Table 1 shows 17 common power train related problems of the 1997 Dodge Stratus. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission slip out of gear (three problems).
Our transmission had at least 1500 dollars worth of damage from the factory. The local Dodge dealer 's service dept sees at least one per week. It doesn't seem right. Read details...
Have contacted Dodge/daimler-Chrysler several times about transmission on my 1997 Dodge Stratus going out. Hesitation on shifting into gear, slipping out of gear and back in on turns, trans leaks, slipping into gear suddenly and jerking the car, and so on. Read details...
Automatic transmission failed. From research on the internert, this seems to be a common problem with Chrysler transmissions. We received no help from Chrysler or the dealer. Read details...