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10E059000 Dec 27, 2010 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL...

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Oct 4, 2020 Steering Fire 90,000 mi

NOTICE A SMELL FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING OPEN THE HOOD FIRE PUT THE FIRE OUT NOTICE POWER HOSE HAD LEAK IN IT I FEEL DODGE SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS MALFUNCTION

Oct 4, 2020 Steering Fire 90,000 mi

NOTICE A SMELL FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING OPEN THE HOOD FIRE PUT THE FIRE OUT NOTICE POWER HOSE HAD LEAK IN IT I FEEL DODGE SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS MALFUNCTION

Aug 4, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TAKATA RECALL, HORN DON`T WORK, MILLAGE DON`T WORK ,GAS LIGHT COMES ON AND NEDDLE MOVES UP AND DOWN ALOT

Aug 4, 2018 Electrical System

TAKATA RECALL, HORN DON`T WORK, MILLAGE DON`T WORK ,GAS LIGHT COMES ON AND NEDDLE MOVES UP AND DOWN ALOT

Aug 4, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TAKATA RECALL, HORN DON`T WORK, MILLAGE DON`T WORK ,GAS LIGHT COMES ON AND NEDDLE MOVES UP AND DOWN ALOT

Aug 4, 2018 Electrical System

TAKATA RECALL, HORN DON`T WORK, MILLAGE DON`T WORK ,GAS LIGHT COMES ON AND NEDDLE MOVES UP AND DOWN ALOT

Aug 22, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

EITHER THE OIL LIGHT OR CRUISE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND CAR LOSES ALL POWER. I HAVE TO PULL OFF ROAD AND PUT CAR IN PARK TURN IT OFF AND SOMETIMES IT WILL JUST START RIGHT BACK AND SOMETIMES I HAVE TO WAIT FOR ABOUT 30 MINS FOR IT TO START BACK. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR SINCE MARCH OF 2013 AND IT HAS D...

Aug 22, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

EITHER THE OIL LIGHT OR CRUISE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND CAR LOSES ALL POWER. I HAVE TO PULL OFF ROAD AND PUT CAR IN PARK TURN IT OFF AND SOMETIMES IT WILL JUST START RIGHT BACK AND SOMETIMES I HAVE TO WAIT FOR ABOUT 30 MINS FOR IT TO START BACK. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR SINCE MARCH OF 2013 AND IT HAS D...

Dec 31, 2011 Tires 153,559 mi

TIRE HAD A BULGE AT THE BEAD LINE. HAD A SLOW LEAK AND WAS OUT OF BALANCE. I RETURNED THE TIRE TO FIRESTONE. THEY SHOWED ME THAT THE TIRE WAS MISSING RUBBER AT ALONG THE TIRE BEAD AND WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. *KB

Dec 31, 2011 Tires 153,559 mi

TIRE HAD A BULGE AT THE BEAD LINE. HAD A SLOW LEAK AND WAS OUT OF BALANCE. I RETURNED THE TIRE TO FIRESTONE. THEY SHOWED ME THAT THE TIRE WAS MISSING RUBBER AT ALONG THE TIRE BEAD AND WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. *KB

Sep 8, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE WAS LOOSE AND WOULD NOT KEEP FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPRO...

Sep 8, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE WAS LOOSE AND WOULD NOT KEEP FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPRO...

Nov 16, 2010 Steering 147,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. THE POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE 2.4 LITER ENGINE HAD A LEAK DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANT...

Nov 16, 2010 Steering 147,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. THE POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE 2.4 LITER ENGINE HAD A LEAK DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANT...

Jul 19, 2010 Electrical System Fire 171,000 mi

CAR WAS SITTING FRONT OF MY DAUGHTER'S HOUSE AND IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. CAR WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. *TR

Jul 19, 2010 Electrical System Fire 171,000 mi

CAR WAS SITTING FRONT OF MY DAUGHTER'S HOUSE AND IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. CAR WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. *TR

Oct 18, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 137 mi

LOSS OF POWER AND STALLING. WHILE ON HILLS IT HAS NO POWER ON ME SHUTS OFF ON ME EVERY WEEK. SAID THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR FIXING THAT DODGE DEALER ISN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR CHARGES. *TR

Oct 18, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 137 mi

LOSS OF POWER AND STALLING. WHILE ON HILLS IT HAS NO POWER ON ME SHUTS OFF ON ME EVERY WEEK. SAID THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR FIXING THAT DODGE DEALER ISN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR CHARGES. *TR

Jan 28, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DEACTIVATE. HE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL MECHANISM, BUT...

Jan 28, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DEACTIVATE. HE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL MECHANISM, BUT...

Aug 28, 2008 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT PROPERLY RETRACT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL. HE ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE THE PARTS AT VARIO...

Aug 28, 2008 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT PROPERLY RETRACT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL. HE ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE THE PARTS AT VARIO...

Jul 17, 2008 Structure

THE CLEAR COAT ON THE PAINT BEGAN COMING OFF. IT STARTED ON THE ROOF AND TRUNK LID AND HAS NOW BEGUN TO SPREAD TO OTHER PARTS OF CAR. *TR

Jul 17, 2008 Structure

THE CLEAR COAT ON THE PAINT BEGAN COMING OFF. IT STARTED ON THE ROOF AND TRUNK LID AND HAS NOW BEGUN TO SPREAD TO OTHER PARTS OF CAR. *TR

Jun 22, 2008 Steering 670,000 mi

POWER STEERING HOSES DEVELOPED HOLES THROUGH THE WHOLE HOSE MASSIVE FLUID LOSS NOW POWER STEERING PUMP HAS FROZE AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 67 THOUSAND MILES FOR 97 YEAR 95 % OF MILES HIGHWAY ALSO A/C COMPRESSOR AND A/C DASH SWITCH BOTH NON WORKING WITH FULLY CHARGED COMPRESSOR AND ALL RELAYS AND FUSES...

Jun 22, 2008 Electrical System 670,000 mi

POWER STEERING HOSES DEVELOPED HOLES THROUGH THE WHOLE HOSE MASSIVE FLUID LOSS NOW POWER STEERING PUMP HAS FROZE AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 67 THOUSAND MILES FOR 97 YEAR 95 % OF MILES HIGHWAY ALSO A/C COMPRESSOR AND A/C DASH SWITCH BOTH NON WORKING WITH FULLY CHARGED COMPRESSOR AND ALL RELAYS AND FUSES...

Jun 22, 2008 Steering 670,000 mi

POWER STEERING HOSES DEVELOPED HOLES THROUGH THE WHOLE HOSE MASSIVE FLUID LOSS NOW POWER STEERING PUMP HAS FROZE AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 67 THOUSAND MILES FOR 97 YEAR 95 % OF MILES HIGHWAY ALSO A/C COMPRESSOR AND A/C DASH SWITCH BOTH NON WORKING WITH FULLY CHARGED COMPRESSOR AND ALL RELAYS AND FUSES...

Jun 22, 2008 Electrical System 670,000 mi

POWER STEERING HOSES DEVELOPED HOLES THROUGH THE WHOLE HOSE MASSIVE FLUID LOSS NOW POWER STEERING PUMP HAS FROZE AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 67 THOUSAND MILES FOR 97 YEAR 95 % OF MILES HIGHWAY ALSO A/C COMPRESSOR AND A/C DASH SWITCH BOTH NON WORKING WITH FULLY CHARGED COMPRESSOR AND ALL RELAYS AND FUSES...

Nov 29, 2007 Air Bags Crash 81,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NORMAL. SHE NOTICED OIL LEAKING AFTER THE CRASH. THE REPAIR SHOP STAT...

Nov 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 81,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NORMAL. SHE NOTICED OIL LEAKING AFTER THE CRASH. THE REPAIR SHOP STAT...

Nov 29, 2007 Air Bags Crash 81,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NORMAL. SHE NOTICED OIL LEAKING AFTER THE CRASH. THE REPAIR SHOP STAT...

Nov 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 81,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NORMAL. SHE NOTICED OIL LEAKING AFTER THE CRASH. THE REPAIR SHOP STAT...

Aug 24, 2007 Electrical System Fire

I WAS GOING TO MY COUSINS GRADUATION AND HAD ASKED AN OFFICER ABOUT PARKING WHEN HE DIRECTED ME WHERE TO GO WHEN I TURNED I HEARD A POP AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT AND THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO A TOWING YARD, AND...

Aug 24, 2007 Electrical System Fire

I WAS GOING TO MY COUSINS GRADUATION AND HAD ASKED AN OFFICER ABOUT PARKING WHEN HE DIRECTED ME WHERE TO GO WHEN I TURNED I HEARD A POP AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT AND THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO A TOWING YARD, AND...

Aug 10, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN ACTIVATED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000. THE VIN APPEARED TO BE INVALID.

Aug 10, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN ACTIVATED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000. THE VIN APPEARED TO BE INVALID.

Feb 22, 2007 Steering Fire 120,000 mi

MY DODGE STRATUS HAD AM ENGINE FIRE ON 12-10-2006 AS I WALKED AWAY FROM THE CAR AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 20-25 MILES TO MY DESTINATION . A MAN RAN UP AND ASKED ME IF THAT WAS MY CAR THAT WAS ON FIRE AS I TOOK A LOOK I IMMEDIATEALY CALLED THE FIRE DEPT AND THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH OUT ANY ONE BRING HURT....

Feb 22, 2007 Steering Fire 120,000 mi

MY DODGE STRATUS HAD AM ENGINE FIRE ON 12-10-2006 AS I WALKED AWAY FROM THE CAR AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 20-25 MILES TO MY DESTINATION . A MAN RAN UP AND ASKED ME IF THAT WAS MY CAR THAT WAS ON FIRE AS I TOOK A LOOK I IMMEDIATEALY CALLED THE FIRE DEPT AND THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH OUT ANY ONE BRING HURT....

Nov 11, 2006 Power Train 58,000 mi

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. CAR HAS ONLY 66,000 MILES ON IT NOW AND I ...

Nov 11, 2006 Power Train 58,000 mi

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. CAR HAS ONLY 66,000 MILES ON IT NOW AND I ...

Sep 22, 2006 Power Train 80,000 mi

AUTO TRANSMISSION. 1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.5L WITH AUTO STICK. TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE AND FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT ABOVE SECOND GEAR, AND GEAR SLIPS. *NM

Sep 22, 2006 Power Train 80,000 mi

AUTO TRANSMISSION. 1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.5L WITH AUTO STICK. TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE AND FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT ABOVE SECOND GEAR, AND GEAR SLIPS. *NM

Aug 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL WIRE ACCORDING TO THE FIRE MARSHAL. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT BEING DRIVEN. THE FIRE WAS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE WAS NOTHING UNUSUAL ABOUT THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING BEFORE THE FIRE.

Aug 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL WIRE ACCORDING TO THE FIRE MARSHAL. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT BEING DRIVEN. THE FIRE WAS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE WAS NOTHING UNUSUAL ABOUT THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING BEFORE THE FIRE.

Mar 30, 2006 Structure 128,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING THE OIL THE HINGE FOR THE HOOD SEEMED LOOSE. THERE IS NHTSA RECALL # 97V095000 REGARDING THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.*AK

Mar 30, 2006 Structure 128,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING THE OIL THE HINGE FOR THE HOOD SEEMED LOOSE. THERE IS NHTSA RECALL # 97V095000 REGARDING THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.*AK

Jan 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLS. AFTER STALLING, THE VEHICLE RESTARTS FOLLOWING AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER AND MULTIPLE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, THE DE...

Jan 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLS. AFTER STALLING, THE VEHICLE RESTARTS FOLLOWING AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER AND MULTIPLE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, THE DE...

Dec 14, 2005 Air Bags 117,000 mi

WE HAD FREQUENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE CAR AND TOOK IT TO THE LIBERTY DEALERSHIP IN JOHNSTOWN, OH TO GET THEM FIXED UNTIL WE GOT TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN THE CARE WAS VALUED TO GUARANTEE THE FIX. THESE ITEMS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY. ONE DAY AFTER PULLING IN...

Dec 14, 2005 Electrical System 117,000 mi

WE HAD FREQUENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE CAR AND TOOK IT TO THE LIBERTY DEALERSHIP IN JOHNSTOWN, OH TO GET THEM FIXED UNTIL WE GOT TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN THE CARE WAS VALUED TO GUARANTEE THE FIX. THESE ITEMS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY. ONE DAY AFTER PULLING IN...

Dec 14, 2005 Air Bags 117,000 mi

WE HAD FREQUENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE CAR AND TOOK IT TO THE LIBERTY DEALERSHIP IN JOHNSTOWN, OH TO GET THEM FIXED UNTIL WE GOT TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN THE CARE WAS VALUED TO GUARANTEE THE FIX. THESE ITEMS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY. ONE DAY AFTER PULLING IN...

Dec 14, 2005 Electrical System 117,000 mi

WE HAD FREQUENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE CAR AND TOOK IT TO THE LIBERTY DEALERSHIP IN JOHNSTOWN, OH TO GET THEM FIXED UNTIL WE GOT TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN THE CARE WAS VALUED TO GUARANTEE THE FIX. THESE ITEMS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY. ONE DAY AFTER PULLING IN...

Aug 12, 2005 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

DT: CONTACT'S WIFE WENT INTO WALMART AND 15 MINUTES LATER 1997, DODGE, STRATUS CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD, POSSIBLY AROUND THE BATTERY BOX OR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THIS HAPPENED ON JUNE 5, 2005. THE ONLY PROBLEM THE CON...

Aug 12, 2005 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

DT: CONTACT'S WIFE WENT INTO WALMART AND 15 MINUTES LATER 1997, DODGE, STRATUS CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD, POSSIBLY AROUND THE BATTERY BOX OR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THIS HAPPENED ON JUNE 5, 2005. THE ONLY PROBLEM THE CON...

Jul 25, 2005 Electrical System 27,133 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE IS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. AT 27,000 THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED THE TIMING BELT AND PULLEYS. AT 39,000 THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. WHEN IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ...

Jul 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,133 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE IS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. AT 27,000 THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED THE TIMING BELT AND PULLEYS. AT 39,000 THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. WHEN IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ...

Jul 25, 2005 Electrical System 27,133 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE IS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. AT 27,000 THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED THE TIMING BELT AND PULLEYS. AT 39,000 THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. WHEN IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ...

Jul 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,133 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE IS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. AT 27,000 THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED THE TIMING BELT AND PULLEYS. AT 39,000 THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. WHEN IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ...

Jun 28, 2005 Power Train

DT: DODGE STRATUS 1997. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSAXLES FLOOR SHIFTER PARK INTERLOCK. CONSUMER SAID THAT IT BROKE, CAUSING THE AXLE TO MALFUNCTION. WHEN TURN THE CAR ON CONSUMER COULD SHIFT THE SHIFTER INTO GEAR WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON ON SHIFTER OR PRESSING THE ...

Jun 28, 2005 Power Train

DT: DODGE STRATUS 1997. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSAXLES FLOOR SHIFTER PARK INTERLOCK. CONSUMER SAID THAT IT BROKE, CAUSING THE AXLE TO MALFUNCTION. WHEN TURN THE CAR ON CONSUMER COULD SHIFT THE SHIFTER INTO GEAR WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON ON SHIFTER OR PRESSING THE ...

May 23, 2005 Electrical System

STEREO AND MIRROR QUIT WORKING HALF WAY THROUGH A TRIP TO ST. PAUL. CHANGED FUSE, SMOKE CAME POURING OUT OF THE TOP RIGHT OF THE DOOR PANEL. FUSE BLEW. TOOK DOOR APART. SWITCH TO ELECTRICAL SIDE VIEW MIRROR HAD SHORTED. MELTED DOWN INTO HARNESS. BIG FIRE HAZARD BECAUSE DOOR INSULATION IS RIGHT THERE...

May 23, 2005 Electrical System

STEREO AND MIRROR QUIT WORKING HALF WAY THROUGH A TRIP TO ST. PAUL. CHANGED FUSE, SMOKE CAME POURING OUT OF THE TOP RIGHT OF THE DOOR PANEL. FUSE BLEW. TOOK DOOR APART. SWITCH TO ELECTRICAL SIDE VIEW MIRROR HAD SHORTED. MELTED DOWN INTO HARNESS. BIG FIRE HAZARD BECAUSE DOOR INSULATION IS RIGHT THERE...

May 16, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. SHE SAYS THAT HER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD HER THAT THE FIRE STARTED BY A SHORT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE PANEL. SHE CONTACTED DODGE AND THEY SAID THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM AND IT WAS NOT ON R...

May 16, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. SHE SAYS THAT HER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD HER THAT THE FIRE STARTED BY A SHORT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE PANEL. SHE CONTACTED DODGE AND THEY SAID THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM AND IT WAS NOT ON R...

May 9, 2005 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE FIRE

May 9, 2005 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE FIRE

May 5, 2005 Power Train Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS USED TO TRAVEL FROM HOME TO A CINEMA; WAS PARKED, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER CINEMA SESSION ENDED THE DRIVER AND PASSANGERS WERE SURPRISED TO SEE THE FIRE DEPT TURNING OFF A FIRE THAT IGNITED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS; THE FIRE IGNITED UNDER THE MOTOR, TO THE DRIVE...

May 5, 2005 Power Train Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS USED TO TRAVEL FROM HOME TO A CINEMA; WAS PARKED, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER CINEMA SESSION ENDED THE DRIVER AND PASSANGERS WERE SURPRISED TO SEE THE FIRE DEPT TURNING OFF A FIRE THAT IGNITED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS; THE FIRE IGNITED UNDER THE MOTOR, TO THE DRIVE...

Mar 28, 2005 Power Train 44,400 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SHIFT OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH OR MORE. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE MAY BE INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 28, 2005 Power Train 44,400 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SHIFT OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH OR MORE. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE MAY BE INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION BECAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK

Dec 21, 2004 Steering Fire 142,000 mi

POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE RUPTURED. FLUID DRIPPED ON TO EXHAUST AND CAUSED A FIRE. *AK

Dec 21, 2004 Steering Fire 142,000 mi

POWER STEERING SUPPLY HOSE RUPTURED. FLUID DRIPPED ON TO EXHAUST AND CAUSED A FIRE. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Visibility 46,000 mi

WHILE HAVING THE HEATER CORE REPAIRED DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL INTO THE COOLING SYSTEM AND ONTO THE GROUND. THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS VEHICLE, AND THERE WERE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THIS ISSUE. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

WHILE HAVING THE HEATER CORE REPAIRED DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL INTO THE COOLING SYSTEM AND ONTO THE GROUND. THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS VEHICLE, AND THERE WERE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THIS ISSUE. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Visibility 46,000 mi

WHILE HAVING THE HEATER CORE REPAIRED DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL INTO THE COOLING SYSTEM AND ONTO THE GROUND. THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS VEHICLE, AND THERE WERE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THIS ISSUE. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

WHILE HAVING THE HEATER CORE REPAIRED DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL INTO THE COOLING SYSTEM AND ONTO THE GROUND. THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS VEHICLE, AND THERE WERE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THIS ISSUE. *AK

Nov 5, 2004 Power Train

RECEIVED RECALL TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *BF THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE ALREADY DONE. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT HE HAS NO IDEA WHEN THE REPAIRS WERE MADE BECAUSE HE HAS NO INVOICE....

Nov 5, 2004 Wheels Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE . THE FIRE WAS EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WHEEL WELL AREAS. *NM *SC

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE . THE FIRE WAS EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WHEEL WELL AREAS. *NM *SC

Nov 5, 2004 Power Train

RECEIVED RECALL TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *BF THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE ALREADY DONE. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT HE HAS NO IDEA WHEN THE REPAIRS WERE MADE BECAUSE HE HAS NO INVOICE....

Nov 5, 2004 Wheels Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE . THE FIRE WAS EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WHEEL WELL AREAS. *NM *SC

Nov 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE . THE FIRE WAS EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WHEEL WELL AREAS. *NM *SC

Oct 25, 2004 Electrical System Fire 122,000 mi

DROVE HOME FROM WORK. PARKED CAR IN PRIVATE LOT. APPROXAMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER. NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS NOTIFIED ME THAT THE CAR WAS SMOKING. UPON RESPONDING. I NOTICED THAT THE CAR HAD FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH ENGINE AND HOOD AREA. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT IT WA...

Oct 25, 2004 Electrical System Fire 122,000 mi

DROVE HOME FROM WORK. PARKED CAR IN PRIVATE LOT. APPROXAMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER. NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS NOTIFIED ME THAT THE CAR WAS SMOKING. UPON RESPONDING. I NOTICED THAT THE CAR HAD FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH ENGINE AND HOOD AREA. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT IT WA...

Oct 15, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE CONSUMER STATED A MECHANIC WORKED ON THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL LEAKED. *JB

Oct 15, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE CONSUMER STATED A MECHANIC WORKED ON THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL LEAKED. *JB

Sep 21, 2004 Suspension 66,622 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 97V201000 CONCERNING LEFT CONTROL ARM. CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE DEALER DID NOT WANT TO DO THE REPAIRS AT THEIR EXPENSE.*AK

Sep 21, 2004 Suspension 66,622 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 97V201000 CONCERNING LEFT CONTROL ARM. CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE DEALER DID NOT WANT TO DO THE REPAIRS AT THEIR EXPENSE.*AK

Sep 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FORE INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK

Sep 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FORE INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK

Aug 12, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE RUNNING. *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE RUNNING. *JB

Aug 11, 2004 Air Bags Crash 127,000 mi

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND HIT A DEER ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE HOOD. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS $2500.00 IN DAMAGES.*AK

Aug 11, 2004 Air Bags Crash 127,000 mi

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND HIT A DEER ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE HOOD. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS $2500.00 IN DAMAGES.*AK

Jun 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,747 mi

WHITE SMOKE AND WATER COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. MORE THAN LIKELY BLOWN HEAD GASKET.SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEMS FOR THESE CARS.DODGE SAYS ITS NOT ON RECALL BUT I THINK IT SHOULD BE!!!!!!*AK

Jun 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,747 mi

WHITE SMOKE AND WATER COMING OUT OF TAILPIPE. MORE THAN LIKELY BLOWN HEAD GASKET.SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEMS FOR THESE CARS.DODGE SAYS ITS NOT ON RECALL BUT I THINK IT SHOULD BE!!!!!!*AK

May 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

A VERY SMALL "DRIP...DRIP...DRIP" OF OIL STARTED AROUND 47K MILES. DRIP BECAME A GUSH BY 50K MILES. OIL WAS FLOWING OUT OF THE HEAD GASKET AS FAST AS I COULD PUT IT IN. (YEAH, BIG SURPRISE, HUH?!) THANKS, CHRYSLER, FOR STANDING BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT AND MAKING GOOD ON YOUR SCREW-UPS. TYPICAL AMER...

