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16V401000 Jun 3, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previousl...

15V338000 Jun 2, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured...

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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Mar 28, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Mar 28, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Feb 18, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Feb 18, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Oct 28, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Oct 28, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Sep 15, 2015 Suspension 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE B...

Sep 15, 2015 Suspension 186,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE B...

Sep 11, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR. THE...

Sep 11, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR. THE...

Sep 3, 2015 Engine 98,252 mi

THE INTERNAL WATER PUMP FAILED. THIS CAUSED WATER TO LEAK INTO THE OIL PAN. THE WATER GOT HOT ENOUGH ON A 600 MILES TRIP FROM FLORIDA TO MISSISSIPPI THAT IT BOILED AND CAUSED THE OIL TO TURN INTO SLUDGE (MOLASSES LIKE CONSISTENCY). THIS CAUSED A LACK OF LUBRICATION OF THE DUAL CAMSHAFTS WHICH IN ...

Sep 3, 2015 Engine 98,252 mi

THE INTERNAL WATER PUMP FAILED. THIS CAUSED WATER TO LEAK INTO THE OIL PAN. THE WATER GOT HOT ENOUGH ON A 600 MILES TRIP FROM FLORIDA TO MISSISSIPPI THAT IT BOILED AND CAUSED THE OIL TO TURN INTO SLUDGE (MOLASSES LIKE CONSISTENCY). THIS CAUSED A LACK OF LUBRICATION OF THE DUAL CAMSHAFTS WHICH IN ...

May 16, 2015 Suspension Crash 185,750 mi

MY CAR HAS A BAD NOISE AND POPPING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY MOMS DRIVEWAY WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE COLLAPSED IN .. MY UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE . AFTER MY CAR WAS JACKED UP MY LOWER A ARM AND BALL JOINT WAS BROKE .. I REPLACED EVERYTHING . A WEEK LATER THE DRIVER SIDE BALL JO...

May 16, 2015 Steering Crash 185,750 mi

MY CAR HAS A BAD NOISE AND POPPING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY MOMS DRIVEWAY WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE COLLAPSED IN .. MY UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE . AFTER MY CAR WAS JACKED UP MY LOWER A ARM AND BALL JOINT WAS BROKE .. I REPLACED EVERYTHING . A WEEK LATER THE DRIVER SIDE BALL JO...

May 16, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 185,750 mi

MY CAR HAS A BAD NOISE AND POPPING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY MOMS DRIVEWAY WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE COLLAPSED IN .. MY UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE . AFTER MY CAR WAS JACKED UP MY LOWER A ARM AND BALL JOINT WAS BROKE .. I REPLACED EVERYTHING . A WEEK LATER THE DRIVER SIDE BALL JO...

May 16, 2015 Suspension Crash 185,750 mi

MY CAR HAS A BAD NOISE AND POPPING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY MOMS DRIVEWAY WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE COLLAPSED IN .. MY UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE . AFTER MY CAR WAS JACKED UP MY LOWER A ARM AND BALL JOINT WAS BROKE .. I REPLACED EVERYTHING . A WEEK LATER THE DRIVER SIDE BALL JO...

May 16, 2015 Steering Crash 185,750 mi

MY CAR HAS A BAD NOISE AND POPPING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY MOMS DRIVEWAY WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE COLLAPSED IN .. MY UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE . AFTER MY CAR WAS JACKED UP MY LOWER A ARM AND BALL JOINT WAS BROKE .. I REPLACED EVERYTHING . A WEEK LATER THE DRIVER SIDE BALL JO...

May 16, 2015 Unknown Or Other Crash 185,750 mi

MY CAR HAS A BAD NOISE AND POPPING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY MOMS DRIVEWAY WHEN MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE COLLAPSED IN .. MY UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE . AFTER MY CAR WAS JACKED UP MY LOWER A ARM AND BALL JOINT WAS BROKE .. I REPLACED EVERYTHING . A WEEK LATER THE DRIVER SIDE BALL JO...

Feb 24, 2015 Suspension 112,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER PULLED OUT OF MCDONALD'S TURNING RIGHT AND THE LEFT WHEEL COLLAPSED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. I HAD IT TOWED TO OUR HOUSE. I HAVE READ ON LINE AND FOUND THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *JS

Feb 24, 2015 Suspension 112,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER PULLED OUT OF MCDONALD'S TURNING RIGHT AND THE LEFT WHEEL COLLAPSED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. I HAD IT TOWED TO OUR HOUSE. I HAVE READ ON LINE AND FOUND THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *JS

Aug 27, 2014 Steering 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE M...

Aug 27, 2014 Air Bags 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE M...

Aug 27, 2014 Steering 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE M...

Aug 27, 2014 Air Bags 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE M...

Aug 7, 2014 Suspension 191,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOIN...

Aug 7, 2014 Suspension 191,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOIN...

Aug 7, 2014 Suspension 191,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOIN...

Aug 7, 2014 Suspension 191,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOIN...

Jul 17, 2014 Air Bags 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE DASHBOARD AS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HORN AND THE CR...

Jul 17, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE DASHBOARD AS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HORN AND THE CR...

Jul 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE DASHBOARD AS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HORN AND THE CR...

Jul 17, 2014 Air Bags 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE DASHBOARD AS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HORN AND THE CR...

Jul 17, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE DASHBOARD AS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HORN AND THE CR...

Jul 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE DASHBOARD AS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HORN AND THE CR...

Mar 7, 2014 Engine Fire 105,000 mi

GRANDAUGHTER WAS RETURNING HOME FROM COLLEGE . VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE ON HIGHWAY BETWEEN MARBLE FALLS TEX AND BURNET TEXAS.. HER MOTHER WAS FOLLOWING IN ANOTHER CAR AND BARELY HAD TIME TO RESCUE SOME OF THE PERSONAL ITEMS BEFORE ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. GRANDDAUGHTER BARELY ESCAPED T...

Mar 7, 2014 Structure Fire 105,000 mi

GRANDAUGHTER WAS RETURNING HOME FROM COLLEGE . VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE ON HIGHWAY BETWEEN MARBLE FALLS TEX AND BURNET TEXAS.. HER MOTHER WAS FOLLOWING IN ANOTHER CAR AND BARELY HAD TIME TO RESCUE SOME OF THE PERSONAL ITEMS BEFORE ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. GRANDDAUGHTER BARELY ESCAPED T...

Mar 7, 2014 Power Train Fire 105,000 mi

GRANDAUGHTER WAS RETURNING HOME FROM COLLEGE . VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE ON HIGHWAY BETWEEN MARBLE FALLS TEX AND BURNET TEXAS.. HER MOTHER WAS FOLLOWING IN ANOTHER CAR AND BARELY HAD TIME TO RESCUE SOME OF THE PERSONAL ITEMS BEFORE ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. GRANDDAUGHTER BARELY ESCAPED T...

Mar 7, 2014 Engine Fire 105,000 mi

GRANDAUGHTER WAS RETURNING HOME FROM COLLEGE . VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE ON HIGHWAY BETWEEN MARBLE FALLS TEX AND BURNET TEXAS.. HER MOTHER WAS FOLLOWING IN ANOTHER CAR AND BARELY HAD TIME TO RESCUE SOME OF THE PERSONAL ITEMS BEFORE ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. GRANDDAUGHTER BARELY ESCAPED T...

Mar 7, 2014 Structure Fire 105,000 mi

GRANDAUGHTER WAS RETURNING HOME FROM COLLEGE . VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE ON HIGHWAY BETWEEN MARBLE FALLS TEX AND BURNET TEXAS.. HER MOTHER WAS FOLLOWING IN ANOTHER CAR AND BARELY HAD TIME TO RESCUE SOME OF THE PERSONAL ITEMS BEFORE ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. GRANDDAUGHTER BARELY ESCAPED T...

Mar 7, 2014 Power Train Fire 105,000 mi

GRANDAUGHTER WAS RETURNING HOME FROM COLLEGE . VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE ON HIGHWAY BETWEEN MARBLE FALLS TEX AND BURNET TEXAS.. HER MOTHER WAS FOLLOWING IN ANOTHER CAR AND BARELY HAD TIME TO RESCUE SOME OF THE PERSONAL ITEMS BEFORE ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. GRANDDAUGHTER BARELY ESCAPED T...

Jan 24, 2014 Electrical System

I HAD SMELLED A BURNING SMELL IN MY CAR WHILE I DRIVE IT. MY HUSBAND HAD TRIED HIS BEST TO FIND WHERE THE SMELL IS COMING FROM. WE COULD NOT FIND IT AND NOW MY RADIO DOESN'T WORK, THE DOME LIGHT DON'T WORK AND THE LOCKS DON'T WORK. IN ORDER TO LOCK MY CAR I HAVE TO PUSH THE LOCKS DOWN. CAN YOU PLEAS...

Jan 24, 2014 Electrical System

I HAD SMELLED A BURNING SMELL IN MY CAR WHILE I DRIVE IT. MY HUSBAND HAD TRIED HIS BEST TO FIND WHERE THE SMELL IS COMING FROM. WE COULD NOT FIND IT AND NOW MY RADIO DOESN'T WORK, THE DOME LIGHT DON'T WORK AND THE LOCKS DON'T WORK. IN ORDER TO LOCK MY CAR I HAVE TO PUSH THE LOCKS DOWN. CAN YOU PLEAS...

Jan 15, 2014 Power Train 108,700 mi

NOTICED SLIGHT GEAR SLIPPAGE TRAVELLING 35-45MPH. ALL FLUIDS CHECKED, AT PROPER LEVELS. A WEEK LATER, ENGINE 'JERKED' WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, CHECK ENG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. ONCE ENGINE WARMED UP, STARTED HEARING A 'WHIRRING' NOISE FROM LOWER-MIDDLE AREA OF ENGINE. STOPPE...

Jan 15, 2014 Engine 108,700 mi

NOTICED SLIGHT GEAR SLIPPAGE TRAVELLING 35-45MPH. ALL FLUIDS CHECKED, AT PROPER LEVELS. A WEEK LATER, ENGINE 'JERKED' WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, CHECK ENG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. ONCE ENGINE WARMED UP, STARTED HEARING A 'WHIRRING' NOISE FROM LOWER-MIDDLE AREA OF ENGINE. STOPPE...

Jan 15, 2014 Electrical System 108,700 mi

NOTICED SLIGHT GEAR SLIPPAGE TRAVELLING 35-45MPH. ALL FLUIDS CHECKED, AT PROPER LEVELS. A WEEK LATER, ENGINE 'JERKED' WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, CHECK ENG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. ONCE ENGINE WARMED UP, STARTED HEARING A 'WHIRRING' NOISE FROM LOWER-MIDDLE AREA OF ENGINE. STOPPE...

Jan 15, 2014 Power Train 108,700 mi

NOTICED SLIGHT GEAR SLIPPAGE TRAVELLING 35-45MPH. ALL FLUIDS CHECKED, AT PROPER LEVELS. A WEEK LATER, ENGINE 'JERKED' WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, CHECK ENG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. ONCE ENGINE WARMED UP, STARTED HEARING A 'WHIRRING' NOISE FROM LOWER-MIDDLE AREA OF ENGINE. STOPPE...

Jan 15, 2014 Engine 108,700 mi

NOTICED SLIGHT GEAR SLIPPAGE TRAVELLING 35-45MPH. ALL FLUIDS CHECKED, AT PROPER LEVELS. A WEEK LATER, ENGINE 'JERKED' WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, CHECK ENG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. ONCE ENGINE WARMED UP, STARTED HEARING A 'WHIRRING' NOISE FROM LOWER-MIDDLE AREA OF ENGINE. STOPPE...

Jan 15, 2014 Electrical System 108,700 mi

NOTICED SLIGHT GEAR SLIPPAGE TRAVELLING 35-45MPH. ALL FLUIDS CHECKED, AT PROPER LEVELS. A WEEK LATER, ENGINE 'JERKED' WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, CHECK ENG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. ONCE ENGINE WARMED UP, STARTED HEARING A 'WHIRRING' NOISE FROM LOWER-MIDDLE AREA OF ENGINE. STOPPE...

Jun 29, 2013 Air Bags 64,800 mi

I GOT IN MY CAR TO DRIVE HOME AND AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR AND TURNED THE WHEEL JUST A LITTLE, I HEAR A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON STATING "AIR BAG". I HAVE ALREADY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BALL JOINTS I HAD TO REPLACE MYSELF AND OTHER ISSUES WI...

Jun 29, 2013 Suspension 64,800 mi

I GOT IN MY CAR TO DRIVE HOME AND AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR AND TURNED THE WHEEL JUST A LITTLE, I HEAR A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON STATING "AIR BAG". I HAVE ALREADY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BALL JOINTS I HAD TO REPLACE MYSELF AND OTHER ISSUES WI...

