Model year guide

1997 Dodge Stratus

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Dodge Stratus is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

1997 Dodge Stratus at a glance

Combined21–27 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Dodge Stratus MPG & running costs

Combined21–27 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,000
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Dodge Stratus costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,000
Fuel only$15,000
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Dodge Stratus vehicles on record

1997 Dodge Stratus1B3EJ46X0VN723812 1997 Dodge Stratus1B3EJ56C1VN652607 1997 Dodge Stratus1B3EJ46X7VN532484

Other Dodge Stratus model years

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1997 Dodge Stratus — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Dodge Stratus get?

The 1997 Dodge Stratus has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.