May 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

A VERY SMALL "DRIP...DRIP...DRIP" OF OIL STARTED AROUND 47K MILES. DRIP BECAME A GUSH BY 50K MILES. OIL WAS FLOWING OUT OF THE HEAD GASKET AS FAST AS I COULD PUT IT IN. (YEAH, BIG SURPRISE, HUH?!) THANKS, CHRYSLER, FOR STANDING BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT AND MAKING GOOD ON YOUR SCREW-UPS. TYPICAL AMER...

Apr 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 31,000 MILES ON 1997 DODGE STRATUS. *AK

Apr 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 31,000 MILES ON 1997 DODGE STRATUS. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL INTO ENGINE. ALL NORMAL MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN CONDUCTED REGULARLY. AT ONLY 80K MILES, THIS PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING!! THIS IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR. CHRYSLER HAS OFFERED ONLY MINIMAL ASSISTANCE. THIS NEEDS TO BE AN OFFICIAL RECALL! PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH A RESPONSE.*AK

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL INTO ENGINE. ALL NORMAL MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN CONDUCTED REGULARLY. AT ONLY 80K MILES, THIS PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING!! THIS IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR. CHRYSLER HAS OFFERED ONLY MINIMAL ASSISTANCE. THIS NEEDS TO BE AN OFFICIAL RECALL! PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH A RESPONSE.*AK

Mar 17, 2004 Unknown Or Other

RUST AND PAINT BUBBLING ON FRONT OF HOOD. I HAVE OBSERVED THAT THIS IS EPIDEMIC ON STRATUS. *NM

Mar 17, 2004 Unknown Or Other

RUST AND PAINT BUBBLING ON FRONT OF HOOD. I HAVE OBSERVED THAT THIS IS EPIDEMIC ON STRATUS. *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. *AK *SC

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 119,000 mi

1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.4L HAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THE CAR HAS 119000 MILES AND MY REPAIR TECHNICIAN SAYS THAT THIS PROBLEM SHOULD REALLY NOT OCCUR AT THIS POINT. THE CAR HAS LEAKED OIL SINCE ABOUT 60,000 MILES.

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING OIL LEAKED FROM THE HEAD GASKET WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REFILL THE VEHICLE WITH OIL OFTEN. *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. *AK *SC

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 119,000 mi

1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.4L HAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THE CAR HAS 119000 MILES AND MY REPAIR TECHNICIAN SAYS THAT THIS PROBLEM SHOULD REALLY NOT OCCUR AT THIS POINT. THE CAR HAS LEAKED OIL SINCE ABOUT 60,000 MILES.

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING OIL LEAKED FROM THE HEAD GASKET WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER HAD TO REFILL THE VEHICLE WITH OIL OFTEN. *NM

Jan 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

VEHICLE OVERHEATED. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS THE CAUSE OF THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM. OIL WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE SEALS.*AK

Jan 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

VEHICLE OVERHEATED. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS THE CAUSE OF THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM. OIL WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE SEALS.*AK

Jan 28, 2004 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 35 MINUTES IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jan 28, 2004 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 35 MINUTES IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT APPROX. 72,000 MILES. IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN DODGE STRATUS AND DODGE NEON BASED ON ALL THE COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET. I WOULD LIKE DODGE/CHRYSLER TO TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM, AS I WAS TOLD THEY ARE AWARE A PROBLEM EXISTS AND HAV...

Jan 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT APPROX. 72,000 MILES. IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN DODGE STRATUS AND DODGE NEON BASED ON ALL THE COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET. I WOULD LIKE DODGE/CHRYSLER TO TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM, AS I WAS TOLD THEY ARE AWARE A PROBLEM EXISTS AND HAV...

Jan 16, 2004 Air Bags Crash Fire 100,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN IT WAS STRUCK BROADSIDE. THE VEHICLE RAN INTO SOME TREES AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED BECAUSE THE CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION. A FIRE STARTED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AREA...

Jan 16, 2004 Air Bags Crash Fire 100,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN IT WAS STRUCK BROADSIDE. THE VEHICLE RAN INTO SOME TREES AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED BECAUSE THE CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION. A FIRE STARTED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AREA...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,153 mi

I HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MY DODGE STRATUS IT'S ONLY A 1997 WITH 86,582. I BOUGHT IT USED WITH 23,000 IN JANUARY OF 1999 FROM A CAR DEALER. I HAVE SPENT $2,335.30 IN REPAIRS IN 2002&2003 IN MAY & JUNE OF 2003 I SPENT $1,678.31 & $656.99 IN JULY 2002 STARTING WITH BRAKES BEING CONTAMIED ,...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 74,153 mi

I HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MY DODGE STRATUS IT'S ONLY A 1997 WITH 86,582. I BOUGHT IT USED WITH 23,000 IN JANUARY OF 1999 FROM A CAR DEALER. I HAVE SPENT $2,335.30 IN REPAIRS IN 2002&2003 IN MAY & JUNE OF 2003 I SPENT $1,678.31 & $656.99 IN JULY 2002 STARTING WITH BRAKES BEING CONTAMIED ,...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,153 mi

I HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MY DODGE STRATUS IT'S ONLY A 1997 WITH 86,582. I BOUGHT IT USED WITH 23,000 IN JANUARY OF 1999 FROM A CAR DEALER. I HAVE SPENT $2,335.30 IN REPAIRS IN 2002&2003 IN MAY & JUNE OF 2003 I SPENT $1,678.31 & $656.99 IN JULY 2002 STARTING WITH BRAKES BEING CONTAMIED ,...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,153 mi

I HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MY DODGE STRATUS IT'S ONLY A 1997 WITH 86,582. I BOUGHT IT USED WITH 23,000 IN JANUARY OF 1999 FROM A CAR DEALER. I HAVE SPENT $2,335.30 IN REPAIRS IN 2002&2003 IN MAY & JUNE OF 2003 I SPENT $1,678.31 & $656.99 IN JULY 2002 STARTING WITH BRAKES BEING CONTAMIED ,...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 74,153 mi

I HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MY DODGE STRATUS IT'S ONLY A 1997 WITH 86,582. I BOUGHT IT USED WITH 23,000 IN JANUARY OF 1999 FROM A CAR DEALER. I HAVE SPENT $2,335.30 IN REPAIRS IN 2002&2003 IN MAY & JUNE OF 2003 I SPENT $1,678.31 & $656.99 IN JULY 2002 STARTING WITH BRAKES BEING CONTAMIED ,...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,153 mi

I HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MY DODGE STRATUS IT'S ONLY A 1997 WITH 86,582. I BOUGHT IT USED WITH 23,000 IN JANUARY OF 1999 FROM A CAR DEALER. I HAVE SPENT $2,335.30 IN REPAIRS IN 2002&2003 IN MAY & JUNE OF 2003 I SPENT $1,678.31 & $656.99 IN JULY 2002 STARTING WITH BRAKES BEING CONTAMIED ,...

Jan 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS USING AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF OIL, AND WAS LOSING PRESSURE IN THE MOTOR. A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. CONSUMER REPLACED THE MOTOR ONCE ,AND THE HEAD GASKETS ONCE. *AK

Jan 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS USING AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF OIL, AND WAS LOSING PRESSURE IN THE MOTOR. A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. CONSUMER REPLACED THE MOTOR ONCE ,AND THE HEAD GASKETS ONCE. *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.0 SOHC MOTOR, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BROKEN POWER STEERING PUMP, EGR VALVE STOPPED WORKING, LEAKS ALOT OF OIL OUT OF CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, HEATER CORE RUPTURED, HEATER HOSE RUPTURED ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT STOPPED WORKING . *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.0 SOHC MOTOR, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BROKEN POWER STEERING PUMP, EGR VALVE STOPPED WORKING, LEAKS ALOT OF OIL OUT OF CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, HEATER CORE RUPTURED, HEATER HOSE RUPTURED ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT STOPPED WORKING . *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Steering 50,000 mi

1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.0 SOHC MOTOR, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BROKEN POWER STEERING PUMP, EGR VALVE STOPPED WORKING, LEAKS ALOT OF OIL OUT OF CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, HEATER CORE RUPTURED, HEATER HOSE RUPTURED ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT STOPPED WORKING . *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Visibility 50,000 mi

1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.0 SOHC MOTOR, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BROKEN POWER STEERING PUMP, EGR VALVE STOPPED WORKING, LEAKS ALOT OF OIL OUT OF CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, HEATER CORE RUPTURED, HEATER HOSE RUPTURED ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT STOPPED WORKING . *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.0 SOHC MOTOR, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BROKEN POWER STEERING PUMP, EGR VALVE STOPPED WORKING, LEAKS ALOT OF OIL OUT OF CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, HEATER CORE RUPTURED, HEATER HOSE RUPTURED ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT STOPPED WORKING . *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.0 SOHC MOTOR, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BROKEN POWER STEERING PUMP, EGR VALVE STOPPED WORKING, LEAKS ALOT OF OIL OUT OF CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, HEATER CORE RUPTURED, HEATER HOSE RUPTURED ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT STOPPED WORKING . *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.0 SOHC MOTOR, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BROKEN POWER STEERING PUMP, EGR VALVE STOPPED WORKING, LEAKS ALOT OF OIL OUT OF CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, HEATER CORE RUPTURED, HEATER HOSE RUPTURED ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT STOPPED WORKING . *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Steering 50,000 mi

1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.0 SOHC MOTOR, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BROKEN POWER STEERING PUMP, EGR VALVE STOPPED WORKING, LEAKS ALOT OF OIL OUT OF CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, HEATER CORE RUPTURED, HEATER HOSE RUPTURED ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT STOPPED WORKING . *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Visibility 50,000 mi

1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.0 SOHC MOTOR, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BROKEN POWER STEERING PUMP, EGR VALVE STOPPED WORKING, LEAKS ALOT OF OIL OUT OF CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, HEATER CORE RUPTURED, HEATER HOSE RUPTURED ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT STOPPED WORKING . *AK

Dec 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

1997 DODGE STRATUS 2.0 SOHC MOTOR, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, BROKEN POWER STEERING PUMP, EGR VALVE STOPPED WORKING, LEAKS ALOT OF OIL OUT OF CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, HEATER CORE RUPTURED, HEATER HOSE RUPTURED ALSO, OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT STOPPED WORKING . *AK

Dec 19, 2003 Suspension

WHEN TURNING THE TIRES MAKE A NOISE DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK

Dec 19, 2003 Suspension

WHEN TURNING THE TIRES MAKE A NOISE DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK

Nov 25, 2003 Suspension 123,960 mi

THE DEALERSHIP IS PROVIDING INCORRECT INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECALL FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM 97 V 201 000. THE DEALERSHIP IS INDICATING THAT IF THEY REPAIR THE CONTROL ARM AS STATED IN THE RECALL, IT WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SWAY BAR. THERE ALSO SOME DISCREPANCY ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT THE VIN IS PART ...

Nov 25, 2003 Suspension 123,960 mi

THE DEALERSHIP IS PROVIDING INCORRECT INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECALL FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM 97 V 201 000. THE DEALERSHIP IS INDICATING THAT IF THEY REPAIR THE CONTROL ARM AS STATED IN THE RECALL, IT WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SWAY BAR. THERE ALSO SOME DISCREPANCY ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT THE VIN IS PART ...

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

HEAD GASKET BLEW AND HAD TO BE REPLACED ABOUT AROUND 70,000 MILES. NOW THE CAR IS OVERHEATING AGAIN AND THERE APPEARS TO BE OIL IN THE COOLANT, LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THAT SIMILAR PROBLEMS HAVE RESURFACED AGAIN. GIVEN THE TREMENDOUS NUMBER OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS LOGGED BY CONSUMERS ON THIS WEBSITE A...

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

HEAD GASKET BLEW AND HAD TO BE REPLACED ABOUT AROUND 70,000 MILES. NOW THE CAR IS OVERHEATING AGAIN AND THERE APPEARS TO BE OIL IN THE COOLANT, LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THAT SIMILAR PROBLEMS HAVE RESURFACED AGAIN. GIVEN THE TREMENDOUS NUMBER OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS LOGGED BY CONSUMERS ON THIS WEBSITE A...

Sep 2, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT RIGHT TIE ROD SNAPPED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ALL THAT DAY. IT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE UNTIL LATER ON. CONSUMER'S HUSBAND ATTEMPTED TO BACK UP BUT DIDN'T HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TOWED FOR REPAIRS THE FOLLOWING MORNING. *PH

Sep 2, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT RIGHT TIE ROD SNAPPED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ALL THAT DAY. IT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE UNTIL LATER ON. CONSUMER'S HUSBAND ATTEMPTED TO BACK UP BUT DIDN'T HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TOWED FOR REPAIRS THE FOLLOWING MORNING. *PH

Aug 20, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, UNDER NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS, A BULL WONDERED ONTO THE ROAD AND WAS HIT. UPON IMPACT WITH THE BULL FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES BASED ON DOCTOR'S EVALUATIONS. *AK

Aug 20, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, UNDER NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS, A BULL WONDERED ONTO THE ROAD AND WAS HIT. UPON IMPACT WITH THE BULL FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES BASED ON DOCTOR'S EVALUATIONS. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 140,000 mi

ENGINE EXPLODED WHILE PARKED IN SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 140,000 mi

ENGINE EXPLODED WHILE PARKED IN SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. *AK

Jul 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

OIL LEAKS FROM HEAD GASKET IN 97 DODGE STRATUS 2.4 - SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM! WHEN WILL CHRYSLER OWN UP TO IT? PAID $700 FOR REPAIR.*AK

Jul 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

OIL LEAKS FROM HEAD GASKET IN 97 DODGE STRATUS 2.4 - SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM! WHEN WILL CHRYSLER OWN UP TO IT? PAID $700 FOR REPAIR.*AK

Jul 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN THE CAR WAS PUT INTO REVERSE THE ENGINE RACED, WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE THE CAR WAS PROPELLED BACKWARDS AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE RPM GADGE REGISTERED 8,000. I QUICKLY PUT THE CAR INTO PARK,IT HEISITATED THEN THE CAR WAS PROPELLED US FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED FOR ABOUT THIRTY ...

Jul 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN THE CAR WAS PUT INTO REVERSE THE ENGINE RACED, WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE THE CAR WAS PROPELLED BACKWARDS AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE RPM GADGE REGISTERED 8,000. I QUICKLY PUT THE CAR INTO PARK,IT HEISITATED THEN THE CAR WAS PROPELLED US FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED FOR ABOUT THIRTY ...

May 20, 2003 Suspension

AFTER THE RECALL REGARDING THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS REPAIRED, IT THEN FAILED. RECALL # 97 V 201 000. *JB

May 20, 2003 Suspension

AFTER THE RECALL REGARDING THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS REPAIRED, IT THEN FAILED. RECALL # 97 V 201 000. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,500 mi

AS MY '97 DODGE STRATUS ES (2.4L) APPROACHES 58,000 MI, IT APPEARS TO BE SELF-DESTRUCTING, OF COURSE THE ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL (1 QT/WEEK) AT THE INFAMOUS HEAD GASKET, COOLING SYSTEM IS FOULED (HEATER QUIT, FLUSH+CLEAN DIDN'T SOLVE) , AND I JUST GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY TO WORK! I HAVE BEEN A...

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,500 mi

AS MY '97 DODGE STRATUS ES (2.4L) APPROACHES 58,000 MI, IT APPEARS TO BE SELF-DESTRUCTING, OF COURSE THE ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL (1 QT/WEEK) AT THE INFAMOUS HEAD GASKET, COOLING SYSTEM IS FOULED (HEATER QUIT, FLUSH+CLEAN DIDN'T SOLVE) , AND I JUST GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY TO WORK! I HAVE BEEN A...

Feb 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 58K MILES, CAUSED OIL LEAK,LIKE SO MANY OTHER 1997 DODGE STRATUS WITH FOUR CYLINDER ENGINE, 2.4L.

Feb 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 58K MILES, CAUSED OIL LEAK,LIKE SO MANY OTHER 1997 DODGE STRATUS WITH FOUR CYLINDER ENGINE, 2.4L.

Feb 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 141,000 mi

VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL AND THE OIL LIGHT CONTINUE TO STAY ON. DEALER STATES THE VEHICLE'S HEAD GASKET HAS MALFUNCTIONED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

Feb 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 141,000 mi

VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL AND THE OIL LIGHT CONTINUE TO STAY ON. DEALER STATES THE VEHICLE'S HEAD GASKET HAS MALFUNCTIONED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

Feb 3, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER RECEIVED EXTENSIVE INJURIES. *JG

Feb 3, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER RECEIVED EXTENSIVE INJURIES. *JG

Jan 21, 2003 Unknown Or Other 69,963 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 69,900 MILES. LEAKED OIL, NEVER OVERHEATED. POSSIBLE CRACKED HEAD.

Jan 21, 2003 Unknown Or Other 69,963 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 69,900 MILES. LEAKED OIL, NEVER OVERHEATED. POSSIBLE CRACKED HEAD.

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK LOWER CONTROL ARMS BALL JOINTS TIE RODS

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK LOWER CONTROL ARMS BALL JOINTS TIE RODS

Jan 9, 2003 Seat Belts 80,183 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT WHICH WAS RARELY USED, HAD DETACHED FROM SEAT. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT IT LOOKED AS IF IT WERE CUT. NLM SCC

Jan 9, 2003 Seat Belts 80,183 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT WHICH WAS RARELY USED, HAD DETACHED FROM SEAT. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT IT LOOKED AS IF IT WERE CUT. NLM SCC

Dec 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

HEAD GASKET REPLACED AT 65K MILES. CHRYSLER PAID FOR PART.

Dec 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

HEAD GASKET REPLACED AT 65K MILES. CHRYSLER PAID FOR PART.

Dec 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKETS ON THE CAR HAVE GONE OUT TWICE, ONCE AT 37,000 MILES AND NOW AT 65,000 MILES. NOW THE DODGE DEALER IS SAYING THAT THE TIMING BELT PULLEY HAS LOCKED UP AND HAS SHREDDED THE BELT AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS TOLD ME THAT THE PULLEYS NEVER GO OUT AT...

Dec 4, 2002 Unknown Or Other

THE HEAD GASKETS ON THE CAR HAVE GONE OUT TWICE, ONCE AT 37,000 MILES AND NOW AT 65,000 MILES. NOW THE DODGE DEALER IS SAYING THAT THE TIMING BELT PULLEY HAS LOCKED UP AND HAS SHREDDED THE BELT AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS TOLD ME THAT THE PULLEYS NEVER GO OUT AT...

Dec 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKETS ON THE CAR HAVE GONE OUT TWICE, ONCE AT 37,000 MILES AND NOW AT 65,000 MILES. NOW THE DODGE DEALER IS SAYING THAT THE TIMING BELT PULLEY HAS LOCKED UP AND HAS SHREDDED THE BELT AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS TOLD ME THAT THE PULLEYS NEVER GO OUT AT...

Dec 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKETS ON THE CAR HAVE GONE OUT TWICE, ONCE AT 37,000 MILES AND NOW AT 65,000 MILES. NOW THE DODGE DEALER IS SAYING THAT THE TIMING BELT PULLEY HAS LOCKED UP AND HAS SHREDDED THE BELT AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS TOLD ME THAT THE PULLEYS NEVER GO OUT AT...

Dec 4, 2002 Unknown Or Other

THE HEAD GASKETS ON THE CAR HAVE GONE OUT TWICE, ONCE AT 37,000 MILES AND NOW AT 65,000 MILES. NOW THE DODGE DEALER IS SAYING THAT THE TIMING BELT PULLEY HAS LOCKED UP AND HAS SHREDDED THE BELT AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS TOLD ME THAT THE PULLEYS NEVER GO OUT AT...

Dec 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKETS ON THE CAR HAVE GONE OUT TWICE, ONCE AT 37,000 MILES AND NOW AT 65,000 MILES. NOW THE DODGE DEALER IS SAYING THAT THE TIMING BELT PULLEY HAS LOCKED UP AND HAS SHREDDED THE BELT AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS TOLD ME THAT THE PULLEYS NEVER GO OUT AT...