Jun 29, 2013 Air Bags 64,800 mi

I GOT IN MY CAR TO DRIVE HOME AND AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR AND TURNED THE WHEEL JUST A LITTLE, I HEAR A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON STATING "AIR BAG". I HAVE ALREADY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BALL JOINTS I HAD TO REPLACE MYSELF AND OTHER ISSUES WI...

Jun 29, 2013 Suspension 64,800 mi

I GOT IN MY CAR TO DRIVE HOME AND AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR AND TURNED THE WHEEL JUST A LITTLE, I HEAR A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON STATING "AIR BAG". I HAVE ALREADY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BALL JOINTS I HAD TO REPLACE MYSELF AND OTHER ISSUES WI...

Apr 15, 2013 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BACKING PLATE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE WHEELS TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE BACKING PLATE, CALIPER, BRACKET,...

Apr 15, 2013 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BACKING PLATE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE WHEELS TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE BACKING PLATE, CALIPER, BRACKET,...

Nov 28, 2012 Air Bags 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BEGAN MAKING A BEEPING NOISE. APPROXIMATELY 60 SECONDS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED AS WELL AS DAMAGING THE...

Nov 28, 2012 Air Bags 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BEGAN MAKING A BEEPING NOISE. APPROXIMATELY 60 SECONDS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED AS WELL AS DAMAGING THE...

Aug 26, 2012 Structure 156,000 mi

TRUNK FALLS CONTINUALLY AFTER STAYING IN UPRIGHT POSITION FOR A FEW SECONDS OR MINUTES. EVERYONE OF MY FAMILY HAS BEEN INJURED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR 2 WEEKS AGO. I NOW HAVE A 6 INCH DIAMETER BRUISE ON MY ARM FROM THE LATEST INCIDENT. *TR

Aug 26, 2012 Structure 156,000 mi

TRUNK FALLS CONTINUALLY AFTER STAYING IN UPRIGHT POSITION FOR A FEW SECONDS OR MINUTES. EVERYONE OF MY FAMILY HAS BEEN INJURED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR 2 WEEKS AGO. I NOW HAVE A 6 INCH DIAMETER BRUISE ON MY ARM FROM THE LATEST INCIDENT. *TR

May 3, 2012 Suspension

I HAVE BEEN HEARING A TERRIBLE NOISE EVERYTIME I TURN MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS. OFTEN TIMES I CAN'T EVEN TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TO GET MY CAR INSPECTED AND I FOUND OUT THAT I HAVE TO HAVE MY FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT REPLACED BECAUSE IT FAILED. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THIS ITEM WAS RECA...

May 3, 2012 Suspension

I HAVE BEEN HEARING A TERRIBLE NOISE EVERYTIME I TURN MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS. OFTEN TIMES I CAN'T EVEN TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TO GET MY CAR INSPECTED AND I FOUND OUT THAT I HAVE TO HAVE MY FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT REPLACED BECAUSE IT FAILED. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THIS ITEM WAS RECA...

Feb 7, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

I HAVE READ ABOUT THE KNOWN DODGE 2.7 ENGINE FREEZE ISSUE AND IT HAPPENED TO ME. PLEASE DO SOMETHING *TR

Feb 7, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

I HAVE READ ABOUT THE KNOWN DODGE 2.7 ENGINE FREEZE ISSUE AND IT HAPPENED TO ME. PLEASE DO SOMETHING *TR

Jan 17, 2012 Tires 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS WITH KELLY CHARGER GT TIRES (N/A), SIZE 205/60/ R16. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED A BUBBLES ON THE SIDEWALL OF ALL FOUR TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED BY THE TIRE SHOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE SECOND SET OF TIRES AND THE BUBBLES INCRE...

Jan 17, 2012 Tires 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS WITH KELLY CHARGER GT TIRES (N/A), SIZE 205/60/ R16. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED A BUBBLES ON THE SIDEWALL OF ALL FOUR TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED BY THE TIRE SHOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE SECOND SET OF TIRES AND THE BUBBLES INCRE...

Oct 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

ON MY WAY TO WORK ONE MORNING, THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. IT WAS TWO BLOCKS FROM THE HOUSE. I HAD 2 NEIGHBORS PUSH THE CAR BACK TO THE HOUSE. I EVENTUALLY TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC, WHO TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS THE ENGINE. HE TOOK OUT THE PARTS TRYING TO REBUILD THE ENGINE AND NOTI...

Oct 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

ON MY WAY TO WORK ONE MORNING, THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. IT WAS TWO BLOCKS FROM THE HOUSE. I HAD 2 NEIGHBORS PUSH THE CAR BACK TO THE HOUSE. I EVENTUALLY TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC, WHO TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS THE ENGINE. HE TOOK OUT THE PARTS TRYING TO REBUILD THE ENGINE AND NOTI...

Jun 20, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL FEELING. THE CONTACT INVESTIGATED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE BRACKET WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN INSPECTED BY AN INDEPEN...

Jun 20, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL FEELING. THE CONTACT INVESTIGATED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE BRACKET WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN INSPECTED BY AN INDEPEN...

Jan 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 177,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE TEMPERATURE INCREASED. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOW...

Jan 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 177,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE TEMPERATURE INCREASED. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOW...

Dec 9, 2010 Suspension 150,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 15 MILES PER HOUR AND HIT A SLIGHT INDENTATION IN THE ROAD WHERE IT HAVE BEEN NEWLY PAVED. I HEARD A LOUD "THUD" IN THE TRUNK OF MY CAR FROM THE BACK DRIVER'S SIDE. I PULLED OVER AND UNCOVERED THE WHEEL WELL AND SAW A HOLE WHERE THE STRUT MOUNT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. I DECIDED TO TAKE...

Dec 9, 2010 Suspension 150,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 15 MILES PER HOUR AND HIT A SLIGHT INDENTATION IN THE ROAD WHERE IT HAVE BEEN NEWLY PAVED. I HEARD A LOUD "THUD" IN THE TRUNK OF MY CAR FROM THE BACK DRIVER'S SIDE. I PULLED OVER AND UNCOVERED THE WHEEL WELL AND SAW A HOLE WHERE THE STRUT MOUNT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. I DECIDED TO TAKE...

Oct 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE CAUSING BENT VALVES AND THE NEED TO REWORK THE TOP END OF THE ENGINE. IN DOING RESEARCH IT WAS FOUND OUT ABOUT THE ISSUES WITH THE 2.7L V6 AND THE FACT THAT THIS ISSUE LIKELY CAUSES CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. *TR

Oct 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE CAUSING BENT VALVES AND THE NEED TO REWORK THE TOP END OF THE ENGINE. IN DOING RESEARCH IT WAS FOUND OUT ABOUT THE ISSUES WITH THE 2.7L V6 AND THE FACT THAT THIS ISSUE LIKELY CAUSES CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 78,155 mi

DODGE STRATUS 2.7 LITER TRANS REPLACED ON 5-1-06 OIL SLUDGE ENGINE FAILURE ON 1-2-10. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,155 mi

DODGE STRATUS 2.7 LITER TRANS REPLACED ON 5-1-06 OIL SLUDGE ENGINE FAILURE ON 1-2-10. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 78,155 mi

DODGE STRATUS 2.7 LITER TRANS REPLACED ON 5-1-06 OIL SLUDGE ENGINE FAILURE ON 1-2-10. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,155 mi

DODGE STRATUS 2.7 LITER TRANS REPLACED ON 5-1-06 OIL SLUDGE ENGINE FAILURE ON 1-2-10. *TR

Aug 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

I OWN A DODGE STRATUS (2002) THAT HAS AN OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT THINKING IT WAS A HEAD GASKET AND WAS TOLD THAT ONLY THE GASKET WOULD BE LIKE A BAND AID ON THE PROBLEM. HE TOLD ME THAT THE CHRYSLER 2.7L ENGINE IS HAVING "OIL SLUDGE" PROBLEMS AND THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION ...

Aug 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

I OWN A DODGE STRATUS (2002) THAT HAS AN OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT THINKING IT WAS A HEAD GASKET AND WAS TOLD THAT ONLY THE GASKET WOULD BE LIKE A BAND AID ON THE PROBLEM. HE TOLD ME THAT THE CHRYSLER 2.7L ENGINE IS HAVING "OIL SLUDGE" PROBLEMS AND THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION ...

May 16, 2010 Suspension 87,000 mi

2002 DODGE STRATUS REAR STRUT MOUNTING PLATES. TURNING TO POWDER SEEMED TO BE MADE OF PRE-CAST ALUMINUM, UNPAINTED. HEARD CLANKING SOUND THOUGHT THE SPARE WAS LOOSE AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION DISCOVERED DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKETS WERE DISINTEGRATING THIS DEFINITELY SHOULD BE A...

May 16, 2010 Suspension 87,000 mi

2002 DODGE STRATUS REAR STRUT MOUNTING PLATES. TURNING TO POWDER SEEMED TO BE MADE OF PRE-CAST ALUMINUM, UNPAINTED. HEARD CLANKING SOUND THOUGHT THE SPARE WAS LOOSE AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION DISCOVERED DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKETS WERE DISINTEGRATING THIS DEFINITELY SHOULD BE A...

May 3, 2010 Electrical System 113,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE AND WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN IT WILL NOT START. IT WILL NOT EVEN TURN OVER. ALL THE LIGHTS WORK, AND THE RADIO WORKS, THE LIGHTS DON'T DIM WHEN TRYING TO START IT, AND WHEN JUMP STARTED IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. THE SECURITY LIGHT IS STAYING ON WHILE KEY IS TURNED ON. A DIA...

May 3, 2010 Electrical System 113,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE AND WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN IT WILL NOT START. IT WILL NOT EVEN TURN OVER. ALL THE LIGHTS WORK, AND THE RADIO WORKS, THE LIGHTS DON'T DIM WHEN TRYING TO START IT, AND WHEN JUMP STARTED IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. THE SECURITY LIGHT IS STAYING ON WHILE KEY IS TURNED ON. A DIA...

May 2, 2010 Suspension 110,950 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON 4-30-2010 IN MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS ES SEDAN. I HEARD A STRANGE METALLIC CLUNK FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. ONCE I GOT TO WORK I CHECKED AROUND THE REAR WHEELS AND FOUND THAT THE DRIVER/REAR SPRING MOUNT PLATE WAS TOTALLY CORRODED AND A CHUNK WAS MISSING WHICH CAUSED THE SPRING ...

May 2, 2010 Suspension 110,950 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON 4-30-2010 IN MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS ES SEDAN. I HEARD A STRANGE METALLIC CLUNK FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. ONCE I GOT TO WORK I CHECKED AROUND THE REAR WHEELS AND FOUND THAT THE DRIVER/REAR SPRING MOUNT PLATE WAS TOTALLY CORRODED AND A CHUNK WAS MISSING WHICH CAUSED THE SPRING ...

Apr 2, 2010 Suspension 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT CONTROL ARM LOWER BALL JOINT HAD FALLEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED WHEN THE...

Apr 2, 2010 Suspension 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT CONTROL ARM LOWER BALL JOINT HAD FALLEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED WHEN THE...

Feb 8, 2010 Suspension 137,000 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL

Feb 8, 2010 Unknown Or Other 137,000 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL

Feb 8, 2010 Suspension 137,000 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL

Feb 8, 2010 Unknown Or Other 137,000 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT RECALL

Jan 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,319 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE ENGINE DIES. I COASTED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT RAMP AND ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR. ALL IT WOULD DO IS CLICK. A CALL TO AAA AND THE CAR WAS TOED TO THE DEALER. I CALL FROM THE DEALER LATER IN THE DAY REVEALED A SEIZED ENGINE. MY HUSBAN...

Jan 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,319 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE ENGINE DIES. I COASTED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT RAMP AND ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR. ALL IT WOULD DO IS CLICK. A CALL TO AAA AND THE CAR WAS TOED TO THE DEALER. I CALL FROM THE DEALER LATER IN THE DAY REVEALED A SEIZED ENGINE. MY HUSBAN...

Aug 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 DODGE STRATUS OIL SLUDGE ISSUES - MOTOR BLOWN - *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 DODGE STRATUS OIL SLUDGE ISSUES - MOTOR BLOWN - *TR

Aug 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

ON 9/3/08 I HAD BROUGHT MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS 2.7L V6 IN FOR A COOLANT SYSTEM FLUSH. I WAS CHARGED $129.95. SOON AFTER, I SMELLED BURNING COOLANT, BUT THE DEALERSHIP HAD SAID IT WAS JUST EXCESS BURNING OFF. TWO WEEKS LATER ON 9/23/08, I WAS ON RT 1 TO OUT TO MY SISTER-IN-LAWS IN LANCASTER, PA, WH...

