This comprehensive Dodge Stratus Service and Repair Manual covers every detail of your vehicle, providing you with the necessary information to repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish, or restore your car. It encompasses all models and engines produced from 1995-2000. The manual features detailed illustrations, diagrams, wiring schematics, and specifications, accompanying each step-by-step instruction. All diagnostic and repair procedures are included, ensuring a thorough understanding of your Stratus. The manual encompasses a vast array of topics, including engine overhaul and rebuilding, brakes, sunroof, timing belt replacement, trouble codes, wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and diagnostics, computer diagnostic trouble tree charts, engine performance, front end and alignment procedures and specifications, suspension, transmission removal and installation, air conditioning service and capacities, transmission in car servicing, computer diagnostic codes, firing orders, detailed specifications for every model covered, factory maintenance schedules and charts, serpentine belt routings with diagrams, timing belt service procedures, brake servicing procedures, driving concerns, complete torque specifications, U-joint and CV-joint service procedures, repair procedures, complete wiring diagrams, hundreds of illustrations, and vacuum diagrams.

The Dodge Stratus, a mid-size sedan produced by the Chrysler Corporation from 1995 to 2006, played a pivotal role in the company's revival during the 1990s. Targeting the popular but competitive family car market, the Stratus aimed to strike a balance between affordability, comfort, and practicality. Its sleek, contemporary design, inspired by the Chrysler Concorde and LHS, offered a welcome departure from the somewhat conservative styling of its predecessors. Underneath, the Stratus rode on a platform shared with the Chrysler Cirrus and Plymouth Breeze, featuring a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. This setup provided a comfortable ride, while still delivering decent handling for its time. Engine options spanned a range of four-cylinder and V6 choices, providing a good balance of performance and fuel efficiency. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine was the base option, followed by a more powerful 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a 2.5-liter V6. Later models saw the addition of a more powerful 2.7-liter V6. The Stratus offered a range of trims, from the more basic SE and ES to the sportier R/T. The latter featured a tuned suspension, larger wheels, and a more aggressive exterior design, offering drivers a more engaging experience. Despite its strong start, the Stratus faced stiff competition from newer and more refined models from its rivals. However, it remained a popular choice for those seeking a value-oriented sedan with a comfortable ride and functional cabin.