakes through ventilation system, causing headache, burning sensation, congestion. (qcaw).
The clutch on the air conditioner failed causing fire.