Aug 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

ON 9/3/08 I HAD BROUGHT MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS 2.7L V6 IN FOR A COOLANT SYSTEM FLUSH. I WAS CHARGED $129.95. SOON AFTER, I SMELLED BURNING COOLANT, BUT THE DEALERSHIP HAD SAID IT WAS JUST EXCESS BURNING OFF. TWO WEEKS LATER ON 9/23/08, I WAS ON RT 1 TO OUT TO MY SISTER-IN-LAWS IN LANCASTER, PA, WH...

Jul 24, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 138,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON A ROAD TRIP (ABOUT 2 HOURS) THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND OPENING THE HOOD, THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Jul 24, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 138,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON A ROAD TRIP (ABOUT 2 HOURS) THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND OPENING THE HOOD, THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Feb 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,156 mi

NOTICED INCREASED OIL USAGE WITH NO LEAKS ALTHOUGH OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3 MONTHS OR 3000 MILES. AT APPROX. 122000 MILES, ENGINE THREW A ROD. SEVERAL DODGE/CHRYSLER MECHANICS STATED THIS WAS DUE TO "OIL SLUDGE" BUILDUP, SAYING THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2.7L V6 ENGINE REGARDLESS OF THE T...

Feb 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,156 mi

NOTICED INCREASED OIL USAGE WITH NO LEAKS ALTHOUGH OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3 MONTHS OR 3000 MILES. AT APPROX. 122000 MILES, ENGINE THREW A ROD. SEVERAL DODGE/CHRYSLER MECHANICS STATED THIS WAS DUE TO "OIL SLUDGE" BUILDUP, SAYING THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2.7L V6 ENGINE REGARDLESS OF THE T...

Dec 3, 2008 Suspension 70,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE CONTROL ARMS ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SEVERAL TIMES NOW. THERE IS CONSTANT KNOCKING UNDER MY CAR. I BELIEVE IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS ALL OF THE RECALLS THAT ARE WITH THE DODGE PRODUCTS; HOWEVER, NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE DODGE STRATUS 2002. *TR

Dec 3, 2008 Suspension 70,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE CONTROL ARMS ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SEVERAL TIMES NOW. THERE IS CONSTANT KNOCKING UNDER MY CAR. I BELIEVE IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS ALL OF THE RECALLS THAT ARE WITH THE DODGE PRODUCTS; HOWEVER, NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE DODGE STRATUS 2002. *TR

Sep 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,234 mi

DURING DAILY DRIVING MY DODGE STRATUS 2.7 MOTOR FAILED. AFTER TAKING TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD IT WAS CAUSE BY ENGINE SLUDGE AND THAT THE REPAIR WAS GOING TO COST ME 4K. *TR

Sep 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,234 mi

DURING DAILY DRIVING MY DODGE STRATUS 2.7 MOTOR FAILED. AFTER TAKING TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD IT WAS CAUSE BY ENGINE SLUDGE AND THAT THE REPAIR WAS GOING TO COST ME 4K. *TR

Aug 18, 2008 Electrical System 37,000 mi

IN THE PAST EIGHT MONTHS THE CHECK ENGINE STAYS ON. I HAD THE COMPUTER CODE READ AND RESET TWICE. AFTER BEING RESET THE LIGHT RETURNED WITHIN 1-2 DAYS. THE THIRD TIME IT CAME ON THE DEALER SAID THE CAR HAD A VACUUM LEAK AND REPLACED A CRACKED HOSE. ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER GETTING THE CAT BACK THE CH...

Aug 18, 2008 Electrical System 37,000 mi

IN THE PAST EIGHT MONTHS THE CHECK ENGINE STAYS ON. I HAD THE COMPUTER CODE READ AND RESET TWICE. AFTER BEING RESET THE LIGHT RETURNED WITHIN 1-2 DAYS. THE THIRD TIME IT CAME ON THE DEALER SAID THE CAR HAD A VACUUM LEAK AND REPLACED A CRACKED HOSE. ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER GETTING THE CAT BACK THE CH...

Aug 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 172,000 mi

2.7L ENGINE FAILURE. TENSIONER FOR PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN FAILED TO EXTEND. 2 O RINGS MISSING ON TENSIONER . OIL SLUDGE IN ENGINE. OIL PASSAGES ALMOST PLUGGED. *TR

Aug 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 172,000 mi

2.7L ENGINE FAILURE. TENSIONER FOR PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN FAILED TO EXTEND. 2 O RINGS MISSING ON TENSIONER . OIL SLUDGE IN ENGINE. OIL PASSAGES ALMOST PLUGGED. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Suspension 72,000 mi

REAR FRAME TO SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS BROKE. THE SHOCK INSIDE THE COIL THEN WAS ABLE TO GET LODGED INTO THE SPRING. THIS MADE THE SUSPENSION STUCK/IMMOBILE. THE VEHICLE WAS 3-WHEELING AROUND CORNERS ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD THE PART WAS BACK-ORDERED TO THE FACTORY AND WAS NOT AVAILABL...

Jul 25, 2008 Suspension 72,000 mi

REAR FRAME TO SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS BROKE. THE SHOCK INSIDE THE COIL THEN WAS ABLE TO GET LODGED INTO THE SPRING. THIS MADE THE SUSPENSION STUCK/IMMOBILE. THE VEHICLE WAS 3-WHEELING AROUND CORNERS ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD THE PART WAS BACK-ORDERED TO THE FACTORY AND WAS NOT AVAILABL...

Jul 11, 2008 Suspension 214,000 mi

TOOK MY DODGE STRATUS 2002 IN AND MECHANIC DEEMED REAR STRUTS BAD. ORDERED REPLACEMENTS. WHEN ARRIVED THEY HAD SENT REAR UPPER STRUT HOUSING MR31114 INSTEAD OF #4879072AD. WHEN LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER CALLED IT WAS STATED THAT THERE WAS A BACKORDER OF OVER 8000 OF THESE. I THEN CALLED THE 800 NUM...

Jul 11, 2008 Suspension 214,000 mi

TOOK MY DODGE STRATUS 2002 IN AND MECHANIC DEEMED REAR STRUTS BAD. ORDERED REPLACEMENTS. WHEN ARRIVED THEY HAD SENT REAR UPPER STRUT HOUSING MR31114 INSTEAD OF #4879072AD. WHEN LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER CALLED IT WAS STATED THAT THERE WAS A BACKORDER OF OVER 8000 OF THESE. I THEN CALLED THE 800 NUM...

Jul 9, 2008 Suspension 76,200 mi

MOPAR AGREES RECALL SHOULD BE DONE ON THIS PART FAILURE. 02 DODGE STRATUS REAR STRUT MOUNTS. STRUT MOUNTING PLATES ON VEHICLE ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM OR SOME TYPE OF WHITE METAL AND THEY HAVE DISINTEGRATED INTO A POWDER LIKE DUST AND THE STRUT WAS DETACHED. MOPAR CONFIRMED ABOUT 8553 BACKORDERS ON 7/8...

Jul 9, 2008 Suspension 76,200 mi

MOPAR AGREES RECALL SHOULD BE DONE ON THIS PART FAILURE. 02 DODGE STRATUS REAR STRUT MOUNTS. STRUT MOUNTING PLATES ON VEHICLE ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM OR SOME TYPE OF WHITE METAL AND THEY HAVE DISINTEGRATED INTO A POWDER LIKE DUST AND THE STRUT WAS DETACHED. MOPAR CONFIRMED ABOUT 8553 BACKORDERS ON 7/8...

Jul 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,500 mi

OIL SLUDGE CAUSED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP WORKING ON THE CA-110S. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Suspension 86,023 mi

2002 DODGE STRATUS REAR STRUT MOUNTS. THE TOP, REAR, STRUT MOUNTING PLATES ON THIS VEHICLE ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM OR SOME TYPE OF POT METAL AND THEY HAVE COMPLETELY CORRODED TO THE POINT OF THE STRUTS NOT BEING ATTACHED TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. AS MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE VEHICLE SU...

Jul 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,500 mi

OIL SLUDGE CAUSED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP WORKING ON THE CA-110S. *TR

Jul 7, 2008 Suspension 86,023 mi

2002 DODGE STRATUS REAR STRUT MOUNTS. THE TOP, REAR, STRUT MOUNTING PLATES ON THIS VEHICLE ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM OR SOME TYPE OF POT METAL AND THEY HAVE COMPLETELY CORRODED TO THE POINT OF THE STRUTS NOT BEING ATTACHED TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. AS MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE VEHICLE SU...

Jun 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHILE ON 495 LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY THE CAR MADE A LOAD KNOCKING SOUND AND DIED. WHEN TOWED TO OUR MECHANIC HE SAID IT WAS ENGINE FAILURE. THIS HAPPENED IN NOV. 2007(THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN AUGUST 2002), AND THERE WERE NO FUNDS TO FIX IT WHICH HAS CAUSED TRANSPORTATION/FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES I...

Jun 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHILE ON 495 LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY THE CAR MADE A LOAD KNOCKING SOUND AND DIED. WHEN TOWED TO OUR MECHANIC HE SAID IT WAS ENGINE FAILURE. THIS HAPPENED IN NOV. 2007(THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN AUGUST 2002), AND THERE WERE NO FUNDS TO FIX IT WHICH HAS CAUSED TRANSPORTATION/FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES I...

Jun 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

THE ENGINE STOP WORKING AND I REPLACE THE ENGINE AND IT DID THE SAME THING. ITS THE 2.7L V6 ENGINE THAT HAS BEEN GIVEN PEOPLE A LOT OF PROBLEMS. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

THE ENGINE STOP WORKING AND I REPLACE THE ENGINE AND IT DID THE SAME THING. ITS THE 2.7L V6 ENGINE THAT HAS BEEN GIVEN PEOPLE A LOT OF PROBLEMS. *TR

May 26, 2008 Structure

MY 2002 BLACK DODGE STRATUS RT HAS THE CLEAR COAT COMING OFF THE TOP OF IT. THE TOP OF MY CAR IS ALMOST WHITE. *TR

May 26, 2008 Structure

MY 2002 BLACK DODGE STRATUS RT HAS THE CLEAR COAT COMING OFF THE TOP OF IT. THE TOP OF MY CAR IS ALMOST WHITE. *TR

May 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE SEIZED. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE, THE CAR IS CURRENTLY SITTING UNTOUCHED. *TR

May 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE SEIZED. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE, THE CAR IS CURRENTLY SITTING UNTOUCHED. *TR

May 20, 2008 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON A WET SURFACE, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED. HE REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A CONCUSSION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ...

May 20, 2008 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON A WET SURFACE, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED. HE REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A CONCUSSION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ...

Apr 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,156 mi

OIL LIGHT STARTED FLICKERING MOST WHEN I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE. THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING MAYBE 3 WEEKS AFTER. I KNEW I WAS DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE SO I HAD ONE DONE YESTERDAY THAT DIDN'T STOP THE KNOCKING. I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER I BROUGHT THE CAR TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND HE TOLD ME IT WAS THE ENG...

Apr 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,156 mi

OIL LIGHT STARTED FLICKERING MOST WHEN I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKE. THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING MAYBE 3 WEEKS AFTER. I KNEW I WAS DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE SO I HAD ONE DONE YESTERDAY THAT DIDN'T STOP THE KNOCKING. I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER I BROUGHT THE CAR TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND HE TOLD ME IT WAS THE ENG...

Apr 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

ALWAYS CHANGED THE OIL EVERY 3,00 MILES. AND THE ENGINE SEIZED. IT KNOCKED FOR LESS THAN A MINUTE PRIOR TO TOTAL FAILURE WITH THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE ENGINE. THE PUBLIC SHOULD BE WARNED AND ANYONE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SHOULD BE REIMBURSED THE AMOUNT TO FIX THE PROBLEM THROUGH DODGE. *TR

Apr 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

ALWAYS CHANGED THE OIL EVERY 3,00 MILES. AND THE ENGINE SEIZED. IT KNOCKED FOR LESS THAN A MINUTE PRIOR TO TOTAL FAILURE WITH THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE ENGINE. THE PUBLIC SHOULD BE WARNED AND ANYONE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SHOULD BE REIMBURSED THE AMOUNT TO FIX THE PROBLEM THROUGH DODGE. *TR

Apr 7, 2008 Seats 33,452 mi

WE HAD TAKEN OUR CAR IN TO THE DODGE DEALER HERE IN OKEECHOBEE. IT WAS HAVING A REGULAR TUNE-UP AND MISC OTHER THINGS DONE. THE DEALER HAD IT FOR 2 DAYS. TWO DAYS AFTER I WAS TAKEN MY 70 YEAR OLD FATHER TO HIS PHYSICAL THERAPY CLASS WHEN THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK FELL COMPLETELY TO THE BACK SEAT IN A...