Oct 31, 2002 Service Brakes, Air Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT LEAVING SKID MARKS. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Oct 31, 2002 Service Brakes, Air Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT LEAVING SKID MARKS. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Oct 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET MASSIVE OIL LEAK. DT

Oct 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET MASSIVE OIL LEAK. DT

Oct 11, 2002 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER WAS IN A THREE VEHICLE CRASH, IN WHICH HER VEHICLE WAS IN THE MIDDLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *SCC

Oct 11, 2002 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER WAS IN A THREE VEHICLE CRASH, IN WHICH HER VEHICLE WAS IN THE MIDDLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *SCC

Sep 14, 2002 Interior Lighting Fire

ON RETURNING FROM A CAMPING TRIP I WAS LOADING THE TRUNK WITH CAMPING GEAR. A COAT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE TRUNK LIGHT BULB. I SMELLED SMOKE AND DISCOVERED THE SMOLDERING COAT, LUCKILY BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE TRUNK BULB IS EXTREMELY HOT AND NOT COVERED WITH NO WARNINGS POSTED. NLM

Sep 14, 2002 Interior Lighting Fire

ON RETURNING FROM A CAMPING TRIP I WAS LOADING THE TRUNK WITH CAMPING GEAR. A COAT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE TRUNK LIGHT BULB. I SMELLED SMOKE AND DISCOVERED THE SMOLDERING COAT, LUCKILY BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE TRUNK BULB IS EXTREMELY HOT AND NOT COVERED WITH NO WARNINGS POSTED. NLM

Sep 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT

Sep 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT

Aug 26, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 30MPH CAR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS IN NEUTRAL.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 30MPH CAR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS IN NEUTRAL.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN APPROXIMATELY 4 HRS, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. APPARENTLY STARTED ON DRIVERS SIDE DASH AND SPREAD TO THE DRIVERS DOOR.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN APPROXIMATELY 4 HRS, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. APPARENTLY STARTED ON DRIVERS SIDE DASH AND SPREAD TO THE DRIVERS DOOR.*AK

Aug 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WILL CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEAT. ALSO, OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING.. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 6, 2002 Power Train

ENGINE WILL CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEAT. ALSO, OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING.. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WILL CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEAT. ALSO, OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING.. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 6, 2002 Power Train

ENGINE WILL CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEAT. ALSO, OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING.. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 2, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN DRIVE IT WILL SURGE FORWARD, AND IT WILL BE HARD TO STOP. SURGING CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BURNING THE DRIVER'S ARMS AND HANDS. DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AND TREATED FOR A BROKEN NOSE. THE SURGING HAPPENDED TWICE BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. *TT

Aug 2, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN DRIVE IT WILL SURGE FORWARD, AND IT WILL BE HARD TO STOP. SURGING CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BURNING THE DRIVER'S ARMS AND HANDS. DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AND TREATED FOR A BROKEN NOSE. THE SURGING HAPPENDED TWICE BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. *TT

Jul 23, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH CLUTCH FLEW OUT FROM UNDER CAR.*AK

Jul 23, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH CLUTCH FLEW OUT FROM UNDER CAR.*AK

Jul 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM BROKE AT ABOUT 13000 MILES. OLYMPIC DODGE SAYS THAT I MUST REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SPINDLES. THAT THEY ARE CRACKED. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER ON 07/10/2002. THEY HAVE ORDERED THE PARTS WHICH COST OVER $300.00. HOW CAN 2 SPINDLES FAIL AT THE SAME TIME. HOW CAN T...

Jul 12, 2002 Steering

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM BROKE AT ABOUT 13000 MILES. OLYMPIC DODGE SAYS THAT I MUST REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SPINDLES. THAT THEY ARE CRACKED. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER ON 07/10/2002. THEY HAVE ORDERED THE PARTS WHICH COST OVER $300.00. HOW CAN 2 SPINDLES FAIL AT THE SAME TIME. HOW CAN T...

Jul 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM BROKE AT ABOUT 13000 MILES. OLYMPIC DODGE SAYS THAT I MUST REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SPINDLES. THAT THEY ARE CRACKED. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER ON 07/10/2002. THEY HAVE ORDERED THE PARTS WHICH COST OVER $300.00. HOW CAN 2 SPINDLES FAIL AT THE SAME TIME. HOW CAN T...

Jul 12, 2002 Steering

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM BROKE AT ABOUT 13000 MILES. OLYMPIC DODGE SAYS THAT I MUST REPLACE BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SPINDLES. THAT THEY ARE CRACKED. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER ON 07/10/2002. THEY HAVE ORDERED THE PARTS WHICH COST OVER $300.00. HOW CAN 2 SPINDLES FAIL AT THE SAME TIME. HOW CAN T...

Jul 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS A MASSIVE OIL LEAK AND DEVOLPING A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE IS LOOSING APPROXIMATELY 1-2 QUARTS A DAY. THE VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING WITHIN 5-10 MINUTES INTO DRIVING AND THE OIL IS BURNING OFF THE MOTOR. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THE HEAD GASKET IS FAULTY POSSIBLY DUE TO THE...

Jul 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS A MASSIVE OIL LEAK AND DEVOLPING A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE IS LOOSING APPROXIMATELY 1-2 QUARTS A DAY. THE VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING WITHIN 5-10 MINUTES INTO DRIVING AND THE OIL IS BURNING OFF THE MOTOR. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THE HEAD GASKET IS FAULTY POSSIBLY DUE TO THE...

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS GOING 50MPH WHEN THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE STALLED. IMTERNITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL RESTART. THIS WAS SECOND TIME THAT VEHICLE HAS STALLED. ALSO, VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL CAUSED BY TIME BELT PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROBIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE WAS GOING 50MPH WHEN THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE STALLED. IMTERNITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL RESTART. THIS WAS SECOND TIME THAT VEHICLE HAS STALLED. ALSO, VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL CAUSED BY TIME BELT PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROBIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS GOING 50MPH WHEN THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE STALLED. IMTERNITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL RESTART. THIS WAS SECOND TIME THAT VEHICLE HAS STALLED. ALSO, VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL CAUSED BY TIME BELT PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROBIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE WAS GOING 50MPH WHEN THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE STALLED. IMTERNITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL RESTART. THIS WAS SECOND TIME THAT VEHICLE HAS STALLED. ALSO, VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL CAUSED BY TIME BELT PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROBIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 30 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 6, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 30 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 29, 2002 Steering

WHILE BACKING OUT TIE ROD END FELL APART, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK

May 29, 2002 Steering

WHILE BACKING OUT TIE ROD END FELL APART, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH REAR KNUCLE BROKE AND CAUSED RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO TURN UNDER AND FORCE VEHICLE OUT OF CONTROL INTO A DITCH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *YH

Apr 23, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH REAR KNUCLE BROKE AND CAUSED RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO TURN UNDER AND FORCE VEHICLE OUT OF CONTROL INTO A DITCH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *YH

Mar 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE STALLED LOSING ALL POWER. TOOK VEHICLETO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED TIMING BELT AND PULLEY. TIMING BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALSO HAD COMPUTER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE STALLED LOSING ALL POWER. TOOK VEHICLETO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED TIMING BELT AND PULLEY. TIMING BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALSO HAD COMPUTER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE STALLED LOSING ALL POWER. TOOK VEHICLETO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED TIMING BELT AND PULLEY. TIMING BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALSO HAD COMPUTER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE STALLED LOSING ALL POWER. TOOK VEHICLETO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED TIMING BELT AND PULLEY. TIMING BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALSO HAD COMPUTER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE STALLED LOSING ALL POWER. TOOK VEHICLETO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED TIMING BELT AND PULLEY. TIMING BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALSO HAD COMPUTER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 29, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE STALLED LOSING ALL POWER. TOOK VEHICLETO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED TIMING BELT AND PULLEY. TIMING BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALSO HAD COMPUTER REPLACED. *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT CALIPER BURNED AND FROZE, DIGGING INTO THE ROTOR; RIGHT CALIPER ON THE VERGE OF DOING SO. THE CAR HAD PASSED RIGOROUS EQUIPMENT INSPECTION JUST 3 MONTHS BEFORE WITH NO WARNING OF IMPENDING EQUIPMENT FAILURE. CAR IS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY; DEALER SAID THAT ONLY THE COST OF THE CALIPERS WOULD...

Mar 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS LEAKING ABOUT 1/2 QUART PER WEEK; LOCAL SHOP PUT DYE IN OIL SYSTEM TO FIND LEAK AT VALVE COVER. SEVERAL OTHER STRATUS OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM; OURS COST NEARLY $200. THIS IS THE MOST SECOND-MOST FRUSTRATING CAR WE HAVE EVER OWNED (THE FIRST WAS A USED LECAR). AFTER SO MUCH SATISFAC...

Mar 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT CALIPER BURNED AND FROZE, DIGGING INTO THE ROTOR; RIGHT CALIPER ON THE VERGE OF DOING SO. THE CAR HAD PASSED RIGOROUS EQUIPMENT INSPECTION JUST 3 MONTHS BEFORE WITH NO WARNING OF IMPENDING EQUIPMENT FAILURE. CAR IS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY; DEALER SAID THAT ONLY THE COST OF THE CALIPERS WOULD...

Mar 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS LEAKING ABOUT 1/2 QUART PER WEEK; LOCAL SHOP PUT DYE IN OIL SYSTEM TO FIND LEAK AT VALVE COVER. SEVERAL OTHER STRATUS OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM; OURS COST NEARLY $200. THIS IS THE MOST SECOND-MOST FRUSTRATING CAR WE HAVE EVER OWNED (THE FIRST WAS A USED LECAR). AFTER SO MUCH SATISFAC...

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. *AK

Jan 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. *AK

Jan 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL. CONSUMER HAS TO FILL VEHICLE WITH OIL 3 TIMES A WEEK TO KEEP VEHICLE GOING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jan 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL. CONSUMER HAS TO FILL VEHICLE WITH OIL 3 TIMES A WEEK TO KEEP VEHICLE GOING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE IT STARTED TO SMOKE AND LOSE OIL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE IT STARTED TO SMOKE AND LOSE OIL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 18, 2002 Steering Fire

THE POWER STEERING HOSE (PART NUMBER # 4764-347A / 0777C/ 25517 DF 3251 3/8" ID # 03067F1) IS LOCATED BEHIND THE CYLINDER BLOCK AND RUNS ALONG THE TOP OF IT FROM THE PUMP( LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE'S MOTOR) TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE DOWN TO THE RACK & PINION. BECAUSE OF THE LOC...

Jan 18, 2002 Steering Fire

THE POWER STEERING HOSE (PART NUMBER # 4764-347A / 0777C/ 25517 DF 3251 3/8" ID # 03067F1) IS LOCATED BEHIND THE CYLINDER BLOCK AND RUNS ALONG THE TOP OF IT FROM THE PUMP( LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE'S MOTOR) TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE DOWN TO THE RACK & PINION. BECAUSE OF THE LOC...

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OIL LEAK HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND I TOOK IT SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALER AS WELL AS OTHER MECHANICS TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS JUST THE OIL PAN LEAKING AND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. NOW I FIND OUT THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF O...

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OIL LEAK HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND I TOOK IT SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALER AS WELL AS OTHER MECHANICS TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS JUST THE OIL PAN LEAKING AND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. NOW I FIND OUT THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF O...

Jan 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 70,000 MILES. COST 750.00 TO REPAIR. AFTER RESEARCHING, I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT. IS THERE ANY WAY TO GET ANY COMPENSATION FROM CHRYSLER FOR THIS? *AK

Jan 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 70,000 MILES. COST 750.00 TO REPAIR. AFTER RESEARCHING, I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT. IS THERE ANY WAY TO GET ANY COMPENSATION FROM CHRYSLER FOR THIS? *AK

Jan 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD TO FILL MY OIL EVERY WEEK, MY OIL STICK WASNT EVEN READING THE OIL, THATS HOW BAD MY LEAK WAS I THEN TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN AND TOLD IT WAS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. I THEN TOOK IT TO ANOTHER GUY AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A "SILENT RECALL" ON HEAD GASKETS. MY TIMING BELT BROKE GOING 70...

Jan 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD TO FILL MY OIL EVERY WEEK, MY OIL STICK WASNT EVEN READING THE OIL, THATS HOW BAD MY LEAK WAS I THEN TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN AND TOLD IT WAS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. I THEN TOOK IT TO ANOTHER GUY AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A "SILENT RECALL" ON HEAD GASKETS. MY TIMING BELT BROKE GOING 70...

Jan 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET HAS OIL LEAKAGE. UPON DRIVING VEHICLE MUST USE FOUR QUARTS OF OIL TO FUNCTION. ALSO, VEHICLE SMOKES, AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS CRACKED. *YH

Jan 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET HAS OIL LEAKAGE. UPON DRIVING VEHICLE MUST USE FOUR QUARTS OF OIL TO FUNCTION. ALSO, VEHICLE SMOKES, AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS CRACKED. *YH

Jan 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET HAS OIL LEAKAGE. UPON DRIVING VEHICLE MUST USE FOUR QUARTS OF OIL TO FUNCTION. ALSO, VEHICLE SMOKES, AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS CRACKED. *YH

Jan 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET HAS OIL LEAKAGE. UPON DRIVING VEHICLE MUST USE FOUR QUARTS OF OIL TO FUNCTION. ALSO, VEHICLE SMOKES, AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS CRACKED. *YH

Jan 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET IS LEAKING. PLEASE ADD FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET IS LEAKING. PLEASE ADD FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, HE NOTED THAT GASKET HAD A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, AND NEEDED TO BE CHANGED.*AK

Dec 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, HE NOTED THAT GASKET HAD A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, AND NEEDED TO BE CHANGED.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL AND ANTIFREEZE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL AND ANTIFREEZE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHCILE WAS LEAKING OIL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT CAR WAS ASSEMBLED WITH A PAPER THIN GASKET.*AK *YH

Dec 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHCILE WAS LEAKING OIL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT CAR WAS ASSEMBLED WITH A PAPER THIN GASKET.*AK *YH

Nov 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1997 DODGE STRATUS THAT I TOOK IN FOR OVERHEATING THEY REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, FLUSHED THE RADIATOR, AND REPLACED A BELT. THEN THREE DAYS LATER MY CAR WAS STILL OVERHEATING SO I BROUGHT IT IN AGAIN AND THIS TIME THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN DUE TO OIL LEAKING AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRA...

Nov 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1997 DODGE STRATUS THAT I TOOK IN FOR OVERHEATING THEY REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, FLUSHED THE RADIATOR, AND REPLACED A BELT. THEN THREE DAYS LATER MY CAR WAS STILL OVERHEATING SO I BROUGHT IT IN AGAIN AND THIS TIME THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN DUE TO OIL LEAKING AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRA...

Nov 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IF I AM DOING MORE THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR DOESN'T STOP COMPLETELY WITHOUT SLIDING. *AK

Nov 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IF I AM DOING MORE THAN 40 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR DOESN'T STOP COMPLETELY WITHOUT SLIDING. *AK

Oct 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED AND HEADGASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING OIL

Oct 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED AND HEADGASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING OIL

Oct 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED AND HEADGASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING OIL

Oct 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED AND HEADGASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING OIL

Oct 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, I PUT ON MY CRUISE CONTROL, THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED DOWN SO I PUSHED ON MY BRAKE, WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO ELIMINATE CRUISE SONTROL IMMEDIATELY. MY CRUISE LIGHT WENT OFF BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKE HARDER, REALIZED THERE WAS NO STOPPING, PU...

Oct 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, I PUT ON MY CRUISE CONTROL, THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED DOWN SO I PUSHED ON MY BRAKE, WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO ELIMINATE CRUISE SONTROL IMMEDIATELY. MY CRUISE LIGHT WENT OFF BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKE HARDER, REALIZED THERE WAS NO STOPPING, PU...

Oct 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, I PUT ON MY CRUISE CONTROL, THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED DOWN SO I PUSHED ON MY BRAKE, WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO ELIMINATE CRUISE SONTROL IMMEDIATELY. MY CRUISE LIGHT WENT OFF BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKE HARDER, REALIZED THERE WAS NO STOPPING, PU...

Oct 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, I PUT ON MY CRUISE CONTROL, THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED DOWN SO I PUSHED ON MY BRAKE, WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO ELIMINATE CRUISE SONTROL IMMEDIATELY. MY CRUISE LIGHT WENT OFF BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. APPLIED BRAKE HARDER, REALIZED THERE WAS NO STOPPING, PU...

Sep 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FUELING VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. PARKED VEHICLE, AND SAW FUEL GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER , FUEL FILTER HAD EXPLODED, LEAKING FUEL ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM.*AK *SLC

Sep 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FUELING VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. PARKED VEHICLE, AND SAW FUEL GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER , FUEL FILTER HAD EXPLODED, LEAKING FUEL ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM.*AK *SLC

Sep 12, 2001 Suspension

THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION, HOWEVER UPON LEAVING DEALERSHIP, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A SERVICE MANAGER THAT PART WAS UNDER RECALL(#750) THE SERVICE MANAGE ADVISED CONSUMER TO REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FROM CHRYSLER, CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS INFORMED...

Sep 12, 2001 Suspension

THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION, HOWEVER UPON LEAVING DEALERSHIP, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A SERVICE MANAGER THAT PART WAS UNDER RECALL(#750) THE SERVICE MANAGE ADVISED CONSUMER TO REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FROM CHRYSLER, CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS INFORMED...

Sep 12, 2001 Suspension

THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION, HOWEVER UPON LEAVING DEALERSHIP, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A SERVICE MANAGER THAT PART WAS UNDER RECALL(#750) THE SERVICE MANAGE ADVISED CONSUMER TO REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FROM CHRYSLER, CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS INFORMED...

Sep 12, 2001 Suspension

THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION, HOWEVER UPON LEAVING DEALERSHIP, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A SERVICE MANAGER THAT PART WAS UNDER RECALL(#750) THE SERVICE MANAGE ADVISED CONSUMER TO REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FROM CHRYSLER, CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS INFORMED...

Sep 11, 2001 Child Seat

I HAVE AN EVENFLO MEDALLION V CONVERTABLE CAR SEAT, MODEL# 254191P2, MANUFACTURED 1/25/00. THIS PARTICULAR MODEL HAS A PLASTIC HARNESS TIE THAT GOES ACROSS THE CHEST THAT THE SHOULDAR STRAPS SLIDE INTO. MY SON CAN VERY EASILY SLIDE IT OFF AND GET OUT OF THE STRAPS. I HAVE CALLED EVENFLO 9/11/01 AND ...

Sep 11, 2001 Child Seat

I HAVE AN EVENFLO MEDALLION V CONVERTABLE CAR SEAT, MODEL# 254191P2, MANUFACTURED 1/25/00. THIS PARTICULAR MODEL HAS A PLASTIC HARNESS TIE THAT GOES ACROSS THE CHEST THAT THE SHOULDAR STRAPS SLIDE INTO. MY SON CAN VERY EASILY SLIDE IT OFF AND GET OUT OF THE STRAPS. I HAVE CALLED EVENFLO 9/11/01 AND ...

Aug 23, 2001 Steering

BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED BY RECALL #750. THE REPAIR WORK WAS PERFORMED AT THE DEALER AND PAID FOR BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED OF THE RECALL. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE $633.00 COST A...

Aug 23, 2001 Suspension

BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED BY RECALL #750. THE REPAIR WORK WAS PERFORMED AT THE DEALER AND PAID FOR BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED OF THE RECALL. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE $633.00 COST A...

Aug 23, 2001 Steering

BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED BY RECALL #750. THE REPAIR WORK WAS PERFORMED AT THE DEALER AND PAID FOR BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED OF THE RECALL. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE $633.00 COST A...

Aug 23, 2001 Suspension

BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED BY RECALL #750. THE REPAIR WORK WAS PERFORMED AT THE DEALER AND PAID FOR BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED OF THE RECALL. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE $633.00 COST A...

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DEVELOPED SERIOUS OIL LEAK. REFERRED TO DEALER. ADVISED THAT HEAD GASKET BLEW AND THAT CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL FAILED. ADVISED THAT ENGINE IS MAKING SOUND INDICITIVE OF INTERNAL COMPONENT FAILURE. DEALER INSISTS HEAD GASKET AND CAM SHAFT OIL SEAL AND OTHER DAMAGE UNRELATED. CURRENTLY AWAITING E...

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE DEVELOPED OIL LEAK. DIAGNOSED AS HEAD GASKET LEAK. WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER REPAIR. THERE SEEMS TO BE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO THIS ISSUE YET THE MANUFACTURER APPEARS TO BE IGNORING THE PROB LEM (APPARENT DESIGN/MANUFACTURER FLAW). WHY IS CHRYSLER CORP. NOT BEING FORCED TO AD...

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DEVELOPED SERIOUS OIL LEAK. REFERRED TO DEALER. ADVISED THAT HEAD GASKET BLEW AND THAT CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL FAILED. ADVISED THAT ENGINE IS MAKING SOUND INDICITIVE OF INTERNAL COMPONENT FAILURE. DEALER INSISTS HEAD GASKET AND CAM SHAFT OIL SEAL AND OTHER DAMAGE UNRELATED. CURRENTLY AWAITING E...

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE DEVELOPED OIL LEAK. DIAGNOSED AS HEAD GASKET LEAK. WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER REPAIR. THERE SEEMS TO BE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO THIS ISSUE YET THE MANUFACTURER APPEARS TO BE IGNORING THE PROB LEM (APPARENT DESIGN/MANUFACTURER FLAW). WHY IS CHRYSLER CORP. NOT BEING FORCED TO AD...

Aug 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING 35MPH VEHICLE STALLED OUT. WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. VEHICLE TOWED TO GARAGE. WAS RESTARTED AT GARAGE AND TEST DRIVEN. NOTHING HAPPENED. HOWEVER, MUCH LATER PROBLEM REAPPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED.*AK *SLC

Aug 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING 35MPH VEHICLE STALLED OUT. WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. VEHICLE TOWED TO GARAGE. WAS RESTARTED AT GARAGE AND TEST DRIVEN. NOTHING HAPPENED. HOWEVER, MUCH LATER PROBLEM REAPPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED.*AK *SLC

Aug 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE PROBLEM ACTUALLY STARTED IN DECEMBER OF 1997, IT HAD AROUND 50,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH WHILE IN DRIVE AND WILL STALL AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. WE HAD THE MAP & THROTTLE SENSOR REPLACED AT THAT TIME. WE HAVE HAD RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THE SENSORS SINCE THEN, UNTIL THIS PAST MAY WHEN WE ...

