Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 2000 Dodge Stratus. The number one most common problem is related to the hood hinge (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the body (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hood Hinge problems | |
| Body problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Hood problems |
Where the hood fastened there was a lever in the outer skin of the hood where it was not molded properly. They did not have enough metal to mold it properly. The paint rusted through where it could cause the latch to come undone and the hood file up. Read details...
Drove car approximately 10 miles to store. Was in parking lot, pulling into a parking space, noticed smoke from under hood. Woman in lot stopped and told me my car was on fire. Backed out of parking spot to center of aisle. Car fully engulfed in flames within minutes. Read details...
Driver's door jammed when it is opened, would open approx. 1 inch. Door panel was coming loose. Plastic clips holding panel were coming off. Panel would shift, and cause jamming problem. Would need to kick from inside to open door. Read details...