Apr 7, 2008 Seats 33,452 mi

WE HAD TAKEN OUR CAR IN TO THE DODGE DEALER HERE IN OKEECHOBEE. IT WAS HAVING A REGULAR TUNE-UP AND MISC OTHER THINGS DONE. THE DEALER HAD IT FOR 2 DAYS. TWO DAYS AFTER I WAS TAKEN MY 70 YEAR OLD FATHER TO HIS PHYSICAL THERAPY CLASS WHEN THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK FELL COMPLETELY TO THE BACK SEAT IN A...

Mar 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

MY ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AND OIL LIGHT COMES ON AFTER THE OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED. *TR

Mar 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

MY ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AND OIL LIGHT COMES ON AFTER THE OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED. *TR

Feb 25, 2008 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO 3-INCH CRACKS, AND TWO 5-INCH CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD. AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE M...

Feb 25, 2008 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO 3-INCH CRACKS, AND TWO 5-INCH CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD. AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE M...

Jan 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,600 mi

ONE DAY AFTER WE PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE STRATUS FROM A PRIVATE SELLER, THE CAR DIED AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. HE HAD IT FOR 3 DAYS BUT CAR STARTED FOR HIM. 2 DAYS LATER CAR DIED AGAIN SO WE TOWED IT TO A DODGE DEALER. HE HAD IT FOR 2 DAYS AND INFORMED US THE ENGINE WAS SHOT DUE TO OIL SLUD...

Jan 31, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,600 mi

ONE DAY AFTER WE PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE STRATUS FROM A PRIVATE SELLER, THE CAR DIED AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. HE HAD IT FOR 3 DAYS BUT CAR STARTED FOR HIM. 2 DAYS LATER CAR DIED AGAIN SO WE TOWED IT TO A DODGE DEALER. HE HAD IT FOR 2 DAYS AND INFORMED US THE ENGINE WAS SHOT DUE TO OIL SLUD...

Jan 17, 2008 Power Train

I DRIVE A 2002 DODGE STRATUS,AT 40,000 MILES TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED COSTING ME 1300 DOLLARS TO REPLACE,AT 62,000 THE SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILED ME AGAIN,ANOTHER 1300 DOLLARS,NOW AT 90,000 MILES TRANSMISSION IS HAVING PROBLEMS DOWN SHIFTING ON A DOWNWARD INCLINE,3,000 MILES AGO I WAS DRIVING ...

Jan 17, 2008 Suspension

I DRIVE A 2002 DODGE STRATUS,AT 40,000 MILES TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED COSTING ME 1300 DOLLARS TO REPLACE,AT 62,000 THE SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILED ME AGAIN,ANOTHER 1300 DOLLARS,NOW AT 90,000 MILES TRANSMISSION IS HAVING PROBLEMS DOWN SHIFTING ON A DOWNWARD INCLINE,3,000 MILES AGO I WAS DRIVING ...

Jan 17, 2008 Power Train

I DRIVE A 2002 DODGE STRATUS,AT 40,000 MILES TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED COSTING ME 1300 DOLLARS TO REPLACE,AT 62,000 THE SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILED ME AGAIN,ANOTHER 1300 DOLLARS,NOW AT 90,000 MILES TRANSMISSION IS HAVING PROBLEMS DOWN SHIFTING ON A DOWNWARD INCLINE,3,000 MILES AGO I WAS DRIVING ...

Jan 17, 2008 Suspension

I DRIVE A 2002 DODGE STRATUS,AT 40,000 MILES TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED COSTING ME 1300 DOLLARS TO REPLACE,AT 62,000 THE SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILED ME AGAIN,ANOTHER 1300 DOLLARS,NOW AT 90,000 MILES TRANSMISSION IS HAVING PROBLEMS DOWN SHIFTING ON A DOWNWARD INCLINE,3,000 MILES AGO I WAS DRIVING ...

Jan 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER DRAGGING FEET ON REPAIR, EVEN WITH US HAVING PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.*CN

Jan 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER DRAGGING FEET ON REPAIR, EVEN WITH US HAVING PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.*CN

Dec 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

2002 DODGE STRATUS BEGAN TO HESITATE AND ACT LIKE IT WAS STALLING DRIVING A 10 MILE COMMUTE. WIFE PULL OVER, OPENED THE HOOD, BUT SAW NOTHING WRONG. BEING ONLY A COUPLE MILES FROM HOME SHE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR. THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND DIDN'T SOUND RIGHT. SHE CALLED OUR MECHANIC AND HAD T...

Dec 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

2002 DODGE STRATUS BEGAN TO HESITATE AND ACT LIKE IT WAS STALLING DRIVING A 10 MILE COMMUTE. WIFE PULL OVER, OPENED THE HOOD, BUT SAW NOTHING WRONG. BEING ONLY A COUPLE MILES FROM HOME SHE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR. THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND DIDN'T SOUND RIGHT. SHE CALLED OUR MECHANIC AND HAD T...

Nov 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE COULD EXPLODE IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH DODGE AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE POWERTRA...

Nov 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE COULD EXPLODE IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH DODGE AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE POWERTRA...

Nov 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

ENGINE FAILURE. *TR

Nov 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

ENGINE FAILURE. *TR

Oct 23, 2007 Suspension 77,601 mi

I HAVE HAD THE CONTROL ARM REPLACED ON THIS CAR TWICE ON THE SAME SIDE WITHIN A TWO YEAR PERIOD. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR IT JERKS WHEN IT GETS UP TO 50 MPH. *JB

Oct 23, 2007 Electrical System 77,601 mi

I HAVE HAD THE CONTROL ARM REPLACED ON THIS CAR TWICE ON THE SAME SIDE WITHIN A TWO YEAR PERIOD. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR IT JERKS WHEN IT GETS UP TO 50 MPH. *JB

Oct 23, 2007 Suspension 77,601 mi

I HAVE HAD THE CONTROL ARM REPLACED ON THIS CAR TWICE ON THE SAME SIDE WITHIN A TWO YEAR PERIOD. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR IT JERKS WHEN IT GETS UP TO 50 MPH. *JB

Oct 23, 2007 Electrical System 77,601 mi

I HAVE HAD THE CONTROL ARM REPLACED ON THIS CAR TWICE ON THE SAME SIDE WITHIN A TWO YEAR PERIOD. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR IT JERKS WHEN IT GETS UP TO 50 MPH. *JB

Oct 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JANUARY 2006. I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR, LITTLE THINGS KEPT GOING WRONG. I HAVE KEPT UP ON MAINTENANCE. 3 WEEKS AGO MY WATER PUMP WENT OUT. I PICKED UP MY CAR AFTER THE REPAIR AND THE OIL LIGHT WAS STILL ON. APPARENTLY WHEN THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED, IT WAS LEAKING COOL...

Oct 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JANUARY 2006. I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR, LITTLE THINGS KEPT GOING WRONG. I HAVE KEPT UP ON MAINTENANCE. 3 WEEKS AGO MY WATER PUMP WENT OUT. I PICKED UP MY CAR AFTER THE REPAIR AND THE OIL LIGHT WAS STILL ON. APPARENTLY WHEN THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED, IT WAS LEAKING COOL...

Aug 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD MY DODGE STRATUS 2002 SINCE SUMMER OF 2005. WHILE GOING TO WORK ONE MORNING, I THOUGHT I HEARD THAT THE STARTER WAS GOING. I CALLED AND HAD THE MANUFACTURER'S LOCAL INSPECTION SHOP LOOK AT THE CAR AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN OUT. IF I RECALL THE ENGINE SHOULD BE THE LAST THING...

Aug 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD MY DODGE STRATUS 2002 SINCE SUMMER OF 2005. WHILE GOING TO WORK ONE MORNING, I THOUGHT I HEARD THAT THE STARTER WAS GOING. I CALLED AND HAD THE MANUFACTURER'S LOCAL INSPECTION SHOP LOOK AT THE CAR AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN OUT. IF I RECALL THE ENGINE SHOULD BE THE LAST THING...

Jul 10, 2007 Suspension 60,500 mi

REAR SHOCK UPPER MOUNT ATTACKED BY CORROSION, VEHICLE ONLY 4.5 YEARS OLD AND 60,500 MILES. UN-PAINTED POT METAL LIKE MATERIAL BROKE UP INTO MULTIPLE PIECES WITHOUT WARNING. ONE MINUTE VEHICLE DROVE FINE, HIT A TYPICAL PAVEMENT EXPANSION JOINT CAUSING A LIGHT CLUNK TO DEVELOP. WITHIN TWO MILES I P...

Jul 10, 2007 Suspension 60,500 mi

REAR SHOCK UPPER MOUNT ATTACKED BY CORROSION, VEHICLE ONLY 4.5 YEARS OLD AND 60,500 MILES. UN-PAINTED POT METAL LIKE MATERIAL BROKE UP INTO MULTIPLE PIECES WITHOUT WARNING. ONE MINUTE VEHICLE DROVE FINE, HIT A TYPICAL PAVEMENT EXPANSION JOINT CAUSING A LIGHT CLUNK TO DEVELOP. WITHIN TWO MILES I P...

May 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE FAILED AND WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE. THE ENTIRE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. TH...

May 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE FAILED AND WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE. THE ENTIRE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. TH...

May 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

NORMAL DRIVING THEN THE ENGINE STARTED CLANKING AND QUIT. SERVICE STATION SAID THE 2.7 V6 IS A TERRIBLE ENGINE AND NEED TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED. CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME. IT COST ABOUT $4000 TO FIX. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. CAN'T AFFORD THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ...

May 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

NORMAL DRIVING THEN THE ENGINE STARTED CLANKING AND QUIT. SERVICE STATION SAID THE 2.7 V6 IS A TERRIBLE ENGINE AND NEED TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED. CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME. IT COST ABOUT $4000 TO FIX. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. CAN'T AFFORD THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ...

Nov 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS IN OCTOBER OF 2004. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THERE WAS STILL THE FACTORY WARRANTY ON IT BUT FAILED TO TELL ME IT EXPIRED IN ONE WEEK. IT WAS AT THIS ONE WEEK MARK I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A TICKING NOISE TO THREE DIFFERENT PLACES, TWO OF THEM DODGE DEALERS AND THEY TOLD ME...

Nov 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BOUGHT MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS IN OCTOBER OF 2004. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THERE WAS STILL THE FACTORY WARRANTY ON IT BUT FAILED TO TELL ME IT EXPIRED IN ONE WEEK. IT WAS AT THIS ONE WEEK MARK I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A TICKING NOISE TO THREE DIFFERENT PLACES, TWO OF THEM DODGE DEALERS AND THEY TOLD ME...

Nov 3, 2006 Steering Fire

FAX FWD LTR ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT , RE 2002 DODGE STRATUS THAT BLEW UP BECAUSE OF STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE. *TS THE MANFACTURE DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE FAULURE. A YEAR LATER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE, 06V001000. *NM

Nov 3, 2006 Steering Fire

FAX FWD LTR ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT , RE 2002 DODGE STRATUS THAT BLEW UP BECAUSE OF STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE. *TS THE MANFACTURE DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE FAULURE. A YEAR LATER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE, 06V001000. *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

FIRST COMPLAINT...ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION ON WET ROADWAYS I WOULD BEGIN TO SLOW DOWN FARTHER BEHIND THAN NORMAL FOR MY STOP OR TURN. EVERY SINGLE TIME MY BREAKS LOCKED UP ON ME AND I SLID. A COUPLE OF TIMES ALMOST ENDED IN A COLLISION. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DEALING WITH A TRAIN. WHEN ...

Oct 17, 2006 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

FIRST COMPLAINT...ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION ON WET ROADWAYS I WOULD BEGIN TO SLOW DOWN FARTHER BEHIND THAN NORMAL FOR MY STOP OR TURN. EVERY SINGLE TIME MY BREAKS LOCKED UP ON ME AND I SLID. A COUPLE OF TIMES ALMOST ENDED IN A COLLISION. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DEALING WITH A TRAIN. WHEN ...