Aug 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE PROBLEM ACTUALLY STARTED IN DECEMBER OF 1997, IT HAD AROUND 50,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH WHILE IN DRIVE AND WILL STALL AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. WE HAD THE MAP & THROTTLE SENSOR REPLACED AT THAT TIME. WE HAVE HAD RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THE SENSORS SINCE THEN, UNTIL THIS PAST MAY WHEN WE ...

Aug 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE PROBLEM ACTUALLY STARTED IN DECEMBER OF 1997, IT HAD AROUND 50,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH WHILE IN DRIVE AND WILL STALL AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. WE HAD THE MAP & THROTTLE SENSOR REPLACED AT THAT TIME. WE HAVE HAD RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THE SENSORS SINCE THEN, UNTIL THIS PAST MAY WHEN WE ...

Aug 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE PROBLEM ACTUALLY STARTED IN DECEMBER OF 1997, IT HAD AROUND 50,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH WHILE IN DRIVE AND WILL STALL AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. WE HAD THE MAP & THROTTLE SENSOR REPLACED AT THAT TIME. WE HAVE HAD RECURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THE SENSORS SINCE THEN, UNTIL THIS PAST MAY WHEN WE ...

Jul 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 60,000 MILES. BALL JOINT REPLACED./ REAR OIL SEAL REPLACED.*AK

Jul 31, 2001 Suspension

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 60,000 MILES. BALL JOINT REPLACED./ REAR OIL SEAL REPLACED.*AK

Jul 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 60,000 MILES. BALL JOINT REPLACED./ REAR OIL SEAL REPLACED.*AK

Jul 31, 2001 Suspension

HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 60,000 MILES. BALL JOINT REPLACED./ REAR OIL SEAL REPLACED.*AK

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED ONCE AT THE DEALER. THE NEXT TIME I NOTICED THE HEAD GASKET LEAKING, WE WERE OUT OF WARRANTY. THEREFORE DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF A RECURRING HEAD GASKET FAILURE, THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THANK YOU FOR LETTING OUR VOICE BE HEARD!*AK

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED ONCE AT THE DEALER. THE NEXT TIME I NOTICED THE HEAD GASKET LEAKING, WE WERE OUT OF WARRANTY. THEREFORE DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF A RECURRING HEAD GASKET FAILURE, THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THANK YOU FOR LETTING OUR VOICE BE HEARD!*AK

Jul 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT, LEAKING COOLANT ONTO ENGINE AND CRACKING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DEALER IS INSPECTING AND WILL REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT THE REAR SEAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE LEAK, TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS WERE $1600 DEALER STATED COLD WEATHER PLAYED A MAJOR PART IN DAMAGE. ...

Jul 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT, LEAKING COOLANT ONTO ENGINE AND CRACKING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DEALER IS INSPECTING AND WILL REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT THE REAR SEAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE LEAK, TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS WERE $1600 DEALER STATED COLD WEATHER PLAYED A MAJOR PART IN DAMAGE. ...

Jul 12, 2001 Steering

THERE WAS A NOISE WHEN MAKING TURNS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. VEHICLE TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP. TIE ROD: INNER WAS CRACKED, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Steering

THERE WAS A NOISE WHEN MAKING TURNS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. VEHICLE TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP. TIE ROD: INNER WAS CRACKED, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jul 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER INFORMED BY INDEPENDENT SERVICE AGENT THAT VEHICLE'S HEAD GASKET WAS BAD AND THAT THIS HAD BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER INFORMED BY INDEPENDENT SERVICE AGENT THAT VEHICLE'S HEAD GASKET WAS BAD AND THAT THIS HAD BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED ON THREE OCCASSIONS, AND WERE REPLACED BY DEALER.*JB

Jun 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, PRIOR TO THE FIRE THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE MOTOR THAT WAS REPAIRED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE BRAKES OR AN ENGINE LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FIRE.*JB

Jun 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED ON THREE OCCASSIONS, AND WERE REPLACED BY DEALER.*JB

Jun 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, PRIOR TO THE FIRE THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE MOTOR THAT WAS REPAIRED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE BRAKES OR AN ENGINE LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FIRE.*JB

Jun 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED ON THREE OCCASSIONS, AND WERE REPLACED BY DEALER.*JB

Jun 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, PRIOR TO THE FIRE THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE MOTOR THAT WAS REPAIRED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE BRAKES OR AN ENGINE LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FIRE.*JB

Jun 19, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED ON THREE OCCASSIONS, AND WERE REPLACED BY DEALER.*JB

Jun 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, PRIOR TO THE FIRE THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE MOTOR THAT WAS REPAIRED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE BRAKES OR AN ENGINE LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FIRE.*JB

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD TWO HEAD GASKETS REPLACED IN A 6000 MILE SPAN I AM MAD. *AK

Jun 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD TWO HEAD GASKETS REPLACED IN A 6000 MILE SPAN I AM MAD. *AK

Jun 15, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 15, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 12, 2001 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE STARTED SMELLING LIKE BURNT RUBBER, ALSO STARTED SMOKING, HEARING ELECTRICAL POPPING NOISE AND THEN ENGINE STARTED BURNING WITH THE GLOW OF FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER AND OUT OF THE ENGINE HOOD COMPARTMENT. MY CHILDREN AND I JUMPED OUT OF THE CAR CRYING AND VERY EXCITED, TRUAMATIZED BY THE SOL...

Jun 12, 2001 Electrical System Fire

ENGINE STARTED SMELLING LIKE BURNT RUBBER, ALSO STARTED SMOKING, HEARING ELECTRICAL POPPING NOISE AND THEN ENGINE STARTED BURNING WITH THE GLOW OF FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER AND OUT OF THE ENGINE HOOD COMPARTMENT. MY CHILDREN AND I JUMPED OUT OF THE CAR CRYING AND VERY EXCITED, TRUAMATIZED BY THE SOL...

Jun 11, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING WENT OUT (65 MPH ON CURVE HOSE CAME OFF, HEAD GASKET REPLACED, STEERING GEAR REPLACED, NEW RACK WAS INSTALLED, REPLACED UP-STREM OXGEN SENSOR, POWER STEERING LEAK, DEALER COULD NOT FIND LEAK.

Jun 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

POWER STEERING WENT OUT (65 MPH ON CURVE HOSE CAME OFF, HEAD GASKET REPLACED, STEERING GEAR REPLACED, NEW RACK WAS INSTALLED, REPLACED UP-STREM OXGEN SENSOR, POWER STEERING LEAK, DEALER COULD NOT FIND LEAK.

Jun 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

POWER STEERING WENT OUT (65 MPH ON CURVE HOSE CAME OFF, HEAD GASKET REPLACED, STEERING GEAR REPLACED, NEW RACK WAS INSTALLED, REPLACED UP-STREM OXGEN SENSOR, POWER STEERING LEAK, DEALER COULD NOT FIND LEAK.

Jun 11, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING WENT OUT (65 MPH ON CURVE HOSE CAME OFF, HEAD GASKET REPLACED, STEERING GEAR REPLACED, NEW RACK WAS INSTALLED, REPLACED UP-STREM OXGEN SENSOR, POWER STEERING LEAK, DEALER COULD NOT FIND LEAK.

Jun 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

POWER STEERING WENT OUT (65 MPH ON CURVE HOSE CAME OFF, HEAD GASKET REPLACED, STEERING GEAR REPLACED, NEW RACK WAS INSTALLED, REPLACED UP-STREM OXGEN SENSOR, POWER STEERING LEAK, DEALER COULD NOT FIND LEAK.

Jun 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

POWER STEERING WENT OUT (65 MPH ON CURVE HOSE CAME OFF, HEAD GASKET REPLACED, STEERING GEAR REPLACED, NEW RACK WAS INSTALLED, REPLACED UP-STREM OXGEN SENSOR, POWER STEERING LEAK, DEALER COULD NOT FIND LEAK.

Jun 4, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR DUE TO DIFFERENTIAL. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR DUE TO DIFFERENTIAL. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Power Train

MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSIST WITH APPARENT KNOWN TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MANUFACTURER AGREED TO PAY HALF FOR APPARENT KNOWN HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. WHEN WILL THERE BE RECALLS FOR THESE TWO KNOWN PROBLEMS. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR DUE TO DIFFERENTIAL. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR DUE TO DIFFERENTIAL. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Power Train

MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSIST WITH APPARENT KNOWN TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MANUFACTURER AGREED TO PAY HALF FOR APPARENT KNOWN HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. WHEN WILL THERE BE RECALLS FOR THESE TWO KNOWN PROBLEMS. *AK

Jun 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

$800 HEAD GASKET REPAIR PLUS $300 TO REPLACE PARTS IT DAMAGED. *AK

Jun 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

$800 HEAD GASKET REPAIR PLUS $300 TO REPLACE PARTS IT DAMAGED. *AK

Jun 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT OIL WAS ON GROUND THAT CAME UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 22000 MILES BEFORE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT OIL WAS ON GROUND THAT CAME UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. HEAD GASKET BLEW AT 22000 MILES BEFORE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. POSSIBLE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING OF THE BRAKES OR ENGINE LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE.

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. POSSIBLE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING OF THE BRAKES OR ENGINE LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE.

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. POSSIBLE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING OF THE BRAKES OR ENGINE LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE.

May 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. POSSIBLE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING OF THE BRAKES OR ENGINE LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE.

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. POSSIBLE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING OF THE BRAKES OR ENGINE LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE.

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. POSSIBLE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING OF THE BRAKES OR ENGINE LEAK MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE.

May 17, 2001 Air Bags Crash

THIS IS THE 2D SAME VEHICLE IN TOTAL LOSS CRASHES IN 2 WEEKS WHERE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

May 17, 2001 Air Bags Crash

THIS IS THE 2D SAME VEHICLE IN TOTAL LOSS CRASHES IN 2 WEEKS WHERE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

May 8, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

May 8, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

May 5, 2001 Power Train

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE RESULTING IN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILURE. NLM

May 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE RESULTING IN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILURE. NLM

May 5, 2001 Equipment

RADIO FAILED. NLM

May 5, 2001 Suspension

THE FRONT END MAKES NOISE. NLM

May 5, 2001 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS FAILED. NLM

May 5, 2001 Power Train

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE RESULTING IN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILURE. NLM

May 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE RESULTING IN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILURE. NLM

May 5, 2001 Equipment

RADIO FAILED. NLM

May 5, 2001 Suspension

THE FRONT END MAKES NOISE. NLM

May 5, 2001 Electrical System

SPARK PLUGS FAILED. NLM

Apr 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STARTED TO NOTICE OIL ON GROUND, AND OIL GAUGE WENT DOWN TO GAUGES.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STARTED TO NOTICE OIL ON GROUND, AND OIL GAUGE WENT DOWN TO GAUGES.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STARTED TO NOTICE OIL ON GROUND, AND OIL GAUGE WENT DOWN TO GAUGES.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STARTED TO NOTICE OIL ON GROUND, AND OIL GAUGE WENT DOWN TO GAUGES.*AK

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET FAILED, DODGE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET FAILED, DODGE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE BACK FOR SAME PROBLEM TWICE. GASKETS WAS CONSISTENTLY LEAKING. DEALER CHARGED CONSUMER $500.00 FOR REPAIR.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE BACK FOR SAME PROBLEM TWICE. GASKETS WAS CONSISTENTLY LEAKING. DEALER CHARGED CONSUMER $500.00 FOR REPAIR.*AK

Mar 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A CRACK IN INTAKE MANIFOLD. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A CRACK IN INTAKE MANIFOLD. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A HEAD GASKET FAILURE DUE TO A LOSS OF OIL BLOWING OUT OF THE MANIFOLD DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A HEAD GASKET FAILURE DUE TO A LOSS OF OIL BLOWING OUT OF THE MANIFOLD DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE INSERTING FUELING NOZZLE INTO TANK FILL - PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND TANK FILL JUST INSIDE FILL DOOR COLLAPSED INTO BODY OF VEHICLE WITH NOZZLE AND DRIVERS HAND WHILE REFUELING VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE INSERTING FUELING NOZZLE INTO TANK FILL - PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND TANK FILL JUST INSIDE FILL DOOR COLLAPSED INTO BODY OF VEHICLE WITH NOZZLE AND DRIVERS HAND WHILE REFUELING VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HEAD GASKET - HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO (2) HEAD GASKETS DUE TO LEAKS IN THREE YEARS. FIRST ONE COST A DEDUCTIBLE OF $500 AND THE SECOND ONE WILL COST ME $250, ALTHOUGH I KNOW THAT DODGE HAS ISSUED TECH BULLETINS TO ADDRESS INSTALLATION PROBLEMS. DODGE DID THE GOOD WILL BIT IN BOTH CASES BY SUPPOS...

Mar 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET - HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO (2) HEAD GASKETS DUE TO LEAKS IN THREE YEARS. FIRST ONE COST A DEDUCTIBLE OF $500 AND THE SECOND ONE WILL COST ME $250, ALTHOUGH I KNOW THAT DODGE HAS ISSUED TECH BULLETINS TO ADDRESS INSTALLATION PROBLEMS. DODGE DID THE GOOD WILL BIT IN BOTH CASES BY SUPPOS...

Mar 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HEAD GASKET - HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO (2) HEAD GASKETS DUE TO LEAKS IN THREE YEARS. FIRST ONE COST A DEDUCTIBLE OF $500 AND THE SECOND ONE WILL COST ME $250, ALTHOUGH I KNOW THAT DODGE HAS ISSUED TECH BULLETINS TO ADDRESS INSTALLATION PROBLEMS. DODGE DID THE GOOD WILL BIT IN BOTH CASES BY SUPPOS...

Mar 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET - HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO (2) HEAD GASKETS DUE TO LEAKS IN THREE YEARS. FIRST ONE COST A DEDUCTIBLE OF $500 AND THE SECOND ONE WILL COST ME $250, ALTHOUGH I KNOW THAT DODGE HAS ISSUED TECH BULLETINS TO ADDRESS INSTALLATION PROBLEMS. DODGE DID THE GOOD WILL BIT IN BOTH CASES BY SUPPOS...

Mar 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE BECAUSE OF AN OIL LEAK AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A FAULTY HEAD GASKET. MY REPAIR BILL TOTALS $1400 AND CHRYSLER IS SAYING THAT THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. IF IT WERE STILL UNDER 50,000 MILES THEN THEY WOULD HAVE PROVIDED 'SOME TYPE OF ASSISTANCE'. I WOULD LIKE TO KN...

Mar 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE BECAUSE OF AN OIL LEAK AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A FAULTY HEAD GASKET. MY REPAIR BILL TOTALS $1400 AND CHRYSLER IS SAYING THAT THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. IF IT WERE STILL UNDER 50,000 MILES THEN THEY WOULD HAVE PROVIDED 'SOME TYPE OF ASSISTANCE'. I WOULD LIKE TO KN...

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR TIMING GEAR BELT PULLEY SYSTEM. CAR ENGINE WINDED REALLY LOUD. ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN AND LEAKING OIL, FOAMY WHIT RESIDUE FORMED AROUND INSIDE OF OIL CAP. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT MAY BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACE ALMOST 4 TIMES. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR TIMING GEAR BELT PULLEY SYSTEM. CAR ENGINE WINDED REALLY LOUD. ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN AND LEAKING OIL, FOAMY WHIT RESIDUE FORMED AROUND INSIDE OF OIL CAP. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT MAY BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACE ALMOST 4 TIMES. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Suspension

LOUD NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT SIDE UNDER HOOD, CONSUMER AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Suspension

LOUD NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT SIDE UNDER HOOD, CONSUMER AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY FIRST HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED 03/26/1998. HERE IT IS THREE YEARS LATER AND IT GOES AGAIN? A CALL WAS PLACED TO CHRYSLER ON 02/28/2001, AND THEY EVEN STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKETS ARE BAD AND A NEW ONE SHOULD DO THE TRICK. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR A SECOND HEAD GASKET, WHEN THE VERY FIRST ONE...

Mar 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY FIRST HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED 03/26/1998. HERE IT IS THREE YEARS LATER AND IT GOES AGAIN? A CALL WAS PLACED TO CHRYSLER ON 02/28/2001, AND THEY EVEN STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKETS ARE BAD AND A NEW ONE SHOULD DO THE TRICK. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR A SECOND HEAD GASKET, WHEN THE VERY FIRST ONE...

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DAIMLER-CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A FAULTY HEAD GASKET.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DAIMLER-CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A FAULTY HEAD GASKET.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL FROM THE BACK OF THE ENGINE

Feb 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL FROM THE BACK OF THE ENGINE

Feb 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEADGASKET BLEW OUT AND THE REPAIRMAN SAID TO CHECK IF THERE WAS A RECALL BECAUSE HE HAS SEEN AND HEARD ABOUT ALOT OF THE STRATUS' BLOWING THE HEADGASKET AS I AM LOOKING ON YOUR WEBSITE I SEE THAT HE IS CORRECT THERE ARE ALOT OF CASES OF BLOWING THE HEADGASKET. WAS THERE A RECALL IS THE DEAL...

Feb 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEADGASKET BLEW OUT AND THE REPAIRMAN SAID TO CHECK IF THERE WAS A RECALL BECAUSE HE HAS SEEN AND HEARD ABOUT ALOT OF THE STRATUS' BLOWING THE HEADGASKET AS I AM LOOKING ON YOUR WEBSITE I SEE THAT HE IS CORRECT THERE ARE ALOT OF CASES OF BLOWING THE HEADGASKET. WAS THERE A RECALL IS THE DEAL...

Feb 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE TRAVELING HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL ON TO EXHUST RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK INDEPENDENT MECHANIC POINTED OUT THAT HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL ON TO THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT TYPE OF ENGINE. BUT THE DEALER DID NOT BELIEVE THE STATEMENT. *YH

Feb 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE TRAVELING HEAD GASKET LEAKED OIL ON TO EXHUST RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK INDEPENDENT MECHANIC POINTED OUT THAT HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL ON TO THE EXHAUST PIPE WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT TYPE OF ENGINE. BUT THE DEALER DID NOT BELIEVE THE STATEMENT. *YH

Feb 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVERYTHING SEEMED TO GO WRONG WITH THIS CAR. I AM JUST GLAD NOTHING MAJOR HAPPENED WHILE MYTWO-YR OLD WAS PRESENT IN THE CAR. I WAS TOLD I HAD A CRACK IN THE HEAD CYLINDER WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. THIS IS NOT A CAR I WOULD RECOMMEND ANYONE SHOULD BUY ! *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVERYTHING SEEMED TO GO WRONG WITH THIS CAR. I AM JUST GLAD NOTHING MAJOR HAPPENED WHILE MYTWO-YR OLD WAS PRESENT IN THE CAR. I WAS TOLD I HAD A CRACK IN THE HEAD CYLINDER WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. THIS IS NOT A CAR I WOULD RECOMMEND ANYONE SHOULD BUY ! *AK

Feb 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TURN LIGHT SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED CONTROL PANEL TO BE INOPERABLE, SIGNAL LIGHTS INOPERABLE, AND HVAC INOPERABLE. *SLC

Feb 17, 2001 Seats

BACK SEAT COVER FAILED. *SLC

Feb 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES ABS IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ROTORS ARE WARPED. *SLC

Feb 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES ABS IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ROTORS ARE WARPED. *SLC

Feb 17, 2001 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS NOISY. *SLC

Feb 17, 2001 Structure

REAR DRIVER DOOR IS LOOSE, THERE IS RUST NEAR THE DOOR STRAPS. *SLC

Feb 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TURN LIGHT SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED CONTROL PANEL TO BE INOPERABLE, SIGNAL LIGHTS INOPERABLE, AND HVAC INOPERABLE. *SLC

Feb 17, 2001 Seats

BACK SEAT COVER FAILED. *SLC

Feb 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES ABS IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ROTORS ARE WARPED. *SLC

Feb 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES ABS IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ROTORS ARE WARPED. *SLC

Feb 17, 2001 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS NOISY. *SLC

Feb 17, 2001 Structure

REAR DRIVER DOOR IS LOOSE, THERE IS RUST NEAR THE DOOR STRAPS. *SLC

Feb 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHRYSLER ADMITTED TO PROBLEM BY OFFERING TO PAY PARTS BUT NO LABOR. NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHRYSLER ADMITTED TO PROBLEM BY OFFERING TO PAY PARTS BUT NO LABOR. NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PUT MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE EVERY 3,000 MILES. TODAY, WHEN I HAD MY OIL CHANGED, MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT I HAVE A HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE VEHICLES. MY 3 YEAR WARRANTY EXPIRED IN OCTOBER, BUT I AM HEARING THAT THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A 5 YEAR...

Feb 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PUT MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE EVERY 3,000 MILES. TODAY, WHEN I HAD MY OIL CHANGED, MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT I HAVE A HEAD GASKET OIL LEAK AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE VEHICLES. MY 3 YEAR WARRANTY EXPIRED IN OCTOBER, BUT I AM HEARING THAT THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A 5 YEAR...

Jan 30, 2001 Electrical System Fire

INS. ADJUSTED UNABLE TO DETECT CAUSE OF FIRE WHICH BURNED MY CAR TO THE GROUND. TOTAL LOSS!! TOOK FIRE DEPT 35 MINUTES TO ARRIVE. NOTHING LEFT BUT THE SHELL! CAR WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF! *AK

Jan 30, 2001 Electrical System Fire

INS. ADJUSTED UNABLE TO DETECT CAUSE OF FIRE WHICH BURNED MY CAR TO THE GROUND. TOTAL LOSS!! TOOK FIRE DEPT 35 MINUTES TO ARRIVE. NOTHING LEFT BUT THE SHELL! CAR WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF! *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS GETTING INTO OIL. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT 2.4L ENGINE HAD A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT WAS GETTING INTO OIL. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT 2.4L ENGINE HAD A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISE. CONSUMER CHECKED OIL AND NOTICED OIL WAS LOW. TECHNICIAN STATED HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISE. CONSUMER CHECKED OIL AND NOTICED OIL WAS LOW. TECHNICIAN STATED HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER'S BROTHER STARTED VEHICLE UP TO DRIVE VEHICLE OVER TO CONSUMER'S HOUSE. IN PROCESS OF DRIVING, SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. CONSUMER SMELLED THE SMOKE. BACKSEAT STARTED TO EVAPORATE. EVERYTHING THAT WAS INSIDE OFF VEHICLE WAS DEMOLISHED. *AK THE CLOGGED EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSED ...

