1997 Dodge Stratus Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 349 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Dodge Stratus overview page.
What owners report
“HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL. WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAS BEEN ALLOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS PART. CHRYSLER GAVE ME THE RUN AROUND ON THE PHONE…”NHTSA complaint 720551 — filed 03/24/2000
“CONSUMER NOTICED AN OIL LEAK. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. IF HEAD GASKET WERE TO FAIL COMPLETELY…”NHTSA complaint 859025 — filed 03/22/2000
“HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 30,000 MILES STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT GOING OUT OF WARRANTY SOON AND NOTICED PEOPLE WITH SIMULAR PROBLEMS AND WOULD LIKE TO…”NHTSA complaint 720393 — filed 03/20/2000
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Dodge Stratus have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the most-reported problem area on the 1997 Dodge Stratus: 117 of 349 complaints on file (33.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Dodge Stratus have in total?
349 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 28 involved a crash, 32 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