Oct 16, 2006 Air Bags 134,000 mi

STARTED CAR, AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. BROKE WINDSHIELD ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS NONE. WANT TO FILE COMPLAINT AGAINST CHRYSLER CORPORATION. *NM

Oct 16, 2006 Air Bags 134,000 mi

STARTED CAR, AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. BROKE WINDSHIELD ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS NONE. WANT TO FILE COMPLAINT AGAINST CHRYSLER CORPORATION. *NM

Oct 2, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 37,748 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED FOUR TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE REVVED OUT OF CONTROL WHILE STOPPED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. UPDATED 10/18/2006 - THE IRS ...

Oct 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,748 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED FOUR TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE REVVED OUT OF CONTROL WHILE STOPPED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. UPDATED 10/18/2006 - THE IRS ...

Oct 2, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 37,748 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED FOUR TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE REVVED OUT OF CONTROL WHILE STOPPED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. UPDATED 10/18/2006 - THE IRS ...

Oct 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,748 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED FOUR TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE REVVED OUT OF CONTROL WHILE STOPPED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. UPDATED 10/18/2006 - THE IRS ...

Sep 17, 2006 Suspension 75,000 mi

REAR STRUT MOUNT PLATES DISINTEGRATED TURNED TO POWDER CREATING UNSAFE CONDITION WITH REAR SUSPENSION. REPLACED STRUT AND PLATES. HAVE PIECES WHAT IS LEFT OF IT. *JB

Sep 17, 2006 Suspension 75,000 mi

REAR STRUT MOUNT PLATES DISINTEGRATED TURNED TO POWDER CREATING UNSAFE CONDITION WITH REAR SUSPENSION. REPLACED STRUT AND PLATES. HAVE PIECES WHAT IS LEFT OF IT. *JB

Sep 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL SLUDGING PROBLEM, INTERNAL OIL LEAKING AND AN INCREASE OF ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION BY THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP DID NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND DID NOT HONOR ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T...

Sep 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL SLUDGING PROBLEM, INTERNAL OIL LEAKING AND AN INCREASE OF ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION BY THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP DID NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND DID NOT HONOR ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN T...

Aug 14, 2006 Suspension 61,560 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT ABOUT 25 MPH. SHE HIT A SLIGHT POT HOLE AND HEAR A LOUD BANG IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. THE CAR CONTINUED TO MAKE A SOUND LIKE SOMETHING WAS ROLLING AROUND (BANGING) IN THE TRUNK. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE REAR STRUT PLATE M...

Aug 14, 2006 Suspension 61,560 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT ABOUT 25 MPH. SHE HIT A SLIGHT POT HOLE AND HEAR A LOUD BANG IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. THE CAR CONTINUED TO MAKE A SOUND LIKE SOMETHING WAS ROLLING AROUND (BANGING) IN THE TRUNK. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE REAR STRUT PLATE M...

Aug 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,280 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED OIL HAD LEAKED ALL OVER THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED.

Aug 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,280 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED OIL HAD LEAKED ALL OVER THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED.

Jul 27, 2006 Steering 53,000 mi

THE FRONT TIE ROD ENDS ARE BOTH DEFECTIVE ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CAR HAS ONLY 53000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, ALL OF WHICH WERE NORMAL DRIVING MILES. I DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS PART SHOULD FAIL AFTER SUCH A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. *JB

Jul 27, 2006 Steering 53,000 mi

THE FRONT TIE ROD ENDS ARE BOTH DEFECTIVE ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE CAR HAS ONLY 53000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, ALL OF WHICH WERE NORMAL DRIVING MILES. I DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS PART SHOULD FAIL AFTER SUCH A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. *JB

Jul 7, 2006 Suspension 47,552 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND DROVE OVER A SLIGHT DEPRESSION IN THE PAVEMENT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE PASSENGER RIGHT REAR. THE LOUD BANGING SOUND CONTINUED AS LONG AS THE CAR WAS DRIVEN. I NOTICED A COMPROMISE IN THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REGISTERED REPAIR ...

Jul 7, 2006 Suspension 47,552 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND DROVE OVER A SLIGHT DEPRESSION IN THE PAVEMENT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE PASSENGER RIGHT REAR. THE LOUD BANGING SOUND CONTINUED AS LONG AS THE CAR WAS DRIVEN. I NOTICED A COMPROMISE IN THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REGISTERED REPAIR ...

Jun 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED A ROD AND CRANK BEARINGS FRACTURED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Jun 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED A ROD AND CRANK BEARINGS FRACTURED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.

May 1, 2006 Suspension 49,250 mi

I DRIVE A 2002 DODGE STRATUS 4 DOOR R/T AND NOTICED A SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF CAR. I PULLED OVER COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING AND DROVE AGAIN. IT STILL MADE A LOUD THUMP SOUND FROM THE REAR OF CAR. INSPECTED CAR AT HOME WITH PROPER TOOLS, I FOUND THE REAR STRUT MOUNT ON THE LEFT OF CAR WAS BROKE IN...

May 1, 2006 Suspension 49,250 mi

I DRIVE A 2002 DODGE STRATUS 4 DOOR R/T AND NOTICED A SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF CAR. I PULLED OVER COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING AND DROVE AGAIN. IT STILL MADE A LOUD THUMP SOUND FROM THE REAR OF CAR. INSPECTED CAR AT HOME WITH PROPER TOOLS, I FOUND THE REAR STRUT MOUNT ON THE LEFT OF CAR WAS BROKE IN...

Mar 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

I DROVE TO KNOXVILLE, TN. I WENT TO A BASKET BALL GAME. ON THE INTERSTATE THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING REAL TERRIBLY. I CALLED MY MOM AND SHE SAID TO CHECK THE OIL IN THE MORNING. I DID IT WAS AT A PERFECT LEVEL.(I HAD GOT THE OIL CHANGED ABOUT A WEEK BEFORE THIS TRIP.) I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A MAI...

Mar 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

I DROVE TO KNOXVILLE, TN. I WENT TO A BASKET BALL GAME. ON THE INTERSTATE THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING REAL TERRIBLY. I CALLED MY MOM AND SHE SAID TO CHECK THE OIL IN THE MORNING. I DID IT WAS AT A PERFECT LEVEL.(I HAD GOT THE OIL CHANGED ABOUT A WEEK BEFORE THIS TRIP.) I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A MAI...

Mar 13, 2006 Steering Crash 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A WINDING ROAD, CURVING RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND THE VEHICLE TURNED LEFT. THE BRAKES SEEMED STIFF WHEN APPLIED. THE VEHICLE HIT A FENCE AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, ALTHOUGH SEAT BELTS WERE WORN. ...

Mar 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A WINDING ROAD, CURVING RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND THE VEHICLE TURNED LEFT. THE BRAKES SEEMED STIFF WHEN APPLIED. THE VEHICLE HIT A FENCE AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, ALTHOUGH SEAT BELTS WERE WORN. ...

Mar 13, 2006 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A WINDING ROAD, CURVING RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND THE VEHICLE TURNED LEFT. THE BRAKES SEEMED STIFF WHEN APPLIED. THE VEHICLE HIT A FENCE AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, ALTHOUGH SEAT BELTS WERE WORN. ...

Mar 13, 2006 Steering Crash 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A WINDING ROAD, CURVING RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND THE VEHICLE TURNED LEFT. THE BRAKES SEEMED STIFF WHEN APPLIED. THE VEHICLE HIT A FENCE AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, ALTHOUGH SEAT BELTS WERE WORN. ...

Mar 13, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A WINDING ROAD, CURVING RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND THE VEHICLE TURNED LEFT. THE BRAKES SEEMED STIFF WHEN APPLIED. THE VEHICLE HIT A FENCE AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, ALTHOUGH SEAT BELTS WERE WORN. ...

Mar 13, 2006 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A WINDING ROAD, CURVING RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND THE VEHICLE TURNED LEFT. THE BRAKES SEEMED STIFF WHEN APPLIED. THE VEHICLE HIT A FENCE AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, ALTHOUGH SEAT BELTS WERE WORN. ...

Mar 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

MY CAR NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. IT HAS ~42000 MILES. THE MECHANICS ONE FROM KNOXVILLE,TN WHERE THE ENGINE DIED AND THE ONE IN KENOSHA,WI WHERE I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR BROUGHT HOME, SAID THE OIL HOLES ARE TO SMALL TO LET SUFFICIENT OIL THRU THE ENGINE. THE CAR IS STILL SITTING AT THE MECHANICS SHOP BECAUSE ...

Mar 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

MY CAR NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. IT HAS ~42000 MILES. THE MECHANICS ONE FROM KNOXVILLE,TN WHERE THE ENGINE DIED AND THE ONE IN KENOSHA,WI WHERE I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR BROUGHT HOME, SAID THE OIL HOLES ARE TO SMALL TO LET SUFFICIENT OIL THRU THE ENGINE. THE CAR IS STILL SITTING AT THE MECHANICS SHOP BECAUSE ...

Feb 7, 2006 Suspension 80,000 mi

LEFT FRONT AXLE CAME APART WHILE DRIVING. THE PREVIOUS MONTH THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. LOWER CONTROL ARM ON BOTH SIDES WERE REPLACED. *NM

Feb 7, 2006 Suspension 80,000 mi

LEFT FRONT AXLE CAME APART WHILE DRIVING. THE PREVIOUS MONTH THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. LOWER CONTROL ARM ON BOTH SIDES WERE REPLACED. *NM

Jan 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

DODGE STRATUS 2002 2.7 MOTOR FAILURE AT 80,000 DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP CAUSED BY WATER LEAKING INTO MOTOR, POOR ENGINE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURER SHOULD OF ADVISED THAT THIS CAR NEEDED AGGRESSIVE OIL CHANGES WITH SYNTHETIC OIL NOT FOSSIL FUEL BASED OIL. STRANDED WIFE ON HIGHWAY ON CHRISTMAS EVE. DEALERS...

Jan 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

DODGE STRATUS 2002 2.7 MOTOR FAILURE AT 80,000 DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP CAUSED BY WATER LEAKING INTO MOTOR, POOR ENGINE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURER SHOULD OF ADVISED THAT THIS CAR NEEDED AGGRESSIVE OIL CHANGES WITH SYNTHETIC OIL NOT FOSSIL FUEL BASED OIL. STRANDED WIFE ON HIGHWAY ON CHRISTMAS EVE. DEALERS...

Jan 5, 2006 Power Train 63,067 mi

02/2005 - DURING NORMAL COMMUTE HOURS, I NOTICED MY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING DURING ACCELERATION. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP (63,067 ODOMETER), THEY SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES WERE LEAKING AND BOTH HOSES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.( I PARK MY CAR IN THE SAME SPOT AT WORK AND AT HOME, AND HADN'...

Jan 5, 2006 Power Train 63,067 mi

02/2005 - DURING NORMAL COMMUTE HOURS, I NOTICED MY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING DURING ACCELERATION. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP (63,067 ODOMETER), THEY SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES WERE LEAKING AND BOTH HOSES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.( I PARK MY CAR IN THE SAME SPOT AT WORK AND AT HOME, AND HADN'...

Sep 27, 2005 Power Train 59,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 59,000 MILES ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A POPPING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE SOUND WAS INTERMITTENT FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2005, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD WHISTLING SOUND AND STARTED TO SHIFT H...

Sep 27, 2005 Power Train 59,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 59,000 MILES ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A POPPING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE SOUND WAS INTERMITTENT FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2005, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD WHISTLING SOUND AND STARTED TO SHIFT H...

Sep 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER OUTLET ERUPTED AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO RUN HOT. ALSO, THE ERUPTION KNOCKED A SLIGHT DENT IN THE HOOD. THE PART WAS ORDERED FROM THE MFR AND REPLACED THE NEXT DAY. *NM

Sep 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER OUTLET ERUPTED AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO RUN HOT. ALSO, THE ERUPTION KNOCKED A SLIGHT DENT IN THE HOOD. THE PART WAS ORDERED FROM THE MFR AND REPLACED THE NEXT DAY. *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Suspension 90,000 mi

DT: 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE PROBLEM WAS A BROKEN UPPER REAR RIGHT BALL JOINT. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH HEARD A NOISE , AND THE BACK END OF THE CAR SETTLED DOWN, UPON INSPECTION THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL WAS LEANING TOWARDS THE CAR. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE, AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. I...

Sep 9, 2005 Suspension 90,000 mi

DT: 2002 DODGE STRATUS. THE PROBLEM WAS A BROKEN UPPER REAR RIGHT BALL JOINT. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH HEARD A NOISE , AND THE BACK END OF THE CAR SETTLED DOWN, UPON INSPECTION THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL WAS LEANING TOWARDS THE CAR. THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE, AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. I...