Jan 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER'S BROTHER STARTED VEHICLE UP TO DRIVE VEHICLE OVER TO CONSUMER'S HOUSE. IN PROCESS OF DRIVING, SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. CONSUMER SMELLED THE SMOKE. BACKSEAT STARTED TO EVAPORATE. EVERYTHING THAT WAS INSIDE OFF VEHICLE WAS DEMOLISHED. *AK THE CLOGGED EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSED ...

Jan 8, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER'S BROTHER STARTED VEHICLE UP TO DRIVE VEHICLE OVER TO CONSUMER'S HOUSE. IN PROCESS OF DRIVING, SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. CONSUMER SMELLED THE SMOKE. BACKSEAT STARTED TO EVAPORATE. EVERYTHING THAT WAS INSIDE OFF VEHICLE WAS DEMOLISHED. *AK THE CLOGGED EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSED ...

Jan 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER'S BROTHER STARTED VEHICLE UP TO DRIVE VEHICLE OVER TO CONSUMER'S HOUSE. IN PROCESS OF DRIVING, SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. CONSUMER SMELLED THE SMOKE. BACKSEAT STARTED TO EVAPORATE. EVERYTHING THAT WAS INSIDE OFF VEHICLE WAS DEMOLISHED. *AK THE CLOGGED EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSED ...

Jan 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE - SEVERE OIL LEAK. *AK

Jan 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALERSHIP FOUND A LEAK DURING MY INSPECTION. NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. DECIDED TO RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM SINCE MY FATHER-IN-LAW HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS STRATUS. I FOUND MANY PROBLEMS LISTED BY OTHERS, WHICH LED TO THIS REPORT BEING FILED. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE SINCE THI...

Jan 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE - SEVERE OIL LEAK. *AK

Jan 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALERSHIP FOUND A LEAK DURING MY INSPECTION. NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. DECIDED TO RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM SINCE MY FATHER-IN-LAW HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS STRATUS. I FOUND MANY PROBLEMS LISTED BY OTHERS, WHICH LED TO THIS REPORT BEING FILED. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE SINCE THI...

Dec 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

'HEAD GASKET' - WE BOUGHT A NEW 1997 DODGE STRATUS IN MARCH OF 1997. AT 20,718 MILES THE HEAD GASKET FAILED BADLY. IT TOOK SEVERAL WEEKS TO GET IT FIXED (UNDER WARRANTY) WHILE THE PART WAS REDESIGNED. THE HEAD GASKET WAS FINE UNTIL 72,000 MILES - AT THAT POINT IT FAILED AGAIN. I DO NOT FEEL I SH...

Dec 14, 2000 Seats

'HEAD GASKET' - WE BOUGHT A NEW 1997 DODGE STRATUS IN MARCH OF 1997. AT 20,718 MILES THE HEAD GASKET FAILED BADLY. IT TOOK SEVERAL WEEKS TO GET IT FIXED (UNDER WARRANTY) WHILE THE PART WAS REDESIGNED. THE HEAD GASKET WAS FINE UNTIL 72,000 MILES - AT THAT POINT IT FAILED AGAIN. I DO NOT FEEL I SH...

Dec 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

'HEAD GASKET' - WE BOUGHT A NEW 1997 DODGE STRATUS IN MARCH OF 1997. AT 20,718 MILES THE HEAD GASKET FAILED BADLY. IT TOOK SEVERAL WEEKS TO GET IT FIXED (UNDER WARRANTY) WHILE THE PART WAS REDESIGNED. THE HEAD GASKET WAS FINE UNTIL 72,000 MILES - AT THAT POINT IT FAILED AGAIN. I DO NOT FEEL I SH...

Dec 14, 2000 Seats

'HEAD GASKET' - WE BOUGHT A NEW 1997 DODGE STRATUS IN MARCH OF 1997. AT 20,718 MILES THE HEAD GASKET FAILED BADLY. IT TOOK SEVERAL WEEKS TO GET IT FIXED (UNDER WARRANTY) WHILE THE PART WAS REDESIGNED. THE HEAD GASKET WAS FINE UNTIL 72,000 MILES - AT THAT POINT IT FAILED AGAIN. I DO NOT FEEL I SH...

Dec 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID IT WAS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM.*AK

Dec 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID IT WAS A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM.*AK

Dec 4, 2000 Structure

TRUNK LEAKS. *MJS

Dec 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *MJS

Dec 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES GO TO THE ROTORS WITHOUT ANY WARNING, INSPECTION COMPLETED ON THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE FINE, HOWEVER WITHIN 17 DAYS THE BRAKES WERE WORN DOWN TO THE ROTORS, SIX REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CONSUMER FEELS THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT COMPLETING THE WORK PROPERLY RESULTING IN RETURN VI...

Dec 4, 2000 Steering

THE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *MJS

Dec 4, 2000 Structure

TRUNK LEAKS. *MJS

Dec 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *MJS

Dec 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES GO TO THE ROTORS WITHOUT ANY WARNING, INSPECTION COMPLETED ON THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE FINE, HOWEVER WITHIN 17 DAYS THE BRAKES WERE WORN DOWN TO THE ROTORS, SIX REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CONSUMER FEELS THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT COMPLETING THE WORK PROPERLY RESULTING IN RETURN VI...

Dec 4, 2000 Steering

THE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *MJS

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

APPARANTLY ALL DODGE STRATUS HEAD GASKETS ARE FAILING AND IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I GUESS DODGE WILL SELL YOU A CHEAP CAR AND MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE BY CHARGING YOU A FORTUNE TO FIX THEIR MISTAKES. *AK

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

APPARANTLY ALL DODGE STRATUS HEAD GASKETS ARE FAILING AND IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I GUESS DODGE WILL SELL YOU A CHEAP CAR AND MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE BY CHARGING YOU A FORTUNE TO FIX THEIR MISTAKES. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL UNDER VEHICLE ON DRIVEWAY . CONTACTED DEALER WHO STATED THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL UNDER VEHICLE ON DRIVEWAY . CONTACTED DEALER WHO STATED THAT ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

A FAN BELT WAS LOOSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WAS A BAD LEAK COMING FROM CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

A FAN BELT WAS LOOSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WAS A BAD LEAK COMING FROM CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

A FAN BELT WAS LOOSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WAS A BAD LEAK COMING FROM CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

A FAN BELT WAS LOOSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WAS A BAD LEAK COMING FROM CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKY HEAD GASKET-CHYLR "FEELS NO RESPONSIBILTY" TO ASSUME LIABILITY W/OBVIOUS DEFECT. *AK

Nov 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKY HEAD GASKET-CHYLR "FEELS NO RESPONSIBILTY" TO ASSUME LIABILITY W/OBVIOUS DEFECT. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS ARE LEAKING OIL ONTO ENGINE. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS ARE LEAKING OIL ONTO ENGINE. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ATTENTION REALLY NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO THIS PROBLEM. IT IS PRETTY OBVIOUS THAT A RE-CALL OF SOME SORT SHOULD BE INITIATED FOR THE HEAD GASKETS ON THESE VEHICLES. THERE IS SPECULATION THAT SOME SORT OF "SECRET WARRANTY" THAT COVERS UP TO 5 YEARS/100,000 MILES EXISTS. IT IS THE DUTY AND OBLIGATIO...

Oct 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ATTENTION REALLY NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO THIS PROBLEM. IT IS PRETTY OBVIOUS THAT A RE-CALL OF SOME SORT SHOULD BE INITIATED FOR THE HEAD GASKETS ON THESE VEHICLES. THERE IS SPECULATION THAT SOME SORT OF "SECRET WARRANTY" THAT COVERS UP TO 5 YEARS/100,000 MILES EXISTS. IT IS THE DUTY AND OBLIGATIO...

Oct 6, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND REAR SEAT RELEASED FROM THE SEAT TRACKS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 6, 2000 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND REAR SEAT RELEASED FROM THE SEAT TRACKS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 6, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND REAR SEAT RELEASED FROM THE SEAT TRACKS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 6, 2000 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND REAR SEAT RELEASED FROM THE SEAT TRACKS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 53,000 MILES CAUSING A LOSS OF COOLANT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY LED TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME AND FILLED COOLING SYSTEM WITH COOLANT/WATER. TOOK TO NEAREST DEALER FOR REPAIR; WAITING FOR ESTIMATE OF COST AS OF 10/5/00. IDLER PULLY FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF...

Oct 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 53,000 MILES CAUSING A LOSS OF COOLANT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY LED TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME AND FILLED COOLING SYSTEM WITH COOLANT/WATER. TOOK TO NEAREST DEALER FOR REPAIR; WAITING FOR ESTIMATE OF COST AS OF 10/5/00. IDLER PULLY FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF...

Oct 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS BRAKE FAILURES, BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MANY TIMES. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BODY SERVICE. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL IN ENGINE. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS BRAKE FAILURES, BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MANY TIMES. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BODY SERVICE. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL IN ENGINE. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS BRAKE FAILURES, BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MANY TIMES. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BODY SERVICE. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL IN ENGINE. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS BRAKE FAILURES, BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MANY TIMES. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BODY SERVICE. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL IN ENGINE. *SLC

Sep 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS HAVE BLOWN OUT ON 5 OCCASIONS. DEALER IS INSPECTING VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS HAVE BLOWN OUT ON 5 OCCASIONS. DEALER IS INSPECTING VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

AT LEAST 14 OCCURENCES OF HEADLIGHT BLOWING OUT AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING, 2 AT HIGH SPEEDS , TEH MOST RECENT ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT, HASD BEEN IN SHOP 4 TIMES PREVIOUS FOR SAME, DEALER NOR CHRYSLER CORP CAN SEEM TO FIX PROBLEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS FALT WITH THE POTENTIAL TO END LIKE FIRESTON...

Sep 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

AT LEAST 14 OCCURENCES OF HEADLIGHT BLOWING OUT AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING, 2 AT HIGH SPEEDS , TEH MOST RECENT ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT, HASD BEEN IN SHOP 4 TIMES PREVIOUS FOR SAME, DEALER NOR CHRYSLER CORP CAN SEEM TO FIX PROBLEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS FALT WITH THE POTENTIAL TO END LIKE FIRESTON...

Sep 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

TACHOMETER STOPS WORKING AND RETURNS TO 0 RPM AT SAME TIME ODOMETER LIGHT GOES OUT. STAYS THAT WAY FOR PERIODS OF ONE MINUTE TO 30 MINUTES. THEN BOTH START WORKING AGAIN, WITH NO LOSS OF MILES BEING RECORDED. CHECKED FUSES AND GROUND WIRES, SEEM TO BE OK. DEALER WANTS $400+ TO CHECK PROBLEM. NO...

Sep 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

TACHOMETER STOPS WORKING AND RETURNS TO 0 RPM AT SAME TIME ODOMETER LIGHT GOES OUT. STAYS THAT WAY FOR PERIODS OF ONE MINUTE TO 30 MINUTES. THEN BOTH START WORKING AGAIN, WITH NO LOSS OF MILES BEING RECORDED. CHECKED FUSES AND GROUND WIRES, SEEM TO BE OK. DEALER WANTS $400+ TO CHECK PROBLEM. NO...

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK MY STRATUS TO A FRIEND MECHANIC FOR WHAT I THOUGHT TO BE A SIMPLE OIL LEAK, HE ADVISED IT WAS THE HEAD GASKET. ALSO ADVISED ME THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE NEONS AND STRATUS. SHOULD CHRYSLER PAY FOR THIS REPAIR IF IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT? I DO THINK SO.

Sep 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK MY STRATUS TO A FRIEND MECHANIC FOR WHAT I THOUGHT TO BE A SIMPLE OIL LEAK, HE ADVISED IT WAS THE HEAD GASKET. ALSO ADVISED ME THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE NEONS AND STRATUS. SHOULD CHRYSLER PAY FOR THIS REPAIR IF IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT? I DO THINK SO.

Sep 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other

SOMEONE I WORKED WITH HAS THE SAME CAR (YEAR/MODEL) AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I WILL BE INVESTIGATING THIS ON MY OUW AS WELL AND CONTACTING DODGE DIRECTLY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other

SOMEONE I WORKED WITH HAS THE SAME CAR (YEAR/MODEL) AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I WILL BE INVESTIGATING THIS ON MY OUW AS WELL AND CONTACTING DODGE DIRECTLY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Sep 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKING HEAD GASKET AND MAP SENSOR. *AK

Sep 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKING HEAD GASKET AND MAP SENSOR. *AK

Sep 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKING HEAD GASKET AND MAP SENSOR. *AK

Sep 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEAKING HEAD GASKET AND MAP SENSOR. *AK

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Sep 6, 2000 Suspension

REPLACED ONCE DUE TO RECALL. MAKING SAME NOISE WHEN ORIGINAL FAILURE OCCURRED. WORRIED FAILURE WILL OCCUR AGAIN DUE TO NOISE. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Suspension

REPLACED ONCE DUE TO RECALL. MAKING SAME NOISE WHEN ORIGINAL FAILURE OCCURRED. WORRIED FAILURE WILL OCCUR AGAIN DUE TO NOISE. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Suspension

REPLACED ONCE DUE TO RECALL. MAKING SAME NOISE WHEN ORIGINAL FAILURE OCCURRED. WORRIED FAILURE WILL OCCUR AGAIN DUE TO NOISE. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Suspension

REPLACED ONCE DUE TO RECALL. MAKING SAME NOISE WHEN ORIGINAL FAILURE OCCURRED. WORRIED FAILURE WILL OCCUR AGAIN DUE TO NOISE. *AK

Sep 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET FAILURE AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT COMMIT TO REPAIR AND WANTS TO CHARGE ME FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK OF $100

Sep 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET FAILURE AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT COMMIT TO REPAIR AND WANTS TO CHARGE ME FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK OF $100

Sep 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET FAILURE AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT COMMIT TO REPAIR AND WANTS TO CHARGE ME FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK OF $100

Sep 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET FAILURE AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT COMMIT TO REPAIR AND WANTS TO CHARGE ME FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK OF $100

Aug 21, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN. PART OF THE SEAT WHERE CONSUMER'S HIP GOES UP A METAL PIECE STICKS OUT. CONSUMER FEELS FRAME MAY BREAK COMPLETELY, AND FAMILY MAY BE INJURED. *AK LEFT FRONT SEAT HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS. LEFT DOOR HINGE BROKE TOO. FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAI...

Aug 21, 2000 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN. PART OF THE SEAT WHERE CONSUMER'S HIP GOES UP A METAL PIECE STICKS OUT. CONSUMER FEELS FRAME MAY BREAK COMPLETELY, AND FAMILY MAY BE INJURED. *AK LEFT FRONT SEAT HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS. LEFT DOOR HINGE BROKE TOO. FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAI...

Aug 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN. PART OF THE SEAT WHERE CONSUMER'S HIP GOES UP A METAL PIECE STICKS OUT. CONSUMER FEELS FRAME MAY BREAK COMPLETELY, AND FAMILY MAY BE INJURED. *AK LEFT FRONT SEAT HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS. LEFT DOOR HINGE BROKE TOO. FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAI...

Aug 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN. PART OF THE SEAT WHERE CONSUMER'S HIP GOES UP A METAL PIECE STICKS OUT. CONSUMER FEELS FRAME MAY BREAK COMPLETELY, AND FAMILY MAY BE INJURED. *AK LEFT FRONT SEAT HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS. LEFT DOOR HINGE BROKE TOO. FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAI...

Aug 21, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN. PART OF THE SEAT WHERE CONSUMER'S HIP GOES UP A METAL PIECE STICKS OUT. CONSUMER FEELS FRAME MAY BREAK COMPLETELY, AND FAMILY MAY BE INJURED. *AK LEFT FRONT SEAT HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS. LEFT DOOR HINGE BROKE TOO. FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAI...

Aug 21, 2000 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN. PART OF THE SEAT WHERE CONSUMER'S HIP GOES UP A METAL PIECE STICKS OUT. CONSUMER FEELS FRAME MAY BREAK COMPLETELY, AND FAMILY MAY BE INJURED. *AK LEFT FRONT SEAT HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS. LEFT DOOR HINGE BROKE TOO. FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAI...

Aug 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN. PART OF THE SEAT WHERE CONSUMER'S HIP GOES UP A METAL PIECE STICKS OUT. CONSUMER FEELS FRAME MAY BREAK COMPLETELY, AND FAMILY MAY BE INJURED. *AK LEFT FRONT SEAT HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS. LEFT DOOR HINGE BROKE TOO. FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAI...

Aug 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN. PART OF THE SEAT WHERE CONSUMER'S HIP GOES UP A METAL PIECE STICKS OUT. CONSUMER FEELS FRAME MAY BREAK COMPLETELY, AND FAMILY MAY BE INJURED. *AK LEFT FRONT SEAT HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS. LEFT DOOR HINGE BROKE TOO. FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS FAI...

Aug 8, 2000 Equipment

I NOTICED THAT MY AIR CONDITIONER WAS BLOWING WARM AIR ON JULY 4TH WHICH WAS A REALLY HOT DAY I CONTACTED QUICK LUBE ON THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY THEY INFORMED ME IT WAS MY COMPRESSOR THEY SAID THAT IT WAS WAY PREMATURE TO LOSE A COMPRESSOR AT 47,000 MILES AND THAT I SHOULD CONTACT MY DEALERSHIP WHICH I...

Aug 8, 2000 Equipment

I NOTICED THAT MY AIR CONDITIONER WAS BLOWING WARM AIR ON JULY 4TH WHICH WAS A REALLY HOT DAY I CONTACTED QUICK LUBE ON THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY THEY INFORMED ME IT WAS MY COMPRESSOR THEY SAID THAT IT WAS WAY PREMATURE TO LOSE A COMPRESSOR AT 47,000 MILES AND THAT I SHOULD CONTACT MY DEALERSHIP WHICH I...

Jul 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON FOUR OCCASIONS. BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR MOMENTARILY, AND RETURN AFTER PUMPING THE PEDAL A FEW TIMES. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER'S SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON FOUR OCCASIONS. BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR MOMENTARILY, AND RETURN AFTER PUMPING THE PEDAL A FEW TIMES. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER'S SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Jul 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BEGAN LEAKING PROFUSELY AT 31,000 MILES. MY WARRENTY IS OVER AND WANT INFORMATION ON HOW TO GAIN A REPLACEMENT FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I HAVE SEARCHED THE WEB AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PART IN THE STRATUS. IS ANYTHING BEING DONE? *AK

Jul 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET BEGAN LEAKING PROFUSELY AT 31,000 MILES. MY WARRENTY IS OVER AND WANT INFORMATION ON HOW TO GAIN A REPLACEMENT FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I HAVE SEARCHED THE WEB AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PART IN THE STRATUS. IS ANYTHING BEING DONE? *AK

Jul 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I USED THE BACK BUTTON TO CORRECT AN ITEM, THE ORIGINAL COMMENTS WERE WIPED OUT. YOU HAVE TO FIX THAT. WE HAVE HAD FOUR BRAKE FAILURES ON OUR DODGE. EACH HAS BEEN EXACTLY THE SAME. THE FIRST TWO WERE ON SUCCESSIVE DAYS WHEN THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 10000 MILES ON IT. BOSCO DODGE INSPECTED THEY ...

Jul 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I USED THE BACK BUTTON TO CORRECT AN ITEM, THE ORIGINAL COMMENTS WERE WIPED OUT. YOU HAVE TO FIX THAT. WE HAVE HAD FOUR BRAKE FAILURES ON OUR DODGE. EACH HAS BEEN EXACTLY THE SAME. THE FIRST TWO WERE ON SUCCESSIVE DAYS WHEN THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 10000 MILES ON IT. BOSCO DODGE INSPECTED THEY ...

Jul 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I USED THE BACK BUTTON TO CORRECT AN ITEM, THE ORIGINAL COMMENTS WERE WIPED OUT. YOU HAVE TO FIX THAT. WE HAVE HAD FOUR BRAKE FAILURES ON OUR DODGE. EACH HAS BEEN EXACTLY THE SAME. THE FIRST TWO WERE ON SUCCESSIVE DAYS WHEN THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 10000 MILES ON IT. BOSCO DODGE INSPECTED THEY ...

Jul 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I USED THE BACK BUTTON TO CORRECT AN ITEM, THE ORIGINAL COMMENTS WERE WIPED OUT. YOU HAVE TO FIX THAT. WE HAVE HAD FOUR BRAKE FAILURES ON OUR DODGE. EACH HAS BEEN EXACTLY THE SAME. THE FIRST TWO WERE ON SUCCESSIVE DAYS WHEN THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 10000 MILES ON IT. BOSCO DODGE INSPECTED THEY ...

Jul 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EINGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING. GASKET IS BEING REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EINGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING. GASKET IS BEING REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD - UPON DEALER REPLACING DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET, WAS NOTIFIED BY DEALER THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS A CRACK AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. PRIOR TO TAKING TO DEALER ANOTHER GARAGE HAD DETERMINED THE CAUSE FOR OVERHEATING TO BE FROM A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. THEY DID NOT MENTION ANY...

Jul 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD - UPON DEALER REPLACING DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET, WAS NOTIFIED BY DEALER THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS A CRACK AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. PRIOR TO TAKING TO DEALER ANOTHER GARAGE HAD DETERMINED THE CAUSE FOR OVERHEATING TO BE FROM A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. THEY DID NOT MENTION ANY...

Jul 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD - UPON DEALER REPLACING DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET, WAS NOTIFIED BY DEALER THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS A CRACK AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. PRIOR TO TAKING TO DEALER ANOTHER GARAGE HAD DETERMINED THE CAUSE FOR OVERHEATING TO BE FROM A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. THEY DID NOT MENTION ANY...

Jul 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD - UPON DEALER REPLACING DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET, WAS NOTIFIED BY DEALER THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS A CRACK AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. PRIOR TO TAKING TO DEALER ANOTHER GARAGE HAD DETERMINED THE CAUSE FOR OVERHEATING TO BE FROM A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. THEY DID NOT MENTION ANY...

Jul 7, 2000 Power Train

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.*AK

Jul 7, 2000 Power Train

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.*AK

Jun 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH WAS NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME AND WHICH WAS NOT OPERABLE [HAD NOT BEEN WORKING PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT] SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSED THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AS IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE FLOORBOARDED. DRIVER AVOIDED OTHER TRAFFIC BUT ENDED UP IN A FIELD. CAR WAS T...

Jun 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH WAS NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME AND WHICH WAS NOT OPERABLE [HAD NOT BEEN WORKING PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT] SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSED THE CAR TO ACCELERATE AS IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE FLOORBOARDED. DRIVER AVOIDED OTHER TRAFFIC BUT ENDED UP IN A FIELD. CAR WAS T...

Jun 23, 2000 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED FOR A SEC THEN IT WENT OFF RIPPING MY HAND OFF THE STERING WHEEL I HAD MY FAMILY IN THE CAR . IT WAS LOUD AND MY ARM HAD PLASTIC IN IT . *AK

Jun 23, 2000 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED FOR A SEC THEN IT WENT OFF RIPPING MY HAND OFF THE STERING WHEEL I HAD MY FAMILY IN THE CAR . IT WAS LOUD AND MY ARM HAD PLASTIC IN IT . *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 61,000 MILES OIL STARTED LEAKING FROM ENGINE HEAD GASKET. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO USE MORE FUEL/ STALL, AND ENGINE TO BLOW OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 61,000 MILES OIL STARTED LEAKING FROM ENGINE HEAD GASKET. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO USE MORE FUEL/ STALL, AND ENGINE TO BLOW OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 61,000 MILES OIL STARTED LEAKING FROM ENGINE HEAD GASKET. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO USE MORE FUEL/ STALL, AND ENGINE TO BLOW OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 61,000 MILES OIL STARTED LEAKING FROM ENGINE HEAD GASKET. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO USE MORE FUEL/ STALL, AND ENGINE TO BLOW OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AND SPILLED OIL. *AK

Jun 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AND SPILLED OIL. *AK

Jun 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE . THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE WILL ADD MOR INFORMATION.

Jun 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE . THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE WILL ADD MOR INFORMATION.

May 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN OIL LEAKAGE, THE OIL INDICATOR NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. *MJS

May 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN OIL LEAKAGE, THE OIL INDICATOR NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. *MJS

May 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *MJS

May 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT SNAPPED AT 15000 MILES. *MJS

May 23, 2000 Structure

A PLATE THAT CONNECTS THE MOTOR TO THE TRANSMISSION CRACKED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS

May 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN OIL LEAKAGE, THE OIL INDICATOR NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. *MJS

May 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN OIL LEAKAGE, THE OIL INDICATOR NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. *MJS

May 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *MJS

May 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT SNAPPED AT 15000 MILES. *MJS

May 23, 2000 Structure

A PLATE THAT CONNECTS THE MOTOR TO THE TRANSMISSION CRACKED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS

May 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED 3 TIMES, CONSUME BELIEVES THIS IS EXCESSIVE AND IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

May 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED 3 TIMES, CONSUME BELIEVES THIS IS EXCESSIVE AND IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

May 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WITH 84,000 MILES. CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. I OWNED IT FOR 2 YEARS. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND 2 DODGE DEALERSHIPS. THE FIRST DODGE DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR FOR OVER 6 WEEKS THEY COULD NOT FIX IT AFTER THE HEADGASKET WAS REPLACED. BASICALLY THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED ALONG W...

May 15, 2000 Electrical System

MY HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WITH 84,000 MILES. CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. I OWNED IT FOR 2 YEARS. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND 2 DODGE DEALERSHIPS. THE FIRST DODGE DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR FOR OVER 6 WEEKS THEY COULD NOT FIX IT AFTER THE HEADGASKET WAS REPLACED. BASICALLY THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED ALONG W...

May 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WITH 84,000 MILES. CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. I OWNED IT FOR 2 YEARS. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND 2 DODGE DEALERSHIPS. THE FIRST DODGE DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR FOR OVER 6 WEEKS THEY COULD NOT FIX IT AFTER THE HEADGASKET WAS REPLACED. BASICALLY THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED ALONG W...

May 15, 2000 Electrical System

MY HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WITH 84,000 MILES. CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. I OWNED IT FOR 2 YEARS. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND 2 DODGE DEALERSHIPS. THE FIRST DODGE DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR FOR OVER 6 WEEKS THEY COULD NOT FIX IT AFTER THE HEADGASKET WAS REPLACED. BASICALLY THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED ALONG W...

Apr 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BALL JOINTS WENT OUT AND BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Suspension

BALL JOINTS WENT OUT AND BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BALL JOINTS WENT OUT AND BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Suspension

BALL JOINTS WENT OUT AND BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, LEAKING OIL FROM THE REAR PART OF THE HEAD

Apr 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, LEAKING OIL FROM THE REAR PART OF THE HEAD

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL AROUND THE GASKET. APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN SET AT THE DEALER. ALSO, THE VEHICLE IS LOSING ANTI-FREEZE. THERE APPEARS TO BE NO LEAKAGE FROM THE RADIATOR. WILL HAVE AN INSPECTIONS PERFORMED AT ENGINE APPOINTMENT. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL AROUND THE GASKET. APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN SET AT THE DEALER. ALSO, THE VEHICLE IS LOSING ANTI-FREEZE. THERE APPEARS TO BE NO LEAKAGE FROM THE RADIATOR. WILL HAVE AN INSPECTIONS PERFORMED AT ENGINE APPOINTMENT. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE WAS RUBBING ON SOMETHING. I HAVE BRAKE LINE TO PROVE THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG CRYL/DODGE SAID BECAUSE I HAD CAR TOWED TO MY REPAIR PLACE THERE WAS NOTHING THAY COULD OR WOULD DO FOR ME.AND THIS WAS NOT A PROBLEM. I HAVE MY 5 SPEED TRANS. REBUILT AND HEADLIGHTS REPLACED B...

Apr 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE WAS RUBBING ON SOMETHING. I HAVE BRAKE LINE TO PROVE THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG CRYL/DODGE SAID BECAUSE I HAD CAR TOWED TO MY REPAIR PLACE THERE WAS NOTHING THAY COULD OR WOULD DO FOR ME.AND THIS WAS NOT A PROBLEM. I HAVE MY 5 SPEED TRANS. REBUILT AND HEADLIGHTS REPLACED B...

Apr 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL AT RATE OF 1 QUART PER 3,000 MILES. DAIMLERCHRYSLER CONTACTED BUT KEPT DETAILS REGARDING SCOPE OF FAILURES A SECRET. THEY OFFERED TO SPLIT REPAIR COSTS 50-50 WITH ME (MY PORTION TO EXCEED $300). CONTACTED A NUMBER OF DEALERS AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, ALL OF WHICH CON...

Apr 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL AT RATE OF 1 QUART PER 3,000 MILES. DAIMLERCHRYSLER CONTACTED BUT KEPT DETAILS REGARDING SCOPE OF FAILURES A SECRET. THEY OFFERED TO SPLIT REPAIR COSTS 50-50 WITH ME (MY PORTION TO EXCEED $300). CONTACTED A NUMBER OF DEALERS AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, ALL OF WHICH CON...

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABOUT 3 WEEKS BEFORE THE PROBLEM WAS REALIZED, I HEARD A VERY LOUD WHIRRING SOUND. I HAD TAKEN IT TO FEENEY DODGE IN PALATINE TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES DONE. THEY DID THE BRAKES BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY DID NOT NOTICE THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING NOISE. I TOOK IT TO GOODYEAR IN MT. PROSPECT FOR R...

Apr 7, 2000 Power Train

ABOUT 3 WEEKS BEFORE THE PROBLEM WAS REALIZED, I HEARD A VERY LOUD WHIRRING SOUND. I HAD TAKEN IT TO FEENEY DODGE IN PALATINE TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES DONE. THEY DID THE BRAKES BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY DID NOT NOTICE THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING NOISE. I TOOK IT TO GOODYEAR IN MT. PROSPECT FOR R...

Apr 7, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABOUT 3 WEEKS BEFORE THE PROBLEM WAS REALIZED, I HEARD A VERY LOUD WHIRRING SOUND. I HAD TAKEN IT TO FEENEY DODGE IN PALATINE TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES DONE. THEY DID THE BRAKES BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY DID NOT NOTICE THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING NOISE. I TOOK IT TO GOODYEAR IN MT. PROSPECT FOR R...

Apr 7, 2000 Power Train

ABOUT 3 WEEKS BEFORE THE PROBLEM WAS REALIZED, I HEARD A VERY LOUD WHIRRING SOUND. I HAD TAKEN IT TO FEENEY DODGE IN PALATINE TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES DONE. THEY DID THE BRAKES BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY DID NOT NOTICE THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING NOISE. I TOOK IT TO GOODYEAR IN MT. PROSPECT FOR R...

Apr 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT 5 MILES PER HOUR COLLISION. NO DAMAGE TO OTHER CAR BUT OUR CAR HAD A BLOWN OUT WINDSHIELD, SIDE WINDOW, BLOWN APART DASH AND STEERING COLUM. ONLY DAMAGE TO CAR WAS IN THE INTERIOR. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT 5 MILES PER HOUR COLLISION. NO DAMAGE TO OTHER CAR BUT OUR CAR HAD A BLOWN OUT WINDSHIELD, SIDE WINDOW, BLOWN APART DASH AND STEERING COLUM. ONLY DAMAGE TO CAR WAS IN THE INTERIOR. *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE NEW HEAD GASKET IS A NEW DESIGN MEANING THAT THE ORIGINAL IS DEFECTIVE. I REALIZE THAT I HAVE ALLOT OF MILEAGE ON MY VEHICLE, BUT CONSIDERI...

Mar 24, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE WITHOUT ANY HELP. THE REPRESENTATIVE I TALKED TO WAS VERY INSENSITIVE TO THE PROBLEM I CALLED IN ABOUT. I KNOW OF 2 DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND GOT IT FIXED, EVEN AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS OUT. I HAD NO OPTION BUT TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND FIXED. THE CAR I...

Mar 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE NEW HEAD GASKET IS A NEW DESIGN MEANING THAT THE ORIGINAL IS DEFECTIVE. I REALIZE THAT I HAVE ALLOT OF MILEAGE ON MY VEHICLE, BUT CONSIDERI...

Mar 24, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE WITHOUT ANY HELP. THE REPRESENTATIVE I TALKED TO WAS VERY INSENSITIVE TO THE PROBLEM I CALLED IN ABOUT. I KNOW OF 2 DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND GOT IT FIXED, EVEN AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS OUT. I HAD NO OPTION BUT TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND FIXED. THE CAR I...

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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, OIL COULD GET ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND START A FIRE. *AK *ML

Mar 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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, OIL COULD GET ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND START A FIRE. *AK *ML

Mar 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 KNOW HOW TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM IT HAPPENING WHEN THE WARRENTY IS UP. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 KNOW HOW TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM IT HAPPENING WHEN THE WARRENTY IS UP. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE FILLING FUEL TANK A FIRE COMMENCED FROM FUEL FILLER NECK. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. CAUSE OF FIRE BELIEVED TO BE STATIC ELECTRICITY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE FILLING FUEL TANK A FIRE COMMENCED FROM FUEL FILLER NECK. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. CAUSE OF FIRE BELIEVED TO BE STATIC ELECTRICITY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND ONGOING BODY IDLE VIBRATION

Mar 1, 2000 Suspension

PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND ONGOING BODY IDLE VIBRATION

Mar 1, 2000 Power Train

WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A BUSY STREET AND WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR ACTED LIKE IT HAD BEEN PUT IN NEUTRAL. I LIMPED IT OVER TO A TRANSMISSION PLACE AND THEY PUT A MACHINE ON IT. THE THIRD GEAR IS OUT SO WE HAD TO HAVE IT REBUILT. THE COST TO DO THIS IS $1650.00. ...

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND ONGOING BODY IDLE VIBRATION

Mar 1, 2000 Suspension

PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE AND ONGOING BODY IDLE VIBRATION

Mar 1, 2000 Power Train

WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A BUSY STREET AND WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR ACTED LIKE IT HAD BEEN PUT IN NEUTRAL. I LIMPED IT OVER TO A TRANSMISSION PLACE AND THEY PUT A MACHINE ON IT. THE THIRD GEAR IS OUT SO WE HAD TO HAVE IT REBUILT. THE COST TO DO THIS IS $1650.00. ...

Feb 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BEL/ PULLEY BEARING FAILED, CAUSING PULLEY TO BREAK

Feb 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BEL/ PULLEY BEARING FAILED, CAUSING PULLEY TO BREAK

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURE FOR THE SECOND TIME WITHIN 17,000 MILES OF FIRST REPLACEMENT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND NOT UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK *ML

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURE FOR THE SECOND TIME WITHIN 17,000 MILES OF FIRST REPLACEMENT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND NOT UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK *ML

Feb 23, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR--CAR "KICKS AND BOLTS" AS THOUGH THE DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES AT 30 MILES PER HOUR. ALSO, CAR NEEDS A NEW HEAD GASKET AT 50,000 MILES. CAR HAS BEEN SERVICES REGULARLY AND WELL MAINTAINED. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?!

Feb 23, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR--CAR "KICKS AND BOLTS" AS THOUGH THE DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES AT 30 MILES PER HOUR. ALSO, CAR NEEDS A NEW HEAD GASKET AT 50,000 MILES. CAR HAS BEEN SERVICES REGULARLY AND WELL MAINTAINED. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?!

Feb 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL AT 51,000 MILES. SPOKE TO MECHANIC THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE GASKET. I HAVE THE GASKET IF THE NHTSA WISHES TO INSPECT. SPOKE TO DODGE THEY SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE STRATUS BUT IT WAS NOT COVER UNDER THE WARRANTY.*AK

Feb 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL AT 51,000 MILES. SPOKE TO MECHANIC THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE GASKET. I HAVE THE GASKET IF THE NHTSA WISHES TO INSPECT. SPOKE TO DODGE THEY SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE STRATUS BUT IT WAS NOT COVER UNDER THE WARRANTY.*AK

Feb 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER PURCHASED CAR USED AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT 44,000 MILES. NOW AT 61,000 MILES IT HAS BLOWN OUT AGAIN. DEALER ISN'T GOING TO REPLACE IT, BUT MANUFACTURER WANTS THE CONSUMER TO GET THE CAR TO DEALER, AND THEY HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE TO LOOK AT IT. *AK *ML

Feb 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER PURCHASED CAR USED AND ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT 44,000 MILES. NOW AT 61,000 MILES IT HAS BLOWN OUT AGAIN. DEALER ISN'T GOING TO REPLACE IT, BUT MANUFACTURER WANTS THE CONSUMER TO GET THE CAR TO DEALER, AND THEY HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE TO LOOK AT IT. *AK *ML

Feb 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL AT 43000 MILES. THIS HAS TO BE A DEFECT. *AK

Feb 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL AT 43000 MILES. THIS HAS TO BE A DEFECT. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Power Train

ON ACCELERATION VEHICLE DOES NOT GEAR IN. TRANSMISSION DID NOT ENGAGE, AND LEFT VEHICLE STRANDED TO BE HIT IN TRAFFIC. ALSO SLIPS AFTER ACCELERATION OR DOES A HARD KICK INTO GEAR. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING DRIVING ON SNOW THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSED A FEEDBACK TO THE SYSTEM THAT RESULTED IN LOCKING UP,AND A PEDAL THAT REBOUNDED OUT WHEN BRAKING ON SNOW. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Power Train

ON ACCELERATION VEHICLE DOES NOT GEAR IN. TRANSMISSION DID NOT ENGAGE, AND LEFT VEHICLE STRANDED TO BE HIT IN TRAFFIC. ALSO SLIPS AFTER ACCELERATION OR DOES A HARD KICK INTO GEAR. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING DRIVING ON SNOW THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSED A FEEDBACK TO THE SYSTEM THAT RESULTED IN LOCKING UP,AND A PEDAL THAT REBOUNDED OUT WHEN BRAKING ON SNOW. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKS PREMATURELY... WILL CONTACT CHRYSLER. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TWO MECHANICS LOOK AT THE ENGINE, AND BOTH SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THEN WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID OUR WARRANTY IS UP AND THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THEY DID OFFER US TRADE IN. HOW IRONIC? UPON LOOKING AT YOUR COMPLAINTS DATABASE I CAN SEE THAT I'M NOT THE...

Feb 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKS PREMATURELY... WILL CONTACT CHRYSLER. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TWO MECHANICS LOOK AT THE ENGINE, AND BOTH SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THEN WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID OUR WARRANTY IS UP AND THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THEY DID OFFER US TRADE IN. HOW IRONIC? UPON LOOKING AT YOUR COMPLAINTS DATABASE I CAN SEE THAT I'M NOT THE...

Feb 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FOUND OUT YESTERDAY MY HEAD GASKET NEEDS REPLACING AFTER DOING ALOT OF RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ALOT OF STRATUS VEHICLES, AND NEON'S AND HOPE DODGE WILL BE FORCED TO BACK THERE PROBLEMS. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FOUND OUT YESTERDAY MY HEAD GASKET NEEDS REPLACING AFTER DOING ALOT OF RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ALOT OF STRATUS VEHICLES, AND NEON'S AND HOPE DODGE WILL BE FORCED TO BACK THERE PROBLEMS. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING SEVERE OIL LEAK. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE DUE TO A DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING SEVERE OIL LEAK. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE DUE TO A DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS LEAKING AROUND THE SEAL, AND HEAD GASKETS. I CALLED AROUND TO GET ESTIMATES ON GETTING THE CAR FIXED, AND WAS TOLD THAT HUNDREDS OF DODGE STRATUS HAS HAD THAT SAME PROBLEM. AND IT WOULD COST BETWEEN $900.00, TO $1000.00 TO BE FIXED.

Feb 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS LEAKING AROUND THE SEAL, AND HEAD GASKETS. I CALLED AROUND TO GET ESTIMATES ON GETTING THE CAR FIXED, AND WAS TOLD THAT HUNDREDS OF DODGE STRATUS HAS HAD THAT SAME PROBLEM. AND IT WOULD COST BETWEEN $900.00, TO $1000.00 TO BE FIXED.

Jan 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BAD OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET. $600 QUOTED PRICE. MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BAD OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET. $600 QUOTED PRICE. MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO BE REPLACED ($5200), AS PER DEALER SERVICE CENTER IN REDLANDS, CA. *AK

Jan 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO BE REPLACED ($5200), AS PER DEALER SERVICE CENTER IN REDLANDS, CA. *AK

Jan 11, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THIS VEHICLE RAN INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE BRAKING FROM THE SPEED OF 70 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THIS VEHICLE RAN INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE BRAKING FROM THE SPEED OF 70 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 2000 Air Bags Crash

THIS VEHICLE RAN INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE BRAKING FROM THE SPEED OF 70 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THIS VEHICLE RAN INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE BRAKING FROM THE SPEED OF 70 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK MY CAR TO BE INSPECTED AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A SERIOUS OIL LEAK DUE TO A GASKET FAILURE. THEY ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER IN THE HOPE THAT THERE WOULD BE A "SILENT RECALL" FOR THIS DESIGN FAILURE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE COST FOR THIS REPAIR WOULD BE ABOUT $1,000! W...

Jan 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I TOOK MY CAR TO BE INSPECTED AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A SERIOUS OIL LEAK DUE TO A GASKET FAILURE. THEY ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER IN THE HOPE THAT THERE WOULD BE A "SILENT RECALL" FOR THIS DESIGN FAILURE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE COST FOR THIS REPAIR WOULD BE ABOUT $1,000! W...

Jan 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILURE CAUSED OIL TO LEAK. YH

Jan 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT AND CASING BROKE. YH

Jan 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE NOISE BECAUSE OF PAD FAILURE .YH

Jan 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET FAILURE CAUSED OIL TO LEAK. YH

Jan 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT AND CASING BROKE. YH

Jan 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE NOISE BECAUSE OF PAD FAILURE .YH

Dec 29, 1999 Visibility

THE HEATER WILL ONLY BLOW OUT ON HIGH SPEED AND THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AS IT SHOWS ON THE DIAL. *AK

Dec 29, 1999 Visibility

THE HEATER WILL ONLY BLOW OUT ON HIGH SPEED AND THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AS IT SHOWS ON THE DIAL. *AK

Dec 27, 1999 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT MOVES WHEN CAR IS IN PARK. THIS ITEM WAS RECALLED, AND CAR WAS SUPPOSE TO BE FIXED. BUT HAS BEEN IN SHOP 3 TIMES, AND STILL WASN'T FIXED. RECALL 98V183000. *AK

Dec 27, 1999 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT MOVES WHEN CAR IS IN PARK. THIS ITEM WAS RECALLED, AND CAR WAS SUPPOSE TO BE FIXED. BUT HAS BEEN IN SHOP 3 TIMES, AND STILL WASN'T FIXED. RECALL 98V183000. *AK

Dec 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEC/99 I NOW HAVE ANOTHER OIL LEAK. THE REPLACEMENT WORK HAS ALSO FAILED. THE FIRST REPAIR UNDER THE WARRANTY THE WAS $2578.65. IT HAS ONLY BEEN 3000 MILES SINCE THE FIRST REPAIR. I ONLY HAVE APPROX. 6 MONTHS LEFT ON MY WARRANTY. I'M WORRIED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN & I'LL HAVE TO PAY MYSELF.

Dec 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEC/99 I NOW HAVE ANOTHER OIL LEAK. THE REPLACEMENT WORK HAS ALSO FAILED. THE FIRST REPAIR UNDER THE WARRANTY THE WAS $2578.65. IT HAS ONLY BEEN 3000 MILES SINCE THE FIRST REPAIR. I ONLY HAVE APPROX. 6 MONTHS LEFT ON MY WARRANTY. I'M WORRIED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN & I'LL HAVE TO PAY MYSELF.

Dec 11, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CARPETED FLOOR MAT GOT CAUGHT IN COTTER PIN IN BOTTOM OF STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING IN A PARKING LOT. *AK

Dec 11, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CARPETED FLOOR MAT GOT CAUGHT IN COTTER PIN IN BOTTOM OF STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING IN A PARKING LOT. *AK

Dec 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE PEDAL FELT SOFT AND SPONGY. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TWO OTHER OCCASIONS IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. AFTER THIS HAPPENS I TRY TO DUPLICATE THE DEFECT BUT IT WON,T HAPPEN AGAIN.

Dec 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE PEDAL FELT SOFT AND SPONGY. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TWO OTHER OCCASIONS IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. AFTER THIS HAPPENS I TRY TO DUPLICATE THE DEFECT BUT IT WON,T HAPPEN AGAIN.

Nov 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire

UPON BEING STRUCK IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL, NEAR THE BATTERY, MY CAR BURSTED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL ANOTHER 200 FEET DESIPITE VARIOUS METHODS OF APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. I THEN DEPLOYED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP UNTIL THE POWER CUT OFF AND THE FINA...

Nov 8, 1999 Electrical System Crash Fire

UPON BEING STRUCK IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL, NEAR THE BATTERY, MY CAR BURSTED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL ANOTHER 200 FEET DESIPITE VARIOUS METHODS OF APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. I THEN DEPLOYED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP UNTIL THE POWER CUT OFF AND THE FINA...

Nov 8, 1999 Electrical System Crash Fire

UPON BEING STRUCK IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL, NEAR THE BATTERY, MY CAR BURSTED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL ANOTHER 200 FEET DESIPITE VARIOUS METHODS OF APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. I THEN DEPLOYED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP UNTIL THE POWER CUT OFF AND THE FINA...

Nov 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire

UPON BEING STRUCK IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL, NEAR THE BATTERY, MY CAR BURSTED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL ANOTHER 200 FEET DESIPITE VARIOUS METHODS OF APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. I THEN DEPLOYED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP UNTIL THE POWER CUT OFF AND THE FINA...

Nov 8, 1999 Electrical System Crash Fire

UPON BEING STRUCK IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL, NEAR THE BATTERY, MY CAR BURSTED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL ANOTHER 200 FEET DESIPITE VARIOUS METHODS OF APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. I THEN DEPLOYED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP UNTIL THE POWER CUT OFF AND THE FINA...

Nov 8, 1999 Electrical System Crash Fire

UPON BEING STRUCK IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL, NEAR THE BATTERY, MY CAR BURSTED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL ANOTHER 200 FEET DESIPITE VARIOUS METHODS OF APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. I THEN DEPLOYED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP UNTIL THE POWER CUT OFF AND THE FINA...

Nov 6, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN MY DODGE STRATUS, WONT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR,IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT THE FIRST 2 TIMES BUT IT WAS NOT FIXED PROPERLY. IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AGAIN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE TALKED TO 3 OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE ...

Nov 6, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN MY DODGE STRATUS, WONT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR,IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT THE FIRST 2 TIMES BUT IT WAS NOT FIXED PROPERLY. IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AGAIN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE TALKED TO 3 OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE ...

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKS OIL AND REQUIRES CONSTANT ATTENTION TO MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T DAMAGE ENGINE.

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEAKS OIL AND REQUIRES CONSTANT ATTENTION TO MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T DAMAGE ENGINE.

Oct 21, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS PROBLEMS WITH AIMING. WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS PROBLEMS WITH AIMING. WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE BRAKES WERE HARD, AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE LOSING OVER A QUART OF OIL A WEEK. I NOTICED OIL LOSS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR , BUT ATTRIBUTED IT TO NORMAL BREAK IN. NOW IT LEAKS DOWN ON TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND MAY POSE A FIRE HAZARD. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES AND ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT A...

Oct 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LOSING OVER A QUART OF OIL A WEEK. I NOTICED OIL LOSS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR , BUT ATTRIBUTED IT TO NORMAL BREAK IN. NOW IT LEAKS DOWN ON TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND MAY POSE A FIRE HAZARD. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES AND ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT A...

Oct 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE BRAKES WERE HARD, AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE LOSING OVER A QUART OF OIL A WEEK. I NOTICED OIL LOSS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR , BUT ATTRIBUTED IT TO NORMAL BREAK IN. NOW IT LEAKS DOWN ON TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND MAY POSE A FIRE HAZARD. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES AND ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT A...

Oct 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LOSING OVER A QUART OF OIL A WEEK. I NOTICED OIL LOSS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR , BUT ATTRIBUTED IT TO NORMAL BREAK IN. NOW IT LEAKS DOWN ON TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND MAY POSE A FIRE HAZARD. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES AND ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT A...

Oct 19, 1999 Wheels

WHEN REPLACING THE BATTERY THEY HAVE TO TAKE OFF THE TIRE AS IT IS AN ANTI-THEFT. THE PROBLEM IS THE LUGS: NUTS BREAK OFF VERY EASILY. HAS THERE BEEN ANY SIMILAR COMPLIANTS? I'M FACING A LARGE BILL AND DO NOT FEEL I SHOULD BE. PLEASE ADVISE. THANKS.

Oct 19, 1999 Wheels

WHEN REPLACING THE BATTERY THEY HAVE TO TAKE OFF THE TIRE AS IT IS AN ANTI-THEFT. THE PROBLEM IS THE LUGS: NUTS BREAK OFF VERY EASILY. HAS THERE BEEN ANY SIMILAR COMPLIANTS? I'M FACING A LARGE BILL AND DO NOT FEEL I SHOULD BE. PLEASE ADVISE. THANKS.

Oct 15, 1999 Power Train

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.

Oct 15, 1999 Power Train

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.

Oct 7, 1999 Power Train

IT WOULD STICK WHEN I WOULD PUT MY CAR INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND THE ENGINE STARTED SOUNDING LOUDER THAN IT SHOULD WHEN I ACCELERATED. THEN ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 1, 1999 AS I WAS INCREASING SPEED FROM 35 TO 45MPH THE RPM GAGE STARTED SPINNING. THOUGH I HAD MY FOOT ON THE GAS THE SPEED DID NOT INCREASE...

Oct 7, 1999 Power Train

IT WOULD STICK WHEN I WOULD PUT MY CAR INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND THE ENGINE STARTED SOUNDING LOUDER THAN IT SHOULD WHEN I ACCELERATED. THEN ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 1, 1999 AS I WAS INCREASING SPEED FROM 35 TO 45MPH THE RPM GAGE STARTED SPINNING. THOUGH I HAD MY FOOT ON THE GAS THE SPEED DID NOT INCREASE...

Oct 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMPLAINED OF BRAKES MAKING RATTLING NOISE...DEALER SAID THAT IT WASN'T UNSAFE BUT JUST ANNOYING

Oct 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMPLAINED OF BRAKES MAKING RATTLING NOISE...DEALER SAID THAT IT WASN'T UNSAFE BUT JUST ANNOYING

Oct 4, 1999 Suspension

WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE VIBRATES. VIBRATION GET WORSE WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS BEING USED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THIS PROBLEM 6 TIMES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMAITON. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, APPRX 30 MIN'S WHEN SOMEONE NOTICED THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED AND A TECH FROM THE PLACE I WAS AT WENT OUT WITH A FIRE EXT. AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. FIRE DEPT ARRIVED AND DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WAS STARTED IN A DOOR PANEL SWITH (PWR DOOR LOCK ...

Oct 4, 1999 Suspension

WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE VIBRATES. VIBRATION GET WORSE WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS BEING USED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THIS PROBLEM 6 TIMES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMAITON. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, APPRX 30 MIN'S WHEN SOMEONE NOTICED THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED AND A TECH FROM THE PLACE I WAS AT WENT OUT WITH A FIRE EXT. AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. FIRE DEPT ARRIVED AND DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WAS STARTED IN A DOOR PANEL SWITH (PWR DOOR LOCK ...

Oct 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. WHEN TURNING AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A BAD GRINDING IN THE FRONT END THE BRAKES GO SOFT AND STOP WORKING THE CAR CONTINUES ROLLING AS IF I DIDN'T HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AT ALL. IT GOES IN FOR SERVICE ON TUESDAY. I HAVE HAD IT AT 2 OTHER DEALERS ...

Oct 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. WHEN TURNING AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A BAD GRINDING IN THE FRONT END THE BRAKES GO SOFT AND STOP WORKING THE CAR CONTINUES ROLLING AS IF I DIDN'T HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AT ALL. IT GOES IN FOR SERVICE ON TUESDAY. I HAVE HAD IT AT 2 OTHER DEALERS ...

Sep 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PULLEY THAT HOLDS THE TIMING BELT BROKE WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF DRIVING. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PULLEY THAT HOLDS THE TIMING BELT BROKE WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF DRIVING. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 20, 1999 Electrical System

THIS IS THE SECOND MANUFACTURE DEFECT WITHIN THE LAST 2 MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN STRANDED TWICE

Sep 20, 1999 Electrical System

THIS IS THE SECOND MANUFACTURE DEFECT WITHIN THE LAST 2 MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN STRANDED TWICE

Sep 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IDLE BEARING FAILED WEARING OUT TIMING BELT WITHIN 42,000 MILES. COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IDLE BEARING FAILED WEARING OUT TIMING BELT WITHIN 42,000 MILES. COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, DRIVER CAN ONLY SEE ABOUT 20-25 FEET IN FRONT EVEN WITH HIGH BEAMS ON, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT. ENGINE--CYLINDER HEAD GASKET.

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR SEAT BELT. ENGINE--CYLINDER HEAD GASKET.

Sep 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, DRIVER CAN ONLY SEE ABOUT 20-25 FEET IN FRONT EVEN WITH HIGH BEAMS ON, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT. ENGINE--CYLINDER HEAD GASKET.

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR SEAT BELT. ENGINE--CYLINDER HEAD GASKET.

Sep 7, 1999 Equipment Fire

THE CLUTCH ON THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED CAUSING FIRE. *ET

Sep 7, 1999 Equipment Fire

THE CLUTCH ON THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED CAUSING FIRE. *ET

Sep 7, 1999 Equipment Fire

THE CLUTCH ON THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED CAUSING FIRE. *ET

Sep 7, 1999 Equipment Fire

THE CLUTCH ON THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED CAUSING FIRE. *ET

Sep 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

RIDING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY "ENGINE CHECK LIGHT" CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY SAID IT WAS MY GAS CAP. I CHANGED MY GAS CAP AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. EACH TIME I HAVE TAKEN TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM AND A DAY LATER T...

Sep 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

RIDING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY "ENGINE CHECK LIGHT" CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY SAID IT WAS MY GAS CAP. I CHANGED MY GAS CAP AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. EACH TIME I HAVE TAKEN TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM AND A DAY LATER T...

Aug 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE DRIVE PROPERLY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE (VERY INTERMITENT) OR FIX PROBLEM. FRONT BRAKES NOISY/GROAN ON APPLICATION (TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL BY DEALERSHIP) FRONT BREAKS ALSO SQUEEK (SIMULAR TO WEAR INDICATOR) AFTER REPLACEMENT.

Aug 25, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE DRIVE PROPERLY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE (VERY INTERMITENT) OR FIX PROBLEM. FRONT BRAKES NOISY/GROAN ON APPLICATION (TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL BY DEALERSHIP) FRONT BREAKS ALSO SQUEEK (SIMULAR TO WEAR INDICATOR) AFTER REPLACEMENT.

Aug 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE DRIVE PROPERLY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE (VERY INTERMITENT) OR FIX PROBLEM. FRONT BRAKES NOISY/GROAN ON APPLICATION (TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL BY DEALERSHIP) FRONT BREAKS ALSO SQUEEK (SIMULAR TO WEAR INDICATOR) AFTER REPLACEMENT.

Aug 25, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE DRIVE PROPERLY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE (VERY INTERMITENT) OR FIX PROBLEM. FRONT BRAKES NOISY/GROAN ON APPLICATION (TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL BY DEALERSHIP) FRONT BREAKS ALSO SQUEEK (SIMULAR TO WEAR INDICATOR) AFTER REPLACEMENT.

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHRYSLER SAYS IT'S NORMAL FOR BRAKES TO BE REPLACED EVERY 15,000 MILES.

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE SECOND TIME ON 08-11-99 I REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN ASKED TO INVESTIGATE ALSO, BUT DON'T KNOW IF THEY WILL DECIDE AGAINST THEIR OWN PRODUCT. WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP.

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHRYSLER SAYS IT'S NORMAL FOR BRAKES TO BE REPLACED EVERY 15,000 MILES.

Aug 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE SECOND TIME ON 08-11-99 I REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN ASKED TO INVESTIGATE ALSO, BUT DON'T KNOW IF THEY WILL DECIDE AGAINST THEIR OWN PRODUCT. WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP.

Aug 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE SLID ABOUT 130 FEET AS IF ON WET GROUND. VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOW WAITING FOR DODGE TO INVESTIGATE BEFORE REPAIR. *AK.ET.

Aug 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE SLID ABOUT 130 FEET AS IF ON WET GROUND. VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOW WAITING FOR DODGE TO INVESTIGATE BEFORE REPAIR. *AK.ET.

Aug 16, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE IS MAKING LOUD HUMMING OR ROTATIONAL NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE NOISE GETS LOUDER THE FASTER THE CAR IS GOING AND IT ALSO GETS VERY LOUD AND CHANGES TONE WHEN YOU ARE GOING AROUND A CURVE.

Aug 16, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE IS MAKING LOUD HUMMING OR ROTATIONAL NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE NOISE GETS LOUDER THE FASTER THE CAR IS GOING AND IT ALSO GETS VERY LOUD AND CHANGES TONE WHEN YOU ARE GOING AROUND A CURVE.

Jul 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DODGE CHRYSLER DID NOT INFORM OWNERS OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE HEAD GASKET. THERE WAS NO RECALL NOTICE; INSTEAD THERE WAS A "SILENT RECALL" -- THAT IS, OWNERS ARE UNAWARE UNTIL THERE IS A PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DODGE CHRYSLER DID NOT INFORM OWNERS OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE HEAD GASKET. THERE WAS NO RECALL NOTICE; INSTEAD THERE WAS A "SILENT RECALL" -- THAT IS, OWNERS ARE UNAWARE UNTIL THERE IS A PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 9, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND A GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FUIRTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 9, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND A GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FUIRTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED OIL BURNING WHICH WAS LEAKING FROM ENGINE HEAD GASKET, AND GETTING INTO ENGINE MANIFOLD. DEALER HAS REPAIRED ENGINE HEAD GASKET FOUR TIMES, BUT PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED OIL BURNING WHICH WAS LEAKING FROM ENGINE HEAD GASKET, AND GETTING INTO ENGINE MANIFOLD. DEALER HAS REPAIRED ENGINE HEAD GASKET FOUR TIMES, BUT PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Air Bags

FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUCTIONED,BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *AK CONSUMER STATES AFTER BACKING UP AND THEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WONT GO FORWARD. *SLC

Jul 6, 1999 Power Train

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUCTIONED,BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *AK CONSUMER STATES AFTER BACKING UP AND THEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WONT GO FORWARD. *SLC

Jul 6, 1999 Air Bags

FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUCTIONED,BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *AK CONSUMER STATES AFTER BACKING UP AND THEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WONT GO FORWARD. *SLC

Jul 6, 1999 Power Train

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUCTIONED,BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *AK CONSUMER STATES AFTER BACKING UP AND THEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WONT GO FORWARD. *SLC

Jun 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL BECOMES SOFT, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Jun 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL BECOMES SOFT, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Jun 18, 1999 Electrical System

LOST TURN SIGNAL, RADIO, AND REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER FUNCTIONALITY SIMULTANEOUSLY. FUNCTIONALITY RETURNED AFTER IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND CAR WAS RESTARTED. DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THERE WAS NO FAILED PART, BUT THAT IT SOUNDED LIKE A GLITCH IN THE BODY CONTROLLER. C...

Jun 18, 1999 Electrical System

LOST TURN SIGNAL, RADIO, AND REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER FUNCTIONALITY SIMULTANEOUSLY. FUNCTIONALITY RETURNED AFTER IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND CAR WAS RESTARTED. DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THERE WAS NO FAILED PART, BUT THAT IT SOUNDED LIKE A GLITCH IN THE BODY CONTROLLER. C...

Jun 9, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN AIR GETS INTO THE GAS TANK IT SETS THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON/OFF DUE TO THE CAP BEING LOOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHEN AIR GETS INTO THE GAS TANK IT SETS THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON/OFF DUE TO THE CAP BEING LOOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN AIR GETS INTO THE GAS TANK IT SETS THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON/OFF DUE TO THE CAP BEING LOOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHEN AIR GETS INTO THE GAS TANK IT SETS THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON/OFF DUE TO THE CAP BEING LOOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO PULSATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL TO WIGGLE. DEALER SAID ITWAS OWNERS FAULT BECAUSE OF DIRT GETTING INTO THE ROTORS. *AK

Jun 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO PULSATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL TO WIGGLE. DEALER SAID ITWAS OWNERS FAULT BECAUSE OF DIRT GETTING INTO THE ROTORS. *AK

May 26, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 26, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 20, 1999 Steering

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, LOUD KNOCKING IN FRONT LEFT SIDE OF WHEEL DUE TO RACK PINON FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, LOUD KNOCKING IN FRONT LEFT SIDE OF WHEEL DUE TO RACK PINON FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

May 20, 1999 Steering

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, LOUD KNOCKING IN FRONT LEFT SIDE OF WHEEL DUE TO RACK PINON FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

May 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, LOUD KNOCKING IN FRONT LEFT SIDE OF WHEEL DUE TO RACK PINON FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

May 17, 1999 Power Train

IE99034, BOOT DOES NOT FIT ON THE JOINTS. IF ON THE FLOOR MAT, IT WILL CAUSE JOINTS TO STICK, AND THERE WILL BE NO STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 17, 1999 Power Train

IE99034, BOOT DOES NOT FIT ON THE JOINTS. IF ON THE FLOOR MAT, IT WILL CAUSE JOINTS TO STICK, AND THERE WILL BE NO STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS LEAKING FROM ENGINE HEAD GASKET. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS LEAKING FROM ENGINE HEAD GASKET. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS PREMATURELY BLOWN, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO MALFUNCTION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET HAS PREMATURELY BLOWN, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO MALFUNCTION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 8, 1999 Power Train

INTERMITTENT DELAYED ENGAGEMENT AT VEHICLE START UP. ACCELERATION SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC OPERATION AT 28-42MPH DUE TO LEAK IN TRANSMISSION FRONT PUMP. THIS IS CHRYLSER'S A604 TRANSMISSION THAT WAS RENAMED TO 41TE TRANSMISSION IN 1992. IF I HAD KNOWN CHRYLSER KNEW THEY WERE PUTTING A DE...

Apr 8, 1999 Power Train

INTERMITTENT DELAYED ENGAGEMENT AT VEHICLE START UP. ACCELERATION SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC OPERATION AT 28-42MPH DUE TO LEAK IN TRANSMISSION FRONT PUMP. THIS IS CHRYLSER'S A604 TRANSMISSION THAT WAS RENAMED TO 41TE TRANSMISSION IN 1992. IF I HAD KNOWN CHRYLSER KNEW THEY WERE PUTTING A DE...

Mar 24, 1999 Equipment

I HAVE REPLACED MORE PARTS ON THIS CAR THAN I SHOULD HAVE HAD TO ON A MUCH OLDER CAR. THIS IS A PEICE OF JUNK AND THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT WORK WITH ME EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW THAT THE A/C COMPRESSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE IS A HUGE HOLE IN THE SIDE OF IT AND MECHANICS TELL ME THAT IS BECAUSE THE STEEL...

Mar 24, 1999 Equipment

I HAVE REPLACED MORE PARTS ON THIS CAR THAN I SHOULD HAVE HAD TO ON A MUCH OLDER CAR. THIS IS A PEICE OF JUNK AND THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT WORK WITH ME EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW THAT THE A/C COMPRESSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THERE IS A HUGE HOLE IN THE SIDE OF IT AND MECHANICS TELL ME THAT IS BECAUSE THE STEEL...

Feb 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT WHEN THE HEAD GASKET BLEW THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BURNED OUT RESULTING IN THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING AND LOCKING UP.

Feb 23, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT WHEN THE HEAD GASKET BLEW THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BURNED OUT RESULTING IN THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING AND LOCKING UP.

Feb 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT WHEN THE HEAD GASKET BLEW THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BURNED OUT RESULTING IN THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING AND LOCKING UP.

Feb 23, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT WHEN THE HEAD GASKET BLEW THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BURNED OUT RESULTING IN THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING AND LOCKING UP.

Feb 16, 1999 Steering

THE MOVING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS EXPOSED. A CLAMP ON THE STEERING SHAFT CAUGHT THE FLOOR MAT AND MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL STRATUS ARE MADE THIS WAY. THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS A SHI...

Feb 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOVING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS EXPOSED. A CLAMP ON THE STEERING SHAFT CAUGHT THE FLOOR MAT AND MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL STRATUS ARE MADE THIS WAY. THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS A SHI...

Feb 16, 1999 Electrical System

THE MOVING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS EXPOSED. A CLAMP ON THE STEERING SHAFT CAUGHT THE FLOOR MAT AND MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL STRATUS ARE MADE THIS WAY. THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS A SHI...

Feb 16, 1999 Visibility

THE MOVING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS EXPOSED. A CLAMP ON THE STEERING SHAFT CAUGHT THE FLOOR MAT AND MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL STRATUS ARE MADE THIS WAY. THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS A SHI...

Feb 16, 1999 Seats

THE MOVING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS EXPOSED. A CLAMP ON THE STEERING SHAFT CAUGHT THE FLOOR MAT AND MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL STRATUS ARE MADE THIS WAY. THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS A SHI...

Feb 16, 1999 Structure

THE MOVING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS EXPOSED. A CLAMP ON THE STEERING SHAFT CAUGHT THE FLOOR MAT AND MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL STRATUS ARE MADE THIS WAY. THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS A SHI...

Feb 16, 1999 Steering

THE MOVING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS EXPOSED. A CLAMP ON THE STEERING SHAFT CAUGHT THE FLOOR MAT AND MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL STRATUS ARE MADE THIS WAY. THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS A SHI...

Feb 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOVING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS EXPOSED. A CLAMP ON THE STEERING SHAFT CAUGHT THE FLOOR MAT AND MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL STRATUS ARE MADE THIS WAY. THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS A SHI...

Feb 16, 1999 Electrical System

THE MOVING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS EXPOSED. A CLAMP ON THE STEERING SHAFT CAUGHT THE FLOOR MAT AND MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL STRATUS ARE MADE THIS WAY. THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS A SHI...

Feb 16, 1999 Visibility

THE MOVING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS EXPOSED. A CLAMP ON THE STEERING SHAFT CAUGHT THE FLOOR MAT AND MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL STRATUS ARE MADE THIS WAY. THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS A SHI...

Feb 16, 1999 Seats

THE MOVING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS EXPOSED. A CLAMP ON THE STEERING SHAFT CAUGHT THE FLOOR MAT AND MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL STRATUS ARE MADE THIS WAY. THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS A SHI...

Feb 16, 1999 Structure

THE MOVING STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS EXPOSED. A CLAMP ON THE STEERING SHAFT CAUGHT THE FLOOR MAT AND MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE CAR. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL STRATUS ARE MADE THIS WAY. THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDS A SHI...

Feb 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL, CHRYSLER WILL NOT PROVIDE RELIEF. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL, CHRYSLER WILL NOT PROVIDE RELIEF. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL GAUGE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train Fire

TRIP ODOMETER SWITCH MALFANCTION. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DESIGN OF TOP REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HAVE A SHARP CORNER WHICH IS CAUSING MINOR INJURIES WHEN GETTING IN / OUT OF VEHICLE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

FUEL GAUGE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train Fire

TRIP ODOMETER SWITCH MALFANCTION. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DESIGN OF TOP REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HAVE A SHARP CORNER WHICH IS CAUSING MINOR INJURIES WHEN GETTING IN / OUT OF VEHICLE. *YC

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT 70 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE DIES OUT,AND THERE IS AN OIL LEAK. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT 70 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE DIES OUT,AND THERE IS AN OIL LEAK. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL WHILE TURNING OFF FREEWAY. HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGES IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL WHILE TURNING OFF FREEWAY. HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGES IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPROACHING A MAJOR INTERSECTION I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN, I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS AND PUSHED ON THE BRAKE, INSTEAD OF THE CAR SLOWING THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I MAY HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS SO I COMPLETLY REMOVED MY FOOT, THE CAR CONTINUED...

Jan 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPROACHING A MAJOR INTERSECTION I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN, I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS AND PUSHED ON THE BRAKE, INSTEAD OF THE CAR SLOWING THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I MAY HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS SO I COMPLETLY REMOVED MY FOOT, THE CAR CONTINUED...

Jan 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Jan 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IDLER PULLEY BEARING SEIZED UP AND BROKE APART AND TORE TIMING BELT.

Jan 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Jan 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IDLER PULLEY BEARING SEIZED UP AND BROKE APART AND TORE TIMING BELT.

Jan 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEVERAL OWNERS OF THE NEON AND STRATUS CARS HAVE BEEN SHOWING UP WITH HEAD GASKET FAILURES WHICH ARE NOT AN INEXPENSIVE REPAIR. BETWEEN THE OIL LEAKS, OVERHEATING AND WORRIES, I AM WONDERING WHO TO CONTACT TO SEE IF CHRYSLER FAILED TO BUILD THE MOTOR WITH THE CONSUMER IN MIND.

Jan 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEVERAL OWNERS OF THE NEON AND STRATUS CARS HAVE BEEN SHOWING UP WITH HEAD GASKET FAILURES WHICH ARE NOT AN INEXPENSIVE REPAIR. BETWEEN THE OIL LEAKS, OVERHEATING AND WORRIES, I AM WONDERING WHO TO CONTACT TO SEE IF CHRYSLER FAILED TO BUILD THE MOTOR WITH THE CONSUMER IN MIND.

Jan 6, 1999 Steering

THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS CONTAMINATED WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND MAY HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Steering

THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS CONTAMINATED WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND MAY HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 31, 1998 Fuel System, Other

SENDER CONTINUALLY FAILS.

Dec 31, 1998 Fuel System, Other

SENDER CONTINUALLY FAILS.

Dec 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY BROKE DAMAGING THE TIMING BELT.

Dec 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY BROKE DAMAGING THE TIMING BELT.

Dec 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WOULD MAKE NOISES WHENEVER APPLIED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR VERY EASILY. VEHICLE DID NOT STOP READILY. TOOK TO DEALER & NOTHING WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF PLACE.*AK

Dec 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WOULD MAKE NOISES WHENEVER APPLIED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR VERY EASILY. VEHICLE DID NOT STOP READILY. TOOK TO DEALER & NOTHING WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF PLACE.*AK

Dec 11, 1998 Power Train

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL DOWN DRIVER'S DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK POSITION WHEN THIS OCCURRED. ALSO CONSUMER RECEIVED A MFR. RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING PARKING PAWL. *AK *ML

Dec 11, 1998 Power Train

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL DOWN DRIVER'S DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK POSITION WHEN THIS OCCURRED. ALSO CONSUMER RECEIVED A MFR. RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING PARKING PAWL. *AK *ML

Dec 10, 1998 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SERVICE BULLETIN PROBLEM WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE CAUSING NOISE.

Dec 10, 1998 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SERVICE BULLETIN PROBLEM WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE CAUSING NOISE.

Dec 9, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK MOTOR INOPERATIVE. IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED IT DOES NOT UNLOCK.ALSO IF THE DOOR IS UNLOCKED IT WOULDN'T LOCK.

Dec 9, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK MOTOR INOPERATIVE. IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED IT DOES NOT UNLOCK.ALSO IF THE DOOR IS UNLOCKED IT WOULDN'T LOCK.

Dec 7, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE UP AND PUTTING IT INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND HIT A WALL. DEALER HAS VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE UP AND PUTTING IT INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND HIT A WALL. DEALER HAS VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AREA OF THE VEHICLE; WHENEVER CONSUMER MAKES A TURN OR ROLLS OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A GRINDING SOUND. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED /REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCUR...

Dec 2, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AREA OF THE VEHICLE; WHENEVER CONSUMER MAKES A TURN OR ROLLS OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A GRINDING SOUND. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED /REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCUR...

Nov 30, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RECALL REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM WHICH HAS REOCCURRED. RECALL NUMBER 97V210000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 30, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RECALL REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM WHICH HAS REOCCURRED. RECALL NUMBER 97V210000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 25, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE & A WALL. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES IN BEGINNING. WHEN FOOT CAME OFF OF BRAKES, THAT WAS WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Nov 25, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE & A WALL. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES IN BEGINNING. WHEN FOOT CAME OFF OF BRAKES, THAT WAS WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Nov 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MAY 27,1998 I CALLED THE DEALER TO HAVE MY CAR LOOKED AT BECAUSE I WAS HAVING A MAJOR OIL LEAK.WHEN THE DEALER GOT IT IN FOR SERVICE THEY NOTICED IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD-GASKET AND FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR ME.ON NOV. 11,1998 AT 38616 MILES I NOW HAVE A BAD TRANSMIISION AND I'M WONDERING IF IT IS A DEFE...

Nov 20, 1998 Power Train

ON MAY 27,1998 I CALLED THE DEALER TO HAVE MY CAR LOOKED AT BECAUSE I WAS HAVING A MAJOR OIL LEAK.WHEN THE DEALER GOT IT IN FOR SERVICE THEY NOTICED IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD-GASKET AND FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR ME.ON NOV. 11,1998 AT 38616 MILES I NOW HAVE A BAD TRANSMIISION AND I'M WONDERING IF IT IS A DEFE...

Nov 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MAY 27,1998 I CALLED THE DEALER TO HAVE MY CAR LOOKED AT BECAUSE I WAS HAVING A MAJOR OIL LEAK.WHEN THE DEALER GOT IT IN FOR SERVICE THEY NOTICED IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD-GASKET AND FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR ME.ON NOV. 11,1998 AT 38616 MILES I NOW HAVE A BAD TRANSMIISION AND I'M WONDERING IF IT IS A DEFE...

Nov 20, 1998 Power Train

ON MAY 27,1998 I CALLED THE DEALER TO HAVE MY CAR LOOKED AT BECAUSE I WAS HAVING A MAJOR OIL LEAK.WHEN THE DEALER GOT IT IN FOR SERVICE THEY NOTICED IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD-GASKET AND FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR ME.ON NOV. 11,1998 AT 38616 MILES I NOW HAVE A BAD TRANSMIISION AND I'M WONDERING IF IT IS A DEFE...

Nov 16, 1998 Air Bags Crash

ON JULY 27 1998 I WAS DRIVING MY DODGE STRATUS SOUTH ON STATE ST IN SPRINGVILLE I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A LIGHT I CHANGED LANES TO THE RIGHT WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED RIPPING MY HAND OFF THE STEERING WHEEL I STOPPED THE CAR . MY GIRLFREIND AND HER KIDS WHERE IN THE CAR. AND JUMPED OUT OF TH...

Nov 16, 1998 Air Bags Crash

ON JULY 27 1998 I WAS DRIVING MY DODGE STRATUS SOUTH ON STATE ST IN SPRINGVILLE I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A LIGHT I CHANGED LANES TO THE RIGHT WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED RIPPING MY HAND OFF THE STEERING WHEEL I STOPPED THE CAR . MY GIRLFREIND AND HER KIDS WHERE IN THE CAR. AND JUMPED OUT OF TH...

Nov 13, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHENEVER CONSUMER IS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 50-70 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE APPROACHING A DOWN HILL SLOPE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE TO 4000 RPM, BUT THE SPEED WOULD REMAIN THE SAME. CONSUMER WOULD COMMENCE TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL WITH BUTTON, WHICH FAILED TO DEACTIVAT...

Nov 13, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHENEVER CONSUMER IS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 50-70 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE APPROACHING A DOWN HILL SLOPE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE TO 4000 RPM, BUT THE SPEED WOULD REMAIN THE SAME. CONSUMER WOULD COMMENCE TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL WITH BUTTON, WHICH FAILED TO DEACTIVAT...

Oct 29, 1998 Suspension

DEALERSHIP HAS NO PARTS FOR LOWER CONTROL ARM AFTER BEING NOTIFIED BY OWNER OF RECALL 97V201000. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Suspension

DEALERSHIP HAS NO PARTS FOR LOWER CONTROL ARM AFTER BEING NOTIFIED BY OWNER OF RECALL 97V201000. *AK

Oct 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT TENSIONER BROKE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING PROBLEMS INCLUDING ROUGH IDLE, IDLE RPM CYCLING, SURGING, BUCKING, HIGHER THAN NORMAL RPMS ON DECELERATION, PROBLEMS PERSIST AFTER THREE VISITS TO DEALER. *ET

Oct 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT TENSIONER BROKE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING PROBLEMS INCLUDING ROUGH IDLE, IDLE RPM CYCLING, SURGING, BUCKING, HIGHER THAN NORMAL RPMS ON DECELERATION, PROBLEMS PERSIST AFTER THREE VISITS TO DEALER. *ET

Oct 12, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Oct 12, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Sep 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CYLINDER FAILURE.

Sep 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CYLINDER FAILURE.

Sep 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BOUGHT CAR AND BRAKES FELT FUNNY AND SOON GOT WORSE. DEALER SURFACED ROTORS BUT THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE. NOW, DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME FOR NEW ROTORS.

Sep 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

BOUGHT CAR AND BRAKES FELT FUNNY AND SOON GOT WORSE. DEALER SURFACED ROTORS BUT THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE. NOW, DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE ME FOR NEW ROTORS.

Aug 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES AT LOW SPEED THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE TO STOP. *SLC

Aug 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES AT LOW SPEED THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE TO STOP. *SLC

Aug 18, 1998 Air Bags Crash Fire

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH 3 OTHER VEHICLES, TRAVELING ABOUT 10 MPH, THE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. MOST DAMAGE DONE TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS BEING R...

Aug 18, 1998 Seat Belts Crash Fire

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH 3 OTHER VEHICLES, TRAVELING ABOUT 10 MPH, THE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. MOST DAMAGE DONE TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS BEING R...

Aug 18, 1998 Air Bags Crash Fire

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH 3 OTHER VEHICLES, TRAVELING ABOUT 10 MPH, THE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. MOST DAMAGE DONE TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS BEING R...

Aug 18, 1998 Seat Belts Crash Fire

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH 3 OTHER VEHICLES, TRAVELING ABOUT 10 MPH, THE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. MOST DAMAGE DONE TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS BEING R...

Aug 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAME SLUGGISH AND LOST THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. VEHICLE CONTINUED IN MOTION . THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAME SLUGGISH AND LOST THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. VEHICLE CONTINUED IN MOTION . THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 5, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY. 60-65MPH, STRATUS REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *AK

Aug 5, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY. 60-65MPH, STRATUS REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Equipment

A/C EVAPORATOR EMITS ODOR/WHITE FLAKES THROUGH VENTILATION SYSTEM, CAUSING HEADACHE, BURNING SENSATION, CONGESTION. (QCAW)

Jul 27, 1998 Equipment

A/C EVAPORATOR EMITS ODOR/WHITE FLAKES THROUGH VENTILATION SYSTEM, CAUSING HEADACHE, BURNING SENSATION, CONGESTION. (QCAW)

Jul 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. WHILE DRIVING CAR 13 MILES FOR REPAIRS, 50-55 MPH, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME, ON AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 21, 1998 Unknown Or Other Fire

BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. WHILE DRIVING CAR 13 MILES FOR REPAIRS, 50-55 MPH, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME, ON AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED PREMATURELY(LESS THAN 30,000 MILES). (QCAW)

Jul 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED PREMATURELY(LESS THAN 30,000 MILES). (QCAW)

Jul 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. WHILE DRIVING CAR 13 MILES FOR REPAIRS, 50-55 MPH, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME, ON AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 21, 1998 Unknown Or Other Fire

BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. WHILE DRIVING CAR 13 MILES FOR REPAIRS, 50-55 MPH, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME, ON AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED PREMATURELY(LESS THAN 30,000 MILES). (QCAW)

Jul 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED PREMATURELY(LESS THAN 30,000 MILES). (QCAW)

Jun 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING, CONSUMER HEARS A SQUEAL COMING FROM THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *SLC

Jun 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING, CONSUMER HEARS A SQUEAL COMING FROM THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *SLC

Jun 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE IN GARAGE AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE, ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, WENT OUT TO THE GARAGE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE FROM THE GARAGE INTO THE OPEN. CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY PUT FIRE OUT. FIREMAN STATED...

Jun 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System Fire

PARKED VEHICLE IN GARAGE AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE, ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, WENT OUT TO THE GARAGE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE FROM THE GARAGE INTO THE OPEN. CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY PUT FIRE OUT. FIREMAN STATED...

May 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING AND PUSHING ON THE PEDAL, SPEED APPROX. 30MPH, THERE APPEARED TO BE A PULSATING ACTION,. THE BRAKES WOULD MOVE IN AND OUT UNDER FOOT, CAR DID NOT STOP, TENDED TO SLIDE INTO A STOP, A DELAYED REACTION. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ...

May 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING AND PUSHING ON THE PEDAL, SPEED APPROX. 30MPH, THERE APPEARED TO BE A PULSATING ACTION,. THE BRAKES WOULD MOVE IN AND OUT UNDER FOOT, CAR DID NOT STOP, TENDED TO SLIDE INTO A STOP, A DELAYED REACTION. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ...

May 11, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF IN REVERSE WHEN THE SHIFTER WAS IN PARK POSITION, RUSULTING IN CRASH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

May 11, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF IN REVERSE WHEN THE SHIFTER WAS IN PARK POSITION, RUSULTING IN CRASH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Apr 21, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE DESIGN IS TOO SHORT CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN LATCHING.

Apr 21, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE DESIGN IS TOO SHORT CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN LATCHING.

Apr 9, 1998 Electrical System

A SHORT AT PLUG TO STARTER CAUSED BLOWING OF FUSE.

Apr 9, 1998 Electrical System

A SHORT AT PLUG TO STARTER CAUSED BLOWING OF FUSE.

Apr 1, 1998 Suspension

DEALERSHIP FAILED TO COMPLY WITH RECALL REPAIR NOTICE OF THE BALL JOINTS.

Apr 1, 1998 Suspension

DEALERSHIP FAILED TO COMPLY WITH RECALL REPAIR NOTICE OF THE BALL JOINTS.

Mar 6, 1998 Suspension

RECALL WORK ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARM DENIED TO CONSUMER FROM DEALERSHIP.

Mar 6, 1998 Suspension

RECALL WORK ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARM DENIED TO CONSUMER FROM DEALERSHIP.

Jan 21, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTS INTO SECOND GEAR, REGARDLESS OF SPEED, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK.

Jan 21, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTS INTO SECOND GEAR, REGARDLESS OF SPEED, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK.

Jan 20, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWN SHIFTS TO SECOND GEAR, IRRESPECTIVE OF SPEED, LOCKING THE TRANSMISSION GEAR.

Jan 20, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWN SHIFTS TO SECOND GEAR, IRRESPECTIVE OF SPEED, LOCKING THE TRANSMISSION GEAR.

Dec 23, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION UNDER NORMAL OR ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Dec 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING OIL TO LEAK.

Dec 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DAMPNER CAME DEFECTIVE FROM FACTORY.

Dec 23, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION UNDER NORMAL OR ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Dec 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING OIL TO LEAK.

Dec 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DAMPNER CAME DEFECTIVE FROM FACTORY.

Nov 28, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT HAS A MISSING PART, CAUSING BELT TO TWIST.

Nov 28, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT HAS A MISSING PART, CAUSING BELT TO TWIST.

Oct 9, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 50-55 MPH, UPON TAKING FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE ENGINE SPEED DOES NOT RETURN TO NORMAL IDLE, AND HANGS UP AT 1800 RPMS. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT IT MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER CHIP. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 50-55 MPH, UPON TAKING FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE ENGINE SPEED DOES NOT RETURN TO NORMAL IDLE, AND HANGS UP AT 1800 RPMS. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT IT MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER CHIP. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED, CONSUMER APPLIED FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISENGAGED, THE ENGINE STATRED RACING. THE VEHICLE THEN JUMPED FORWARD, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED, CONSUMER APPLIED FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISENGAGED, THE ENGINE STATRED RACING. THE VEHICLE THEN JUMPED FORWARD, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE SQUEAKING.

Sep 2, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE SQUEAKING.

Aug 27, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH THE VEHICLE HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, HITTING THE LEFT SIDE OF THE OTHER VEHICLE, AND THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SYSTEM DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THE ACCIDENT. SENSORS ARE LOCATED BEHIND THE HEADLIGHT. *AK

Aug 27, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH THE VEHICLE HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, HITTING THE LEFT SIDE OF THE OTHER VEHICLE, AND THE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SYSTEM DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THE ACCIDENT. SENSORS ARE LOCATED BEHIND THE HEADLIGHT. *AK

Jul 17, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH IS RELEASING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO LATCH IN THE SECONDARY POSITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 17, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH IS RELEASING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO LATCH IN THE SECONDARY POSITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jul 8, 1997 Electrical System

HAD PULLED INTO PARKING AREA; THEN TURNED OFF LIGHTS & THEN IGNITION; LIGHTS FAILED TO GO OFF; HAVE A 90 SECOND DELAY TIMER WHICH DID NOT WORK; WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 8, 1997 Electrical System

HAD PULLED INTO PARKING AREA; THEN TURNED OFF LIGHTS & THEN IGNITION; LIGHTS FAILED TO GO OFF; HAVE A 90 SECOND DELAY TIMER WHICH DID NOT WORK; WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 12, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AFTER BEING SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Jun 12, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AFTER BEING SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

May 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION AND ENGINE NOISE. DEALER REPLACED WATER PUMP/TIMING BELT, ETC. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION AND ENGINE NOISE. DEALER REPLACED WATER PUMP/TIMING BELT, ETC. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION AND ENGINE NOISE. DEALER REPLACED WATER PUMP/TIMING BELT, ETC. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION AND ENGINE NOISE. DEALER REPLACED WATER PUMP/TIMING BELT, ETC. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL AND CAUSED ACCIDENT.

May 6, 1997 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN THE ACCIDENT.(RENTAL CAR)

May 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL AND CAUSED ACCIDENT.

May 6, 1997 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN THE ACCIDENT.(RENTAL CAR)