Jul 31, 2005 Visibility 35,000 mi

WHILE USING THE AIR CONDITIONING, THE BLOWER MOTOR WILL ONLY WORK ON HIGH. HAD THE CAR SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP IN CLARKSTON, MI AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RESISTER ON THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE. PART WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY IN 2004. ISSUE OCCURRED AGAIN IN JULY OF 2005. WARRANTY HAS EXPIRE...

Jul 31, 2005 Visibility 35,000 mi

WHILE USING THE AIR CONDITIONING, THE BLOWER MOTOR WILL ONLY WORK ON HIGH. HAD THE CAR SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP IN CLARKSTON, MI AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RESISTER ON THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE. PART WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY IN 2004. ISSUE OCCURRED AGAIN IN JULY OF 2005. WARRANTY HAS EXPIRE...

Jul 6, 2005 Power Train

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I BEGAN NOTICING THAT THE TRANSMISSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING DOWN IN A SMOOTH MANNER. I WENT TO THE LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP AND TALKED WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER, EXPLAINED THE PROBLEMS I WAS EXPERIENCING AND ASKED FOR ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT W...

Jul 6, 2005 Power Train

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I BEGAN NOTICING THAT THE TRANSMISSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING DOWN IN A SMOOTH MANNER. I WENT TO THE LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP AND TALKED WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER, EXPLAINED THE PROBLEMS I WAS EXPERIENCING AND ASKED FOR ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT W...

Apr 12, 2005 Steering

IN OR AROUND OCTOBER 2004 I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR IT'S 30,000 CHECKUP. I HAVE A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. I TOLD THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT I HAD A "THUD" IN THE FRONT IN OF MY CAR. HE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS MY "FRONT SUSPENSSION". IT WAS FIXED, BUT WAS NOT NOTED ON MY INVOICE. A WHILE LATER I FELT THE SAME "...

Apr 12, 2005 Unknown Or Other

IN OR AROUND OCTOBER 2004 I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR IT'S 30,000 CHECKUP. I HAVE A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. I TOLD THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT I HAD A "THUD" IN THE FRONT IN OF MY CAR. HE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS MY "FRONT SUSPENSSION". IT WAS FIXED, BUT WAS NOT NOTED ON MY INVOICE. A WHILE LATER I FELT THE SAME "...

Apr 12, 2005 Steering

IN OR AROUND OCTOBER 2004 I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR IT'S 30,000 CHECKUP. I HAVE A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. I TOLD THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT I HAD A "THUD" IN THE FRONT IN OF MY CAR. HE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS MY "FRONT SUSPENSSION". IT WAS FIXED, BUT WAS NOT NOTED ON MY INVOICE. A WHILE LATER I FELT THE SAME "...

Apr 12, 2005 Unknown Or Other

IN OR AROUND OCTOBER 2004 I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR IT'S 30,000 CHECKUP. I HAVE A 2002 DODGE STRATUS. I TOLD THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT I HAD A "THUD" IN THE FRONT IN OF MY CAR. HE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS MY "FRONT SUSPENSSION". IT WAS FIXED, BUT WAS NOT NOTED ON MY INVOICE. A WHILE LATER I FELT THE SAME "...

Apr 5, 2005 Suspension 58,200 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE (SEPARATION) ON RIGHT FRONT OF 2002 DODGE STRATUS, PULLING IN TO DRIVEWAY, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK

Apr 5, 2005 Suspension 58,200 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE (SEPARATION) ON RIGHT FRONT OF 2002 DODGE STRATUS, PULLING IN TO DRIVEWAY, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Visibility

WHILE DRIVINGIN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD POP UP AND STAY IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE DRIVER DROVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDE...

Mar 24, 2005 Visibility

WHILE DRIVINGIN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD POP UP AND STAY IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE DRIVER DROVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDE...

Feb 10, 2005 Air Bags

I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY GOING LESS THAN 5 MPH WHEN I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND LOOKED OVER MY RIGHT SHOULDER AND SAW NOTHING. I PAUSED APPROX. 5 SECONDS BEFORE DECIDING TO PULL FORWARD AND TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE. I TOOK MY FOOT ...

Feb 10, 2005 Air Bags

I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY GOING LESS THAN 5 MPH WHEN I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND LOOKED OVER MY RIGHT SHOULDER AND SAW NOTHING. I PAUSED APPROX. 5 SECONDS BEFORE DECIDING TO PULL FORWARD AND TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE. I TOOK MY FOOT ...

Jan 31, 2005 Power Train 60,500 mi

TRANSMISSION SOLENOID LEAKING ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION HOSE LINES. SOLONOID WAS COVERED IN WARRANTY. HOSE LINES AND CLAMPS WERE NOT. CAR HAD ONLY 60K. BOOK SPECIFIES TRANSMISSION SERVICE AT 100K. I CONTEND THAT THE CLAMPS USED ON THE LINES ARE NOT ABLE TO ADJUST TO THE AGING HOSE AND CANNOT LAST THE...

Jan 31, 2005 Power Train 60,500 mi

TRANSMISSION SOLENOID LEAKING ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION HOSE LINES. SOLONOID WAS COVERED IN WARRANTY. HOSE LINES AND CLAMPS WERE NOT. CAR HAD ONLY 60K. BOOK SPECIFIES TRANSMISSION SERVICE AT 100K. I CONTEND THAT THE CLAMPS USED ON THE LINES ARE NOT ABLE TO ADJUST TO THE AGING HOSE AND CANNOT LAST THE...

Jan 15, 2005 Power Train 52,500 mi

I BROUGHT CAR TO DEALERSHIP BEFORE WARRANTY ENDED FOR TRANSMISSION WORK. THE SAID THEY FIXED IT BUT 17,000 MILES LATER TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT. DEALER SAYS IT IS NOW MY PROBLEM TO GET FIXED. *NM

Jan 15, 2005 Power Train 52,500 mi

I BROUGHT CAR TO DEALERSHIP BEFORE WARRANTY ENDED FOR TRANSMISSION WORK. THE SAID THEY FIXED IT BUT 17,000 MILES LATER TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT. DEALER SAYS IT IS NOW MY PROBLEM TO GET FIXED. *NM

Jan 4, 2005 Suspension 49,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK A BOLT BROKE ON MY UPPER CONTROL ARM. MY TIRE WAS ON A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. VERY DANGEROUS. TOOK TO PLACE I BOUGHT CAR TO GET UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. WARRANTY PLACE REFUSED TO FIX I AM FIGHTING IT. I PAID OUT OF MY POCKET.*AK

Jan 4, 2005 Suspension 49,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK A BOLT BROKE ON MY UPPER CONTROL ARM. MY TIRE WAS ON A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. VERY DANGEROUS. TOOK TO PLACE I BOUGHT CAR TO GET UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. WARRANTY PLACE REFUSED TO FIX I AM FIGHTING IT. I PAID OUT OF MY POCKET.*AK

Dec 28, 2004 Power Train 40,900 mi

TRANSMISSION COOLER HOSES CRACKED CAUSING LEAK OF TRANSMISSION OIL. HOSES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT OWNER EXPENSE. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *JB

Dec 28, 2004 Power Train 40,900 mi

TRANSMISSION COOLER HOSES CRACKED CAUSING LEAK OF TRANSMISSION OIL. HOSES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT OWNER EXPENSE. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *JB

Dec 12, 2004 Power Train 64,000 mi

CAR HESITATED TO GO INTO GEAR, NEXT DAY, JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STOPS PULLING. THE TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT,RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION!HAULED IT TO A GARAGE, THE TRANSMISSION IS COMPLETELY SHOT. WILL COST $1200.00 TO $1500.00 TO REPLACE. IF SOMEONE WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC...

Dec 12, 2004 Power Train 64,000 mi

CAR HESITATED TO GO INTO GEAR, NEXT DAY, JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STOPS PULLING. THE TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT,RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION!HAULED IT TO A GARAGE, THE TRANSMISSION IS COMPLETELY SHOT. WILL COST $1200.00 TO $1500.00 TO REPLACE. IF SOMEONE WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC...

Dec 11, 2004 Steering 360,152 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE ROAD AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATED AND THE CAR STARTED SWAYING. LUCKILY I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 30 MPH AND NOTHING SERIOUS HAPPENED, BUT IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE OR OTHER MAJOR HIGHWAY MY FAMILY AND I COULD HAVE...

Dec 11, 2004 Steering 360,152 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE ROAD AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATED AND THE CAR STARTED SWAYING. LUCKILY I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 30 MPH AND NOTHING SERIOUS HAPPENED, BUT IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE OR OTHER MAJOR HIGHWAY MY FAMILY AND I COULD HAVE...

Dec 9, 2004 Electrical System 52,886 mi

THE HEADLIGHT CONTINOUSLY BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHP REPLACED THE LIGHT BULB, BUT COULD NOT IDENTIFY WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE HEAD LIGHT ASSMEMBLY APART AND NOTICED THAT THE WIRING SYSTEM HAD MELTED. *JB

Dec 9, 2004 Electrical System 52,886 mi

THE HEADLIGHT CONTINOUSLY BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHP REPLACED THE LIGHT BULB, BUT COULD NOT IDENTIFY WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE HEAD LIGHT ASSMEMBLY APART AND NOTICED THAT THE WIRING SYSTEM HAD MELTED. *JB

Nov 8, 2004 Power Train 110,000 mi

1ST OCCURREE WAS SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, NEEDED NEW EGR VALVE. AFTER FULL INSPECTION OF VEHICLE ON A VERY BRIGHT DAY I FOUND SLICES IN SIDE WALLS OF TWO TIRES AND THE DOOR PANEL DRIVERS SIDE WAS BROKEN. CAR BROUGHT TO DEALER, SAID TO HAVE ORDERED PARTS AND REPLACE...

Nov 8, 2004 Power Train 110,000 mi

1ST OCCURREE WAS SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, NEEDED NEW EGR VALVE. AFTER FULL INSPECTION OF VEHICLE ON A VERY BRIGHT DAY I FOUND SLICES IN SIDE WALLS OF TWO TIRES AND THE DOOR PANEL DRIVERS SIDE WAS BROKEN. CAR BROUGHT TO DEALER, SAID TO HAVE ORDERED PARTS AND REPLACE...

Nov 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,900 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH 35,000 MILES AND EVERYTHING APPEARED IN ORDER. SUDDENLY ONE DAY A LOUD CLICKING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR A BRAKE INSPECTION FOR THE ...

Nov 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,900 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. I PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH 35,000 MILES AND EVERYTHING APPEARED IN ORDER. SUDDENLY ONE DAY A LOUD CLICKING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR A BRAKE INSPECTION FOR THE ...

Nov 2, 2004 Air Bags 42,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE...AIRBAG LITE IS ON IS THE 1ST SIGN OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 2, 2004 Air Bags 42,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE...AIRBAG LITE IS ON IS THE 1ST SIGN OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I REAR ENDED THE SUV IN FRONT OF ME. THE FRONT OF MY CAR IS SMASHED PRETTY BAD. MY AIR BAG DIDN'T DEFLATE. I BELIEVE THAT IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFTEY HAZARD. *AK

Oct 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I REAR ENDED THE SUV IN FRONT OF ME. THE FRONT OF MY CAR IS SMASHED PRETTY BAD. MY AIR BAG DIDN'T DEFLATE. I BELIEVE THAT IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFTEY HAZARD. *AK

Sep 27, 2004 Power Train 43,125 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 9/15/04, TOOK IT TO DEALER ON 9/16/04 AND WAS INFORMED THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD AND NEEDED REPLACED. MY CAR AT THE TIME OF FALIURE HAD 43,125 MILES ON AND THAT IS IT, THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OR KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRANSMISSION GOING BAD, I HAVE HAD THE CAR SERVICED JUST AS THE ...

Sep 27, 2004 Power Train 43,125 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 9/15/04, TOOK IT TO DEALER ON 9/16/04 AND WAS INFORMED THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD AND NEEDED REPLACED. MY CAR AT THE TIME OF FALIURE HAD 43,125 MILES ON AND THAT IS IT, THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OR KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRANSMISSION GOING BAD, I HAVE HAD THE CAR SERVICED JUST AS THE ...

Sep 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHO, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHO, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 21, 2004 Power Train 444,420 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WHILE STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TRANSMISSION DID NOT GOE INTO GEAR. CONSUMER HEARD A WHINING SOUND, THEN VEHICLE POPPED, AND WENT INTO GEAR. HOWEVER, THE WHINING SOUND DID NOT NOT STOP. *AK

Sep 21, 2004 Power Train 444,420 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WHILE STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TRANSMISSION DID NOT GOE INTO GEAR. CONSUMER HEARD A WHINING SOUND, THEN VEHICLE POPPED, AND WENT INTO GEAR. HOWEVER, THE WHINING SOUND DID NOT NOT STOP. *AK

Sep 6, 2004 Structure

I AM SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT ON THE PAINT OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT CHECKED WITH MY WARRANTY YET. I LIVE IN A WARM CLIMATE THE CAR IS 2 YEARS OLD THE PAINT SHOULD NOT BE PEELING.*AK

Sep 6, 2004 Structure

I AM SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT ON THE PAINT OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT CHECKED WITH MY WARRANTY YET. I LIVE IN A WARM CLIMATE THE CAR IS 2 YEARS OLD THE PAINT SHOULD NOT BE PEELING.*AK

Aug 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

ODOMETER WILL NOT REGISTER, IT WAS INOPERABLE, COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. *AK

Aug 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

ODOMETER WILL NOT REGISTER, IT WAS INOPERABLE, COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. *AK

Aug 23, 2004 Interior Lighting 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSOLE LIGHT WENT OUT. ONLY THE ODOMETER WAS DIGITAL. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. DEALERSHIP NOR FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE COULD IDENTIFY WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION UNTIL THIS PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. ...

Aug 23, 2004 Interior Lighting 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSOLE LIGHT WENT OUT. ONLY THE ODOMETER WAS DIGITAL. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. DEALERSHIP NOR FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE COULD IDENTIFY WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION UNTIL THIS PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. ...

Aug 12, 2004 Power Train 40,000 mi

WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ENGAGE INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *AK THE KNOB WAS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE AND THE LEAST LITTLE TOUCH AND OR BUMP WOULD CHANGE THE GEARS. *SC *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Power Train 40,000 mi

WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ENGAGE INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *AK THE KNOB WAS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE AND THE LEAST LITTLE TOUCH AND OR BUMP WOULD CHANGE THE GEARS. *SC *JB

Jul 13, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY SPEEDOMETER. I HAVE FOUND THAT WHEN I START MY STRATUS THE SPEEDOMETER LOOKS LIKE IT IS RACING TO 90 OR SO AND THEN BACK AGAIN. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN THE DODGE DEALER ABOUT FIVE TIMES FOR THIS BUT THEY DON'T SEE A PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR OR SO...

Jul 13, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY SPEEDOMETER. I HAVE FOUND THAT WHEN I START MY STRATUS THE SPEEDOMETER LOOKS LIKE IT IS RACING TO 90 OR SO AND THEN BACK AGAIN. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN THE DODGE DEALER ABOUT FIVE TIMES FOR THIS BUT THEY DON'T SEE A PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR OR SO...

Jun 2, 2004 Wheels Crash 28,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD DUE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL LOCKING UP. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Wheels Crash 28,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING AT 60 MPH CONSUMER WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD DUE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL LOCKING UP. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 26, 2004 Seat Belts

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PASSENGER REAR SEAT BELTS. THE BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT AFTER RELEASING BUCKLES DUE TO THE LOCK MECHANISM BREAKING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

May 26, 2004 Seat Belts

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PASSENGER REAR SEAT BELTS. THE BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT AFTER RELEASING BUCKLES DUE TO THE LOCK MECHANISM BREAKING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

May 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

I TOOK MY STRATUS INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ITS FREE OIL CHANGE. WHILE DRIVING THERE MY "BRAKE" IDIOT LIGHT FLICKERED ON A FEW TIMES WHEN STOPPING. I ASKED THE DEALER TO LOOK INTO THIS. *AK THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE CAUSE WAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR. AT 26000 MILES ALL 4 PADS ARE SHOT AND BOTH F...

May 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,000 mi

I TOOK MY STRATUS INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ITS FREE OIL CHANGE. WHILE DRIVING THERE MY "BRAKE" IDIOT LIGHT FLICKERED ON A FEW TIMES WHEN STOPPING. I ASKED THE DEALER TO LOOK INTO THIS. *AK THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE CAUSE WAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR. AT 26000 MILES ALL 4 PADS ARE SHOT AND BOTH F...

May 18, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THERE WAS A WRAPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAD WORN PREMATURELY. THE PARTS WILL BE REPLACED. *JB

May 18, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THERE WAS A WRAPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAD WORN PREMATURELY. THE PARTS WILL BE REPLACED. *JB

May 18, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THERE WAS A WRAPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAD WORN PREMATURELY. THE PARTS WILL BE REPLACED. *JB

May 18, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THERE WAS A WRAPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAD WORN PREMATURELY. THE PARTS WILL BE REPLACED. *JB

Apr 30, 2004 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUGHT IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO T-BONE THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *LA

Apr 30, 2004 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUGHT IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO T-BONE THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *LA

Apr 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 120 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK/HESITATE. WHILE AT A LIGHT THE RPMS SURGE BETWEEN 1000 AND 3000 RPMS OR WHILE SITTING IN PARK. *LA

Apr 6, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 120 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK/HESITATE. WHILE AT A LIGHT THE RPMS SURGE BETWEEN 1000 AND 3000 RPMS OR WHILE SITTING IN PARK. *LA

Mar 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,750 mi

ENGINE FAILED AT 54,800 MILES ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A SLIGHT ENGINE KNOCK. CAR HAD NO PROBLEM STARTING. WE LEFT THE CAR THERE FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THEY CALLED AND SAID THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE (2.7L DOHC 24 VALVE V-6) AT NO COST TO ME TH...

Mar 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,750 mi

ENGINE FAILED AT 54,800 MILES ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A SLIGHT ENGINE KNOCK. CAR HAD NO PROBLEM STARTING. WE LEFT THE CAR THERE FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THEY CALLED AND SAID THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE (2.7L DOHC 24 VALVE V-6) AT NO COST TO ME TH...

Mar 13, 2004 Equipment

I BOUGHT MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS BRAND NEW IN JULY 2002 AND HAD TO HAVE THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED IN MARCH OF 2003. IN FEBRUARY OF 2004, I HAD TO GET MY RIGHT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED. I NOW HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT IN MARCH 15,2004 TO GET MY WHEEL BEARINGS CHECKED AGAIN DUE TO NEEDING REPLACED. I...

Mar 13, 2004 Suspension

I BOUGHT MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS BRAND NEW IN JULY 2002 AND HAD TO HAVE THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED IN MARCH OF 2003. IN FEBRUARY OF 2004, I HAD TO GET MY RIGHT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED. I NOW HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT IN MARCH 15,2004 TO GET MY WHEEL BEARINGS CHECKED AGAIN DUE TO NEEDING REPLACED. I...

Mar 13, 2004 Equipment

I BOUGHT MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS BRAND NEW IN JULY 2002 AND HAD TO HAVE THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED IN MARCH OF 2003. IN FEBRUARY OF 2004, I HAD TO GET MY RIGHT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED. I NOW HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT IN MARCH 15,2004 TO GET MY WHEEL BEARINGS CHECKED AGAIN DUE TO NEEDING REPLACED. I...

Mar 13, 2004 Suspension

I BOUGHT MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS BRAND NEW IN JULY 2002 AND HAD TO HAVE THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED IN MARCH OF 2003. IN FEBRUARY OF 2004, I HAD TO GET MY RIGHT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED. I NOW HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT IN MARCH 15,2004 TO GET MY WHEEL BEARINGS CHECKED AGAIN DUE TO NEEDING REPLACED. I...

Mar 4, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

I AM CONCERNED WITH A FEW THINGS ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE 4 DOOR. ONE, I FEEL THAT THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY CAR DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. I HAD TO DO AN EMERGENCY STOP WITH MY CAR IN WHICH MY WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO "LAUNCH FORWARD" AT LEAST 10 FEET EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS STILL ON TH...

Mar 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I AM CONCERNED WITH A FEW THINGS ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE 4 DOOR. ONE, I FEEL THAT THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY CAR DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. I HAD TO DO AN EMERGENCY STOP WITH MY CAR IN WHICH MY WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO "LAUNCH FORWARD" AT LEAST 10 FEET EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS STILL ON TH...

Mar 4, 2004 Air Bags Crash

I AM CONCERNED WITH A FEW THINGS ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE 4 DOOR. ONE, I FEEL THAT THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY CAR DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. I HAD TO DO AN EMERGENCY STOP WITH MY CAR IN WHICH MY WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO "LAUNCH FORWARD" AT LEAST 10 FEET EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS STILL ON TH...

Mar 4, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

I AM CONCERNED WITH A FEW THINGS ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE 4 DOOR. ONE, I FEEL THAT THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY CAR DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. I HAD TO DO AN EMERGENCY STOP WITH MY CAR IN WHICH MY WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO "LAUNCH FORWARD" AT LEAST 10 FEET EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS STILL ON TH...

Mar 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I AM CONCERNED WITH A FEW THINGS ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE 4 DOOR. ONE, I FEEL THAT THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY CAR DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. I HAD TO DO AN EMERGENCY STOP WITH MY CAR IN WHICH MY WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO "LAUNCH FORWARD" AT LEAST 10 FEET EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS STILL ON TH...

Mar 4, 2004 Air Bags Crash

I AM CONCERNED WITH A FEW THINGS ON MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE 4 DOOR. ONE, I FEEL THAT THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY CAR DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. I HAD TO DO AN EMERGENCY STOP WITH MY CAR IN WHICH MY WHEELS LOCKED UP AND THE CAR PROCEEDED TO "LAUNCH FORWARD" AT LEAST 10 FEET EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS STILL ON TH...

Feb 5, 2004 Electrical System 17,541 mi

I WENT TO START THE CAR, IT MADE A HORRIBLE TICKING NOISE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT FINALLY STARTED. IT DID THIS TWO TIMES. *JB

Feb 5, 2004 Electrical System 17,541 mi

I WENT TO START THE CAR, IT MADE A HORRIBLE TICKING NOISE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT FINALLY STARTED. IT DID THIS TWO TIMES. *JB

Feb 3, 2004 Power Train 14,500 mi

TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING ABOUT 1QT OF FLUID PER WEEK. ONLY 15,000. MILES ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Power Train 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Power Train 14,500 mi

TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING ABOUT 1QT OF FLUID PER WEEK. ONLY 15,000. MILES ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Power Train 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Jan 18, 2004 Visibility 13,800 mi

ACORN NUTS SECURING ALUMINUM WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS TO THEIR SPLINES LOOSEN UP. SPLINE HOLES IN WIPER ARMS "STRIP",CAUSING LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE APPEAR TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. NO APPARENT USE OF LOCKING DEVICES (LOCK WASHER, LOCTITE, ETC.) TO KEEP NUTS TIGHT. *CB

Jan 18, 2004 Visibility 13,800 mi

ACORN NUTS SECURING ALUMINUM WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS TO THEIR SPLINES LOOSEN UP. SPLINE HOLES IN WIPER ARMS "STRIP",CAUSING LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE APPEAR TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. NO APPARENT USE OF LOCKING DEVICES (LOCK WASHER, LOCTITE, ETC.) TO KEEP NUTS TIGHT. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 36,800 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.................. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 18,000 mi

THER IS A DEFINITE NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING AREA. IT ONLY SHOWS UP ON UNEVEN OR ROUGH SURFACE ROADS. THE DEALER KEEPS INSISTING THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT END. OF COURSE ALL OF THE ROADS THEY TEST DRIVE IT ON ARE SMOOTH. THEY WON'T LET ME TAKE A TECH ON A DRIVE IN MY AREA.

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 18,000 mi

THER IS A DEFINITE NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING AREA. IT ONLY SHOWS UP ON UNEVEN OR ROUGH SURFACE ROADS. THE DEALER KEEPS INSISTING THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT END. OF COURSE ALL OF THE ROADS THEY TEST DRIVE IT ON ARE SMOOTH. THEY WON'T LET ME TAKE A TECH ON A DRIVE IN MY AREA.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE/TRANSMISSION LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. I BROUGHT IT IN ONCE THEY REPLACED A HOSE. A FEW DAYS LATER IT CAME BACK ON WE BROUGHT IT TO A DIFFERANT SHOP THEY RESET IT AND BLAMED ME FOR IT. STATING THAT I LEAVE MY CAR RUN WHEN I PUT GAS IN IT AND THAT IS WHY IT COMES ON. WELL THE LIGHT CAM...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 36,800 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.................. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 18,000 mi

THER IS A DEFINITE NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING AREA. IT ONLY SHOWS UP ON UNEVEN OR ROUGH SURFACE ROADS. THE DEALER KEEPS INSISTING THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT END. OF COURSE ALL OF THE ROADS THEY TEST DRIVE IT ON ARE SMOOTH. THEY WON'T LET ME TAKE A TECH ON A DRIVE IN MY AREA.

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 18,000 mi

THER IS A DEFINITE NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING AREA. IT ONLY SHOWS UP ON UNEVEN OR ROUGH SURFACE ROADS. THE DEALER KEEPS INSISTING THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT END. OF COURSE ALL OF THE ROADS THEY TEST DRIVE IT ON ARE SMOOTH. THEY WON'T LET ME TAKE A TECH ON A DRIVE IN MY AREA.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE/TRANSMISSION LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. I BROUGHT IT IN ONCE THEY REPLACED A HOSE. A FEW DAYS LATER IT CAME BACK ON WE BROUGHT IT TO A DIFFERANT SHOP THEY RESET IT AND BLAMED ME FOR IT. STATING THAT I LEAVE MY CAR RUN WHEN I PUT GAS IN IT AND THAT IS WHY IT COMES ON. WELL THE LIGHT CAM...

Dec 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,136 mi

MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE'S 2.7 LITRE V6 200HP ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED. THE MECHANIC AT THE FIRST SHOP SAID MY TIMING BELT WAS BAD, AND THAT MY ENGINE, EVEN THOUGH MAINTAINED WAS SLUDGED. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD AT A DEALERSHIP FOR POSSIBLE REPAIR. THEY SAID THAT FOR $5850 I CAN HAVE A...

Dec 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,136 mi

MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE'S 2.7 LITRE V6 200HP ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED. THE MECHANIC AT THE FIRST SHOP SAID MY TIMING BELT WAS BAD, AND THAT MY ENGINE, EVEN THOUGH MAINTAINED WAS SLUDGED. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD AT A DEALERSHIP FOR POSSIBLE REPAIR. THEY SAID THAT FOR $5850 I CAN HAVE A...

Nov 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND ACCERLERATING, CAR STARTS TO JERK / HESITATE - POOR GAS MILEAGE - TAC FLUTTERS AND ENGINE REVS UP WHILE CAR IS PARK OR IN NEUTRAL. *LA

Nov 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND ACCERLERATING, CAR STARTS TO JERK / HESITATE - POOR GAS MILEAGE - TAC FLUTTERS AND ENGINE REVS UP WHILE CAR IS PARK OR IN NEUTRAL. *LA

Oct 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 64,000 mi

HAD PARKED VEHICLE. NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE DEPT CALLED AND ARRIVED TO PUT OUT FLAMES. CAUSE OF FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED BY FIRE DEPT. *AK

Oct 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 64,000 mi

HAD PARKED VEHICLE. NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE DEPT CALLED AND ARRIVED TO PUT OUT FLAMES. CAUSE OF FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED BY FIRE DEPT. *AK

Sep 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE ROTORS. MECHANIC INDICATED NOISE WAS DUE TO ROTORS WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. *AK

Sep 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE ROTORS. MECHANIC INDICATED NOISE WAS DUE TO ROTORS WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. *AK

Aug 25, 2003 Air Bags Crash 46,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A PARKED VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A CITATION WAS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER BY THE POLICE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER.*AK

Aug 25, 2003 Air Bags Crash 46,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A PARKED VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A CITATION WAS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER BY THE POLICE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER.*AK

Jul 23, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED VEHICLE IS JERKING. *AK

Jul 23, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED VEHICLE IS JERKING. *AK

Jul 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE EQUIPMENT ON 2000 DODGE STRATUS.*MR DURING HIGH HUMIDITY, THE BRAKES MADE A GRIND NOISE AND SQUEALED. *TS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER IT WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TO WASH THE BRAKES THE NEXT TIME THE CAR WAS WASHED, THE CONSUMER COMPLIED, HOWEVER IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM...

Jul 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE EQUIPMENT ON 2000 DODGE STRATUS.*MR DURING HIGH HUMIDITY, THE BRAKES MADE A GRIND NOISE AND SQUEALED. *TS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER IT WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TO WASH THE BRAKES THE NEXT TIME THE CAR WAS WASHED, THE CONSUMER COMPLIED, HOWEVER IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM...

Jul 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,600 mi

MY CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING/GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE, THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET REPLACED, THE SWAY BARS REPLACED. THE NOISE STOPPED AFTER THE BRACKET W...

Jul 2, 2003 Steering 4,600 mi

MY CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING/GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE, THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET REPLACED, THE SWAY BARS REPLACED. THE NOISE STOPPED AFTER THE BRACKET W...

Jul 2, 2003 Suspension 4,600 mi

MY CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING/GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE, THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET REPLACED, THE SWAY BARS REPLACED. THE NOISE STOPPED AFTER THE BRACKET W...

Jul 2, 2003 Suspension 4,600 mi

MY CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING/GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE, THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET REPLACED, THE SWAY BARS REPLACED. THE NOISE STOPPED AFTER THE BRACKET W...

Jul 2, 2003 Suspension 4,600 mi

MY CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING/GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE, THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET REPLACED, THE SWAY BARS REPLACED. THE NOISE STOPPED AFTER THE BRACKET W...

Jul 2, 2003 Suspension 4,600 mi

MY CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING/GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE, THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET REPLACED, THE SWAY BARS REPLACED. THE NOISE STOPPED AFTER THE BRACKET W...

Jul 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,600 mi

MY CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING/GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE, THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET REPLACED, THE SWAY BARS REPLACED. THE NOISE STOPPED AFTER THE BRACKET W...

Jul 2, 2003 Steering 4,600 mi

MY CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING/GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE, THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET REPLACED, THE SWAY BARS REPLACED. THE NOISE STOPPED AFTER THE BRACKET W...

Jul 2, 2003 Suspension 4,600 mi

MY CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING/GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE, THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET REPLACED, THE SWAY BARS REPLACED. THE NOISE STOPPED AFTER THE BRACKET W...

Jul 2, 2003 Suspension 4,600 mi

MY CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING/GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE, THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET REPLACED, THE SWAY BARS REPLACED. THE NOISE STOPPED AFTER THE BRACKET W...

Jul 2, 2003 Suspension 4,600 mi

MY CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING/GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE, THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET REPLACED, THE SWAY BARS REPLACED. THE NOISE STOPPED AFTER THE BRACKET W...

Jul 2, 2003 Suspension 4,600 mi

MY CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING/GRINDING NOISE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND TURNING. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE, THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE, THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET REPLACED, THE SWAY BARS REPLACED. THE NOISE STOPPED AFTER THE BRACKET W...

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Equipment

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Visibility

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Power Train

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Visibility

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Structure

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Suspension

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Equipment

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Visibility

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Power Train

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Visibility

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Structure

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

Jun 26, 2003 Suspension

I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN JAN 2003, I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THAN ANY OTHER. MY CAR LEAKS FLUIDS CONSTANTLY, MY BREAKS DON'T WORK WHEN APPLIED, MY CAR HESITATES IN ALL WEATHER CIRCUMSTANCES, MY WINDSHIELD MAKES A CRACKLING NOISE, ...

May 1, 2003 Power Train

WITHIN ONE WEEK OF PURCHASE THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. NOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THEY WILL NOT LOOK AT IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER WAN...

May 1, 2003 Electrical System

WITHIN ONE WEEK OF PURCHASE THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. NOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THEY WILL NOT LOOK AT IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER WAN...

May 1, 2003 Power Train

WITHIN ONE WEEK OF PURCHASE THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. NOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THEY WILL NOT LOOK AT IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER WAN...

May 1, 2003 Electrical System

WITHIN ONE WEEK OF PURCHASE THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. NOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THEY WILL NOT LOOK AT IT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER WAN...

Apr 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE TIMING BELT TENSION. PH

Apr 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE TIMING BELT TENSION. PH

Feb 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,300 mi

THE BRAKES ON MY WIFES 2002 DODGE STRATUS HAD FAILED TWICE, BRAKE PEDAL WAS AT FLOOR AND CAR DID NOT STOP. BOTH TIMES THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. HAD DEALERSHIP INSPECT AND THEY FOUND NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES OR WITH THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND GAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM A CLEAN BILL OF HEAL...

Feb 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,300 mi

THE BRAKES ON MY WIFES 2002 DODGE STRATUS HAD FAILED TWICE, BRAKE PEDAL WAS AT FLOOR AND CAR DID NOT STOP. BOTH TIMES THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. HAD DEALERSHIP INSPECT AND THEY FOUND NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES OR WITH THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND GAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM A CLEAN BILL OF HEAL...

Jan 21, 2003 Seat Belts 892 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITHOUT THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. CONSUMER FEELS THIS WOULD BE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE FOR A CHILD PASSENGER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

Jan 21, 2003 Seat Belts 892 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITHOUT THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. CONSUMER FEELS THIS WOULD BE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE FOR A CHILD PASSENGER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

Jan 6, 2003 Steering 30,000 mi

WHEN CONSUMER IS MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLES' STEERING WHEELS MAKES A LOUD NOISE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY A DEALERSHIP WHO INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING FUEL, AND PARTS ARE ON BACK OTHER, CAUSE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM.

Jan 6, 2003 Steering 30,000 mi

WHEN CONSUMER IS MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLES' STEERING WHEELS MAKES A LOUD NOISE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY A DEALERSHIP WHO INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING FUEL, AND PARTS ARE ON BACK OTHER, CAUSE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM.

Sep 20, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK/HESITATE AND ACCELERATE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Sep 20, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK/HESITATE AND ACCELERATE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Sep 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVNG APPROX 40MPH WHEN ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF LIKE IT RAN OUT OF GAS (FULL TANK-ONLY 25 MILES ON THAT TANK USED). WOULD NOT RESTART, SOUNDED LIKE IT WANTED TO CATCH, BUT COULDN'T. TOWED TO DEALER-NOTHING FOUND. 8 HOURS LATER, CAR IDLING IN DRIVEWAY WHEN IT SPUTTERED AND DIED. RESTARTED AFTER A FEW M...

Sep 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVNG APPROX 40MPH WHEN ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF LIKE IT RAN OUT OF GAS (FULL TANK-ONLY 25 MILES ON THAT TANK USED). WOULD NOT RESTART, SOUNDED LIKE IT WANTED TO CATCH, BUT COULDN'T. TOWED TO DEALER-NOTHING FOUND. 8 HOURS LATER, CAR IDLING IN DRIVEWAY WHEN IT SPUTTERED AND DIED. RESTARTED AFTER A FEW M...

Jul 2, 2002 Wheels

CONSUMER NOTICED BOTH REAR RIMS AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM WERE BENT AT 4000 MILES. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY.*AK LEFT DOOR CLICKS WHEN OPENING. *TT

Jul 2, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER NOTICED BOTH REAR RIMS AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM WERE BENT AT 4000 MILES. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY.*AK LEFT DOOR CLICKS WHEN OPENING. *TT

Jul 2, 2002 Wheels

CONSUMER NOTICED BOTH REAR RIMS AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM WERE BENT AT 4000 MILES. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY.*AK LEFT DOOR CLICKS WHEN OPENING. *TT

Jul 2, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER NOTICED BOTH REAR RIMS AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM WERE BENT AT 4000 MILES. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY.*AK LEFT DOOR CLICKS WHEN OPENING. *TT

Jun 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHILE APPLYED AT 55 MPH, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND CAUSED A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES EJECTING THE PASSENGER AND INJURING THE DRIVER CRITICALLY. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND...

Jun 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHILE APPLYED AT 55 MPH, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND CAUSED A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES EJECTING THE PASSENGER AND INJURING THE DRIVER CRITICALLY. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND...

Jun 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHILE APPLYED AT 55 MPH, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND CAUSED A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES EJECTING THE PASSENGER AND INJURING THE DRIVER CRITICALLY. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND...

Jun 27, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHILE APPLYED AT 55 MPH, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND CAUSED A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES EJECTING THE PASSENGER AND INJURING THE DRIVER CRITICALLY. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND...

Jun 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHILE APPLYED AT 55 MPH, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND CAUSED A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES EJECTING THE PASSENGER AND INJURING THE DRIVER CRITICALLY. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND...

Jun 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHILE APPLYED AT 55 MPH, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND CAUSED A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES EJECTING THE PASSENGER AND INJURING THE DRIVER CRITICALLY. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND...

Jun 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHILE APPLYED AT 55 MPH, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND CAUSED A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES EJECTING THE PASSENGER AND INJURING THE DRIVER CRITICALLY. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND...

Jun 27, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHILE APPLYED AT 55 MPH, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND CAUSED A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES EJECTING THE PASSENGER AND INJURING THE DRIVER CRITICALLY. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND...