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Active Recalls (2)

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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Feb 27, 2022 Engine

Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it

Feb 27, 2022 Suspension

Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it

Feb 27, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it

Feb 27, 2022 Engine

Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it

Feb 27, 2022 Suspension

Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it

Feb 27, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it

Apr 22, 2021 Seats 158,000 mi

SEATBELT SNAPPED OFF FROM CHEST RESTRAINT ON ONE SEAT, THE OTHER WAS LOCKING MECHANISM

Apr 22, 2021 Seats 158,000 mi

SEATBELT SNAPPED OFF FROM CHEST RESTRAINT ON ONE SEAT, THE OTHER WAS LOCKING MECHANISM

Oct 8, 2020 Service Brakes 73,083 mi

GOT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO AND FROM DAY 1 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY THE CAR IS ALMOST UNCONTROLABLE THE WHEEL PULLS ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BAD SO I HAVE TO PUMP THEM AND THEN IT STILL PULLS AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES 4 TIMES TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT THE DISC AND ALSO REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARI...

Oct 8, 2020 Steering 73,083 mi

GOT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO AND FROM DAY 1 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY THE CAR IS ALMOST UNCONTROLABLE THE WHEEL PULLS ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BAD SO I HAVE TO PUMP THEM AND THEN IT STILL PULLS AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES 4 TIMES TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT THE DISC AND ALSO REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARI...

Oct 8, 2020 Suspension 73,083 mi

GOT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO AND FROM DAY 1 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY THE CAR IS ALMOST UNCONTROLABLE THE WHEEL PULLS ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BAD SO I HAVE TO PUMP THEM AND THEN IT STILL PULLS AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES 4 TIMES TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT THE DISC AND ALSO REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARI...

Oct 8, 2020 Service Brakes 73,083 mi

GOT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO AND FROM DAY 1 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY THE CAR IS ALMOST UNCONTROLABLE THE WHEEL PULLS ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BAD SO I HAVE TO PUMP THEM AND THEN IT STILL PULLS AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES 4 TIMES TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT THE DISC AND ALSO REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARI...

Oct 8, 2020 Steering 73,083 mi

GOT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO AND FROM DAY 1 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY THE CAR IS ALMOST UNCONTROLABLE THE WHEEL PULLS ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BAD SO I HAVE TO PUMP THEM AND THEN IT STILL PULLS AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES 4 TIMES TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT THE DISC AND ALSO REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARI...

Oct 8, 2020 Suspension 73,083 mi

GOT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO AND FROM DAY 1 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY THE CAR IS ALMOST UNCONTROLABLE THE WHEEL PULLS ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BAD SO I HAVE TO PUMP THEM AND THEN IT STILL PULLS AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES 4 TIMES TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT THE DISC AND ALSO REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARI...

Feb 19, 2019 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

MY SEATBELTS FOR MY TWO WINDOW SEATS DON'T HAVE THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION. I WAS PUTTING MY SONS CAR SEAT IN MY CAR AND THE SEAT BELT WOULDN'T LOCK WHEN I PULLED IT ALL THE WAY OUT LIKE ITS SUPPOSED TO. I TRIED BOTH SIDES AND NEITHER OF THEM WORKED BUT BOTH MY FRONT SEATBELTS WORK.

Feb 19, 2019 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

MY SEATBELTS FOR MY TWO WINDOW SEATS DON'T HAVE THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION. I WAS PUTTING MY SONS CAR SEAT IN MY CAR AND THE SEAT BELT WOULDN'T LOCK WHEN I PULLED IT ALL THE WAY OUT LIKE ITS SUPPOSED TO. I TRIED BOTH SIDES AND NEITHER OF THEM WORKED BUT BOTH MY FRONT SEATBELTS WORK.

May 11, 2018 Electrical System 180,500 mi

TAKATA THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS THAT I HAVE SEEN AS A RECALL ON A DODGE STRATUS AND TRIED TO REPORT IT AND WHOMEVER I BE TALKING TO IS IN DENIAL ABOUT THAT MY CAR IS SHOWING ME THE SIGNS THAT IT'S NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE IT'S A MALFUNCTION MY BALL JOINT IS BAD BECAUSE OF THE FRONT RIGHT STEERING K...

May 11, 2018 Steering 180,500 mi

TAKATA THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS THAT I HAVE SEEN AS A RECALL ON A DODGE STRATUS AND TRIED TO REPORT IT AND WHOMEVER I BE TALKING TO IS IN DENIAL ABOUT THAT MY CAR IS SHOWING ME THE SIGNS THAT IT'S NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE IT'S A MALFUNCTION MY BALL JOINT IS BAD BECAUSE OF THE FRONT RIGHT STEERING K...

May 11, 2018 Suspension 180,500 mi

TAKATA THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS THAT I HAVE SEEN AS A RECALL ON A DODGE STRATUS AND TRIED TO REPORT IT AND WHOMEVER I BE TALKING TO IS IN DENIAL ABOUT THAT MY CAR IS SHOWING ME THE SIGNS THAT IT'S NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE IT'S A MALFUNCTION MY BALL JOINT IS BAD BECAUSE OF THE FRONT RIGHT STEERING K...

May 11, 2018 Electrical System 180,500 mi

TAKATA THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS THAT I HAVE SEEN AS A RECALL ON A DODGE STRATUS AND TRIED TO REPORT IT AND WHOMEVER I BE TALKING TO IS IN DENIAL ABOUT THAT MY CAR IS SHOWING ME THE SIGNS THAT IT'S NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE IT'S A MALFUNCTION MY BALL JOINT IS BAD BECAUSE OF THE FRONT RIGHT STEERING K...

May 11, 2018 Steering 180,500 mi

TAKATA THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS THAT I HAVE SEEN AS A RECALL ON A DODGE STRATUS AND TRIED TO REPORT IT AND WHOMEVER I BE TALKING TO IS IN DENIAL ABOUT THAT MY CAR IS SHOWING ME THE SIGNS THAT IT'S NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE IT'S A MALFUNCTION MY BALL JOINT IS BAD BECAUSE OF THE FRONT RIGHT STEERING K...

May 11, 2018 Suspension 180,500 mi

TAKATA THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS THAT I HAVE SEEN AS A RECALL ON A DODGE STRATUS AND TRIED TO REPORT IT AND WHOMEVER I BE TALKING TO IS IN DENIAL ABOUT THAT MY CAR IS SHOWING ME THE SIGNS THAT IT'S NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE IT'S A MALFUNCTION MY BALL JOINT IS BAD BECAUSE OF THE FRONT RIGHT STEERING K...

Jan 12, 2018 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE DRIVER HAD A SEIZURE AFTER THE CRASH AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONLY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYE...

Jan 12, 2018 Steering Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE DRIVER HAD A SEIZURE AFTER THE CRASH AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONLY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYE...

Jan 12, 2018 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE DRIVER HAD A SEIZURE AFTER THE CRASH AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONLY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYE...

Jan 12, 2018 Steering Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE DRIVER HAD A SEIZURE AFTER THE CRASH AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONLY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYE...

Dec 24, 2017 Power Train 60,000 mi

2005 DODGE STRATUS SEDAN 4 DOOR AUTOMATIC 2.7 W LESS THAN 60K MILES. REVERSE WENT OUT AFTER WHAT I THINK WAS A CLINKING SOUND NEAR THE FRONT. IT DRIVES NORMALLY, JUST DOES NOTHING IN REVERSE. IF THE CAR IS PARKED IT WILL ROLL BACKWARDS IF THE CAR IS ON A INCLINE. TRANSMISSION REBUILD IS MORE THAN TH...

Dec 24, 2017 Power Train 60,000 mi

2005 DODGE STRATUS SEDAN 4 DOOR AUTOMATIC 2.7 W LESS THAN 60K MILES. REVERSE WENT OUT AFTER WHAT I THINK WAS A CLINKING SOUND NEAR THE FRONT. IT DRIVES NORMALLY, JUST DOES NOTHING IN REVERSE. IF THE CAR IS PARKED IT WILL ROLL BACKWARDS IF THE CAR IS ON A INCLINE. TRANSMISSION REBUILD IS MORE THAN TH...

Dec 19, 2017 Service Brakes

MY CAR IS PULLING TO RIGHT POPS EVERY TIME YOU MOVE CLICKES IN TURNING EVEN IN THE SLITES TURNING SHOCKS ARE BOTTOMING OUT EVERY TURN CANT GO OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH OUT IT HITTING HARD SCARED TO DRIVE MY KIDS IN IT PLEASE HELP HAPPENDS ALL TIME

Dec 19, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

MY CAR IS PULLING TO RIGHT POPS EVERY TIME YOU MOVE CLICKES IN TURNING EVEN IN THE SLITES TURNING SHOCKS ARE BOTTOMING OUT EVERY TURN CANT GO OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH OUT IT HITTING HARD SCARED TO DRIVE MY KIDS IN IT PLEASE HELP HAPPENDS ALL TIME

Dec 19, 2017 Suspension

MY CAR IS PULLING TO RIGHT POPS EVERY TIME YOU MOVE CLICKES IN TURNING EVEN IN THE SLITES TURNING SHOCKS ARE BOTTOMING OUT EVERY TURN CANT GO OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH OUT IT HITTING HARD SCARED TO DRIVE MY KIDS IN IT PLEASE HELP HAPPENDS ALL TIME

Dec 19, 2017 Service Brakes

MY CAR IS PULLING TO RIGHT POPS EVERY TIME YOU MOVE CLICKES IN TURNING EVEN IN THE SLITES TURNING SHOCKS ARE BOTTOMING OUT EVERY TURN CANT GO OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH OUT IT HITTING HARD SCARED TO DRIVE MY KIDS IN IT PLEASE HELP HAPPENDS ALL TIME

Dec 19, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

MY CAR IS PULLING TO RIGHT POPS EVERY TIME YOU MOVE CLICKES IN TURNING EVEN IN THE SLITES TURNING SHOCKS ARE BOTTOMING OUT EVERY TURN CANT GO OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH OUT IT HITTING HARD SCARED TO DRIVE MY KIDS IN IT PLEASE HELP HAPPENDS ALL TIME

Dec 19, 2017 Suspension

MY CAR IS PULLING TO RIGHT POPS EVERY TIME YOU MOVE CLICKES IN TURNING EVEN IN THE SLITES TURNING SHOCKS ARE BOTTOMING OUT EVERY TURN CANT GO OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH OUT IT HITTING HARD SCARED TO DRIVE MY KIDS IN IT PLEASE HELP HAPPENDS ALL TIME

Nov 20, 2017 Air Bags Crash 195,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN DUNDEE RD IN ILLINOIS AND IT WAS RAIN/SNOW MIX AND AS I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AND WHEN THE IMPACT HAPPEND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET

Nov 20, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 195,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN DUNDEE RD IN ILLINOIS AND IT WAS RAIN/SNOW MIX AND AS I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AND WHEN THE IMPACT HAPPEND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET

Nov 20, 2017 Air Bags Crash 195,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN DUNDEE RD IN ILLINOIS AND IT WAS RAIN/SNOW MIX AND AS I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AND WHEN THE IMPACT HAPPEND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET

Nov 20, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 195,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN DUNDEE RD IN ILLINOIS AND IT WAS RAIN/SNOW MIX AND AS I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AND WHEN THE IMPACT HAPPEND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET

Jul 14, 2017 Steering Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND LOCKED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE AND DAMAGED THE FRONT END. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLIC...

Jul 14, 2017 Steering Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND LOCKED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE AND DAMAGED THE FRONT END. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLIC...

Feb 25, 2017 Electrical System Crash 121,517 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE R...

Feb 25, 2017 Steering Crash 121,517 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE R...

Feb 25, 2017 Visibility/wiper Crash 121,517 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE R...

Feb 25, 2017 Suspension Crash 121,517 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE R...

Feb 25, 2017 Electrical System Crash 121,517 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE R...

Feb 25, 2017 Steering Crash 121,517 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE R...

Feb 25, 2017 Visibility/wiper Crash 121,517 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE R...

Feb 25, 2017 Suspension Crash 121,517 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE R...

Sep 27, 2016 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED AND THE BALL JOINT DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09E056000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE...

Sep 27, 2016 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED AND THE BALL JOINT DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09E056000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE...

Jul 6, 2016 Steering 160,000 mi

WAS DRIVING 25 MPH DRIVING ON PARAMOUNT BLVD AT WHITTIER BLVD, IN PICO RIVERA, CA, WHEN THE CAR MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, THEN FELT AS THOUGH WE WERE DRAGGING SOMETHING. ONLY DROVE 50 FEET BEFORE PULLING OVER, AS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS INITIALLY A FLAT TIRE, UNTIL WE GOT...

Jul 6, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

WAS DRIVING 25 MPH DRIVING ON PARAMOUNT BLVD AT WHITTIER BLVD, IN PICO RIVERA, CA, WHEN THE CAR MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, THEN FELT AS THOUGH WE WERE DRAGGING SOMETHING. ONLY DROVE 50 FEET BEFORE PULLING OVER, AS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS INITIALLY A FLAT TIRE, UNTIL WE GOT...

Jul 6, 2016 Wheels 160,000 mi

WAS DRIVING 25 MPH DRIVING ON PARAMOUNT BLVD AT WHITTIER BLVD, IN PICO RIVERA, CA, WHEN THE CAR MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, THEN FELT AS THOUGH WE WERE DRAGGING SOMETHING. ONLY DROVE 50 FEET BEFORE PULLING OVER, AS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS INITIALLY A FLAT TIRE, UNTIL WE GOT...

Jul 6, 2016 Steering 160,000 mi

WAS DRIVING 25 MPH DRIVING ON PARAMOUNT BLVD AT WHITTIER BLVD, IN PICO RIVERA, CA, WHEN THE CAR MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, THEN FELT AS THOUGH WE WERE DRAGGING SOMETHING. ONLY DROVE 50 FEET BEFORE PULLING OVER, AS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS INITIALLY A FLAT TIRE, UNTIL WE GOT...

Jul 6, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

WAS DRIVING 25 MPH DRIVING ON PARAMOUNT BLVD AT WHITTIER BLVD, IN PICO RIVERA, CA, WHEN THE CAR MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, THEN FELT AS THOUGH WE WERE DRAGGING SOMETHING. ONLY DROVE 50 FEET BEFORE PULLING OVER, AS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS INITIALLY A FLAT TIRE, UNTIL WE GOT...

Jul 6, 2016 Wheels 160,000 mi

WAS DRIVING 25 MPH DRIVING ON PARAMOUNT BLVD AT WHITTIER BLVD, IN PICO RIVERA, CA, WHEN THE CAR MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, THEN FELT AS THOUGH WE WERE DRAGGING SOMETHING. ONLY DROVE 50 FEET BEFORE PULLING OVER, AS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS INITIALLY A FLAT TIRE, UNTIL WE GOT...

Mar 28, 2016 Suspension 494,600 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BROKE OFF IT WAS THE CONTROL ARM I HAVE HAD IT FIXED. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THAT INCIDENT I HAD THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ALSO DO THE SAME. I GOT IT FIXED. NOW MY BACK DRIVER SIDE WHEEL IS TILTING IN LIKE IT WANTS TO BREAK OFF. SINCE NOTICING TH...

Mar 28, 2016 Wheels 494,600 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BROKE OFF IT WAS THE CONTROL ARM I HAVE HAD IT FIXED. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THAT INCIDENT I HAD THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ALSO DO THE SAME. I GOT IT FIXED. NOW MY BACK DRIVER SIDE WHEEL IS TILTING IN LIKE IT WANTS TO BREAK OFF. SINCE NOTICING TH...

Mar 28, 2016 Suspension 494,600 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BROKE OFF IT WAS THE CONTROL ARM I HAVE HAD IT FIXED. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THAT INCIDENT I HAD THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ALSO DO THE SAME. I GOT IT FIXED. NOW MY BACK DRIVER SIDE WHEEL IS TILTING IN LIKE IT WANTS TO BREAK OFF. SINCE NOTICING TH...

Mar 28, 2016 Wheels 494,600 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BROKE OFF IT WAS THE CONTROL ARM I HAVE HAD IT FIXED. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THAT INCIDENT I HAD THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ALSO DO THE SAME. I GOT IT FIXED. NOW MY BACK DRIVER SIDE WHEEL IS TILTING IN LIKE IT WANTS TO BREAK OFF. SINCE NOTICING TH...

Oct 6, 2015 Service Brakes 93,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING MANY TIMES IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE IN ANY CURVE. I MUST DRIVE IT UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AT LEAST 5 MILES TO SAFELY KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. I AM TERRIFIED EVERYDAY IN THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE BRAKES THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AN DOES NOT STOP...

Oct 6, 2015 Steering 93,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING MANY TIMES IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE IN ANY CURVE. I MUST DRIVE IT UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AT LEAST 5 MILES TO SAFELY KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. I AM TERRIFIED EVERYDAY IN THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE BRAKES THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AN DOES NOT STOP...

Oct 6, 2015 Suspension 93,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING MANY TIMES IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE IN ANY CURVE. I MUST DRIVE IT UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AT LEAST 5 MILES TO SAFELY KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. I AM TERRIFIED EVERYDAY IN THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE BRAKES THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AN DOES NOT STOP...

Oct 6, 2015 Service Brakes 93,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING MANY TIMES IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE IN ANY CURVE. I MUST DRIVE IT UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AT LEAST 5 MILES TO SAFELY KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. I AM TERRIFIED EVERYDAY IN THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE BRAKES THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AN DOES NOT STOP...

Oct 6, 2015 Steering 93,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING MANY TIMES IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE IN ANY CURVE. I MUST DRIVE IT UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AT LEAST 5 MILES TO SAFELY KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. I AM TERRIFIED EVERYDAY IN THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE BRAKES THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AN DOES NOT STOP...

Oct 6, 2015 Suspension 93,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING MANY TIMES IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE IN ANY CURVE. I MUST DRIVE IT UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AT LEAST 5 MILES TO SAFELY KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. I AM TERRIFIED EVERYDAY IN THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE BRAKES THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AN DOES NOT STOP...

Sep 22, 2015 Engine 130,000 mi

CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKES IT TOOK OFF VERY FAST AND GOT UP TO 70 BEFORE I HAD TO MASH THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND PULL OVER AND FORCE IT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY TO STOP THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING THE ENGINE IT CONTINUED REV IN PARK AND NEUTRAL WHICH PREVENTED ME FROM ...

Sep 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKES IT TOOK OFF VERY FAST AND GOT UP TO 70 BEFORE I HAD TO MASH THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND PULL OVER AND FORCE IT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY TO STOP THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING THE ENGINE IT CONTINUED REV IN PARK AND NEUTRAL WHICH PREVENTED ME FROM ...

Sep 22, 2015 Engine 130,000 mi

CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKES IT TOOK OFF VERY FAST AND GOT UP TO 70 BEFORE I HAD TO MASH THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND PULL OVER AND FORCE IT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY TO STOP THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING THE ENGINE IT CONTINUED REV IN PARK AND NEUTRAL WHICH PREVENTED ME FROM ...

Sep 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKES IT TOOK OFF VERY FAST AND GOT UP TO 70 BEFORE I HAD TO MASH THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND PULL OVER AND FORCE IT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY TO STOP THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING THE ENGINE IT CONTINUED REV IN PARK AND NEUTRAL WHICH PREVENTED ME FROM ...

Sep 9, 2015 Wheels

I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON HIS WAY TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE COULDN'T STEER. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE JUST TURNED IN SIDEWAYS AND WOULDN'T MOVE WITH ANY MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WE JACKED UP THE CAR TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AND WE SAW THE ARM WITH THE BALL JOINT WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED...

Sep 9, 2015 Steering

I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON HIS WAY TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE COULDN'T STEER. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE JUST TURNED IN SIDEWAYS AND WOULDN'T MOVE WITH ANY MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WE JACKED UP THE CAR TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AND WE SAW THE ARM WITH THE BALL JOINT WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED...

Sep 9, 2015 Suspension

I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON HIS WAY TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE COULDN'T STEER. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE JUST TURNED IN SIDEWAYS AND WOULDN'T MOVE WITH ANY MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WE JACKED UP THE CAR TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AND WE SAW THE ARM WITH THE BALL JOINT WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED...

Sep 9, 2015 Wheels

I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON HIS WAY TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE COULDN'T STEER. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE JUST TURNED IN SIDEWAYS AND WOULDN'T MOVE WITH ANY MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WE JACKED UP THE CAR TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AND WE SAW THE ARM WITH THE BALL JOINT WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED...

Sep 9, 2015 Steering

I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON HIS WAY TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE COULDN'T STEER. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE JUST TURNED IN SIDEWAYS AND WOULDN'T MOVE WITH ANY MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WE JACKED UP THE CAR TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AND WE SAW THE ARM WITH THE BALL JOINT WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED...

Sep 9, 2015 Suspension

I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON HIS WAY TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE COULDN'T STEER. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE JUST TURNED IN SIDEWAYS AND WOULDN'T MOVE WITH ANY MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WE JACKED UP THE CAR TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AND WE SAW THE ARM WITH THE BALL JOINT WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED...

Jul 15, 2015 Air Bags Crash

2005 DODGE STRATUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS FROM A FENDER BENDER ACCIDENT. *JB

Jul 15, 2015 Air Bags Crash

2005 DODGE STRATUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS FROM A FENDER BENDER ACCIDENT. *JB

Jul 2, 2015 Suspension 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER TH...

Jul 2, 2015 Suspension 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER TH...

May 7, 2015 Service Brakes 123,000 mi

I PURCHASED FROM CAR CHAMPS ON MARCH 27TH STOPPED WORKING MARCH 30TH AND DECIDED TO START RUNNING AGAIN APRIL 4TH THE WHOLE TIME IT WAS OUT OF USE AND BROKEN I CALLED CAR CHAMPS NO ONE RETURNED CALLED OR RESPONDED THE CENTER HAD DATES AND TIMES AND COMPLAINT'S, AS TO SITUATION THE DAY I FINALLY GET ...

May 7, 2015 Engine 123,000 mi

I PURCHASED FROM CAR CHAMPS ON MARCH 27TH STOPPED WORKING MARCH 30TH AND DECIDED TO START RUNNING AGAIN APRIL 4TH THE WHOLE TIME IT WAS OUT OF USE AND BROKEN I CALLED CAR CHAMPS NO ONE RETURNED CALLED OR RESPONDED THE CENTER HAD DATES AND TIMES AND COMPLAINT'S, AS TO SITUATION THE DAY I FINALLY GET ...

May 7, 2015 Service Brakes 123,000 mi

I PURCHASED FROM CAR CHAMPS ON MARCH 27TH STOPPED WORKING MARCH 30TH AND DECIDED TO START RUNNING AGAIN APRIL 4TH THE WHOLE TIME IT WAS OUT OF USE AND BROKEN I CALLED CAR CHAMPS NO ONE RETURNED CALLED OR RESPONDED THE CENTER HAD DATES AND TIMES AND COMPLAINT'S, AS TO SITUATION THE DAY I FINALLY GET ...

May 7, 2015 Engine 123,000 mi

I PURCHASED FROM CAR CHAMPS ON MARCH 27TH STOPPED WORKING MARCH 30TH AND DECIDED TO START RUNNING AGAIN APRIL 4TH THE WHOLE TIME IT WAS OUT OF USE AND BROKEN I CALLED CAR CHAMPS NO ONE RETURNED CALLED OR RESPONDED THE CENTER HAD DATES AND TIMES AND COMPLAINT'S, AS TO SITUATION THE DAY I FINALLY GET ...

Mar 20, 2015 Steering 101,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED. SHE GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT THE FRONT AND DISCOVERED THE BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE TURNED OUT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. THE TIE ROD HAD BROKE AND CAME APART. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I WAS ABLE TO FIX IT A...

Mar 20, 2015 Steering 101,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED. SHE GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT THE FRONT AND DISCOVERED THE BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE TURNED OUT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. THE TIE ROD HAD BROKE AND CAME APART. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I WAS ABLE TO FIX IT A...

Mar 12, 2015 Structure Crash

I WAS CROSSING THE INTERSECTION OF NE 2ND AVE & 79TH STREET WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT ME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE STREET LIGHTS WERE COMPLETELY OUT WITH NO ONE DIRECTING TRAFFIC. *TR

Mar 12, 2015 Structure Crash

I WAS CROSSING THE INTERSECTION OF NE 2ND AVE & 79TH STREET WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT ME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE STREET LIGHTS WERE COMPLETELY OUT WITH NO ONE DIRECTING TRAFFIC. *TR

Oct 29, 2014 Steering 149,000 mi

ONE DAY I WENT TO BACK OUT, I TURNED THE WHEEL AND HEAR THIS CRUNCHING, CLUNKING SOUND WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A HUGE ROCK SCRAPPING ON METAL. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND SAW NOTHING. IT STARTED AGAIN AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP. ANYTIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, I HEARD...

Oct 29, 2014 Suspension 149,000 mi

ONE DAY I WENT TO BACK OUT, I TURNED THE WHEEL AND HEAR THIS CRUNCHING, CLUNKING SOUND WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A HUGE ROCK SCRAPPING ON METAL. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND SAW NOTHING. IT STARTED AGAIN AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP. ANYTIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, I HEARD...

Oct 29, 2014 Wheels 149,000 mi

ONE DAY I WENT TO BACK OUT, I TURNED THE WHEEL AND HEAR THIS CRUNCHING, CLUNKING SOUND WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A HUGE ROCK SCRAPPING ON METAL. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND SAW NOTHING. IT STARTED AGAIN AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP. ANYTIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, I HEARD...

Oct 29, 2014 Steering 149,000 mi

ONE DAY I WENT TO BACK OUT, I TURNED THE WHEEL AND HEAR THIS CRUNCHING, CLUNKING SOUND WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A HUGE ROCK SCRAPPING ON METAL. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND SAW NOTHING. IT STARTED AGAIN AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP. ANYTIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, I HEARD...

Oct 29, 2014 Suspension 149,000 mi

ONE DAY I WENT TO BACK OUT, I TURNED THE WHEEL AND HEAR THIS CRUNCHING, CLUNKING SOUND WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A HUGE ROCK SCRAPPING ON METAL. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND SAW NOTHING. IT STARTED AGAIN AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP. ANYTIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, I HEARD...

Oct 29, 2014 Wheels 149,000 mi

ONE DAY I WENT TO BACK OUT, I TURNED THE WHEEL AND HEAR THIS CRUNCHING, CLUNKING SOUND WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A HUGE ROCK SCRAPPING ON METAL. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND SAW NOTHING. IT STARTED AGAIN AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP. ANYTIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, I HEARD...

Jun 24, 2014 Suspension 110,000 mi

ITS WORE OUT AND THERE WAS A RECALL I CALL ABOUT IT THEY TOLD ME THAT MINE WAS NOT IN RECALL. *TR

Jun 24, 2014 Suspension 110,000 mi

ITS WORE OUT AND THERE WAS A RECALL I CALL ABOUT IT THEY TOLD ME THAT MINE WAS NOT IN RECALL. *TR

May 2, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE COOLANT AIR BLEEDER VALVE DO TO BEING A DEFECTIVE PART NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR OR SIMILAR YEARS, I'M DISABLED AND NEED MY CAR FOR DR. APPOINTMENTS, DON'T WANT TO END UP IN CAR ACCIDENTS DO TO THIS ISSUE PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YO...

May 2, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE COOLANT AIR BLEEDER VALVE DO TO BEING A DEFECTIVE PART NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR OR SIMILAR YEARS, I'M DISABLED AND NEED MY CAR FOR DR. APPOINTMENTS, DON'T WANT TO END UP IN CAR ACCIDENTS DO TO THIS ISSUE PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YO...

May 1, 2014 Steering 180,453 mi

AS I PULLED INTO THE CAR LOT WHERE I AM BUYING THE CAR I HEARD A KIND OF CLUNK BUT WAS UNSURE WHAT IT WAS. I WENT IN AND MADE MY CAR PAYMENT UPON STARTING MY CAR AND PUTTING IN REVERSE TO LEAVE MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND SHUT IT OFF WENT BACK INTO THE CAR SALES...

May 1, 2014 Suspension 180,453 mi

AS I PULLED INTO THE CAR LOT WHERE I AM BUYING THE CAR I HEARD A KIND OF CLUNK BUT WAS UNSURE WHAT IT WAS. I WENT IN AND MADE MY CAR PAYMENT UPON STARTING MY CAR AND PUTTING IN REVERSE TO LEAVE MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND SHUT IT OFF WENT BACK INTO THE CAR SALES...

May 1, 2014 Steering 180,453 mi

AS I PULLED INTO THE CAR LOT WHERE I AM BUYING THE CAR I HEARD A KIND OF CLUNK BUT WAS UNSURE WHAT IT WAS. I WENT IN AND MADE MY CAR PAYMENT UPON STARTING MY CAR AND PUTTING IN REVERSE TO LEAVE MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND SHUT IT OFF WENT BACK INTO THE CAR SALES...

May 1, 2014 Suspension 180,453 mi

AS I PULLED INTO THE CAR LOT WHERE I AM BUYING THE CAR I HEARD A KIND OF CLUNK BUT WAS UNSURE WHAT IT WAS. I WENT IN AND MADE MY CAR PAYMENT UPON STARTING MY CAR AND PUTTING IN REVERSE TO LEAVE MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND SHUT IT OFF WENT BACK INTO THE CAR SALES...

Oct 8, 2013 Engine 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.

Oct 8, 2013 Engine 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.

Jul 26, 2013 Structure Crash

A TRUCK MADE AN ILLEGAL LANE CHANGE AND HE HIT ME ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AND DAMAGED MY LIGHT, HOOD, WINDSHIELD, THE COMPUTER, AND OTHER THINGS UNDER THE HOOD. THE IMPACT WAS VERY STRONG AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Jul 26, 2013 Electrical System Crash

A TRUCK MADE AN ILLEGAL LANE CHANGE AND HE HIT ME ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AND DAMAGED MY LIGHT, HOOD, WINDSHIELD, THE COMPUTER, AND OTHER THINGS UNDER THE HOOD. THE IMPACT WAS VERY STRONG AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Jul 26, 2013 Air Bags Crash

A TRUCK MADE AN ILLEGAL LANE CHANGE AND HE HIT ME ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AND DAMAGED MY LIGHT, HOOD, WINDSHIELD, THE COMPUTER, AND OTHER THINGS UNDER THE HOOD. THE IMPACT WAS VERY STRONG AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Jul 26, 2013 Structure Crash

A TRUCK MADE AN ILLEGAL LANE CHANGE AND HE HIT ME ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AND DAMAGED MY LIGHT, HOOD, WINDSHIELD, THE COMPUTER, AND OTHER THINGS UNDER THE HOOD. THE IMPACT WAS VERY STRONG AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Jul 26, 2013 Electrical System Crash

A TRUCK MADE AN ILLEGAL LANE CHANGE AND HE HIT ME ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AND DAMAGED MY LIGHT, HOOD, WINDSHIELD, THE COMPUTER, AND OTHER THINGS UNDER THE HOOD. THE IMPACT WAS VERY STRONG AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Jul 26, 2013 Air Bags Crash

A TRUCK MADE AN ILLEGAL LANE CHANGE AND HE HIT ME ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AND DAMAGED MY LIGHT, HOOD, WINDSHIELD, THE COMPUTER, AND OTHER THINGS UNDER THE HOOD. THE IMPACT WAS VERY STRONG AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Feb 22, 2013 Child Seat 70,000 mi

I WENT AND HAD MY CHILDREN'S CAR SEATS INSPECTED BY OUR LOCAL INJURY PREVENTION AND HIGHWAY PATROL, TO MAKE SURE THEY WERE CORRECTLY INSTALLED. I HAVE A FORWARD FACING CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT THAT ALSO HAS THE OPTION FOR A FIVE POINT HARNESS WHICH I NORMALLY USED, BECAUSE MY CHILD WAS NOT BIG ENOUGH TO...

Feb 22, 2013 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

I WENT AND HAD MY CHILDREN'S CAR SEATS INSPECTED BY OUR LOCAL INJURY PREVENTION AND HIGHWAY PATROL, TO MAKE SURE THEY WERE CORRECTLY INSTALLED. I HAVE A FORWARD FACING CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT THAT ALSO HAS THE OPTION FOR A FIVE POINT HARNESS WHICH I NORMALLY USED, BECAUSE MY CHILD WAS NOT BIG ENOUGH TO...

Feb 22, 2013 Child Seat 70,000 mi

I WENT AND HAD MY CHILDREN'S CAR SEATS INSPECTED BY OUR LOCAL INJURY PREVENTION AND HIGHWAY PATROL, TO MAKE SURE THEY WERE CORRECTLY INSTALLED. I HAVE A FORWARD FACING CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT THAT ALSO HAS THE OPTION FOR A FIVE POINT HARNESS WHICH I NORMALLY USED, BECAUSE MY CHILD WAS NOT BIG ENOUGH TO...

Feb 22, 2013 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

I WENT AND HAD MY CHILDREN'S CAR SEATS INSPECTED BY OUR LOCAL INJURY PREVENTION AND HIGHWAY PATROL, TO MAKE SURE THEY WERE CORRECTLY INSTALLED. I HAVE A FORWARD FACING CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT THAT ALSO HAS THE OPTION FOR A FIVE POINT HARNESS WHICH I NORMALLY USED, BECAUSE MY CHILD WAS NOT BIG ENOUGH TO...

Jan 30, 2013 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Jan 30, 2013 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAM SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Aug 22, 2012 Suspension 129,906 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN HE SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD CLUNK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SHEARED AND THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD FRAC...

Aug 22, 2012 Suspension 129,906 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN HE SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD CLUNK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SHEARED AND THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD FRAC...

Dec 16, 2011 Suspension

I WAS AT THE STORE JUST LEFT ABOUT TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY TO PICK UP SPEED WITH MY KIDS AND MYSELF BEING PREGNANT WHEN MY RIGHT WHEEL FOLDED AND SCARED THE LIFE OUT OF US AFTER HOLDING UP TRAFFIC AND THANK GOD I DID NOT GET ON THE HIGHWAY. THE MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT MY LOWER CONTROL ARM AND LOWER B...

Dec 16, 2011 Suspension

I WAS AT THE STORE JUST LEFT ABOUT TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY TO PICK UP SPEED WITH MY KIDS AND MYSELF BEING PREGNANT WHEN MY RIGHT WHEEL FOLDED AND SCARED THE LIFE OUT OF US AFTER HOLDING UP TRAFFIC AND THANK GOD I DID NOT GET ON THE HIGHWAY. THE MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT MY LOWER CONTROL ARM AND LOWER B...

Mar 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GASOLINE AND THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR INACCURATELY STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS ONLY HALF FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER TH...

Mar 21, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GASOLINE AND THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR INACCURATELY STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS ONLY HALF FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER TH...

Mar 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 128,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN A PRECEDING VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED 100 FEET AHEAD OF HIM. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES HARD BUT THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL LOCKED AND THE REMAINING THREE WHEELS DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE AS ...

Mar 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 128,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN A PRECEDING VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED 100 FEET AHEAD OF HIM. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES HARD BUT THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL LOCKED AND THE REMAINING THREE WHEELS DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE AS ...

Feb 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

***UPDATE ON MY INITIAL COMPLAINT*** MECHANICS HAVE DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF MY NON-STOP OIL LEAKS/SPILLS IS FROM A MOVING CRANKSHAFT THAT CAUSES THE SEAL TO POP OUT, AND THUS, CONTINUOUS OIL SPILLAGE. THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO FIX THIS ISSUE MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO LUCK. IT IS NOT FIXABLE. *TR

Feb 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

***UPDATE ON MY INITIAL COMPLAINT*** MECHANICS HAVE DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF MY NON-STOP OIL LEAKS/SPILLS IS FROM A MOVING CRANKSHAFT THAT CAUSES THE SEAL TO POP OUT, AND THUS, CONTINUOUS OIL SPILLAGE. THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO FIX THIS ISSUE MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO LUCK. IT IS NOT FIXABLE. *TR

Feb 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

DECEMBER 2010 I NOTICED A MASSIVE OIL LEAK/SPILL UNDER MY CAR. TOOK TO SHOP IMMEDIATELY. THEY TOOK APART TIMING COVER SET AND DID SOME REPLACEMENTS. COST APPROXIMATELY $900. A FEW WEEKS LATER, AN EVEN BIGGER OIL LEAK/SPILL. TOOK TO SHOP IMMEDIATELY. THEY REPLACED SOME SORT OF PART FOR FREE SEEING AS...

Feb 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

DECEMBER 2010 I NOTICED A MASSIVE OIL LEAK/SPILL UNDER MY CAR. TOOK TO SHOP IMMEDIATELY. THEY TOOK APART TIMING COVER SET AND DID SOME REPLACEMENTS. COST APPROXIMATELY $900. A FEW WEEKS LATER, AN EVEN BIGGER OIL LEAK/SPILL. TOOK TO SHOP IMMEDIATELY. THEY REPLACED SOME SORT OF PART FOR FREE SEEING AS...

Nov 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS STALLS WHILE I'M DRIVING. IT DOES IT OUT OF NO WHERE. I WAS ON A BUSY HWY AND IT ALMOST CUT OFF. MY CAR SPUTTERED ALL THE WAY HOME AND THEN IT STARTED DRIVING LIKE NOTHING EVER HAPPEN. A DAY OR TWO LATER IT HAPPENS ALL OVER AGAIN. *TR

Nov 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS STALLS WHILE I'M DRIVING. IT DOES IT OUT OF NO WHERE. I WAS ON A BUSY HWY AND IT ALMOST CUT OFF. MY CAR SPUTTERED ALL THE WAY HOME AND THEN IT STARTED DRIVING LIKE NOTHING EVER HAPPEN. A DAY OR TWO LATER IT HAPPENS ALL OVER AGAIN. *TR

May 26, 2010 Suspension Crash 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SUDDENLY BROKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BALL JOINT WAS NOT LUBED AT THE FACTORY WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO BREAK OFF. THE CONTACT F...

May 26, 2010 Suspension Crash 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SUDDENLY BROKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BALL JOINT WAS NOT LUBED AT THE FACTORY WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO BREAK OFF. THE CONTACT F...

Apr 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,246 mi

MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CRANKSHAFT THAT KEEPS MOVING, WHICH IS CAUSING THE CRANK SEAL TO POP OUT, SO IT CAUSES OIL TO START POURING OUT. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER, AND THEY SAID I NEED A NEW ENGINE. I HAD ALSO TOOK IT TO LOCAL MECHANICS MORE THEN ONCE TO TRY TO FIX THIS...

Apr 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,246 mi

MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CRANKSHAFT THAT KEEPS MOVING, WHICH IS CAUSING THE CRANK SEAL TO POP OUT, SO IT CAUSES OIL TO START POURING OUT. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER, AND THEY SAID I NEED A NEW ENGINE. I HAD ALSO TOOK IT TO LOCAL MECHANICS MORE THEN ONCE TO TRY TO FIX THIS...

Mar 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

FUEL FILLER TUBE AND GAS TANK CONNECTION. FUEL FILLER TUBE RUBS ON BOTTOM UNDER CARRIAGE ABOVE THE REAR AXEL CAUSING A HOLE IN THE FLEXIBLE TUBE CAUSING A HOLE WHICH WE ORDERED LAST AUGUST AND STILL IS BACK ORDERED. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE GAS TANK WHERE THE TUBE ENTERS ALSO TO FAIL BECAUSE OF THE CO...

Mar 5, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

FUEL FILLER TUBE AND GAS TANK CONNECTION. FUEL FILLER TUBE RUBS ON BOTTOM UNDER CARRIAGE ABOVE THE REAR AXEL CAUSING A HOLE IN THE FLEXIBLE TUBE CAUSING A HOLE WHICH WE ORDERED LAST AUGUST AND STILL IS BACK ORDERED. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE GAS TANK WHERE THE TUBE ENTERS ALSO TO FAIL BECAUSE OF THE CO...

Jun 29, 2009 Suspension 73,000 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE WERE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE FAILURE WAS THE TOP REAR STRUT MOUNTS, FROM THE AMOUNT OF BACK ORDERS ON THE PARTS THE FAILURE IS QUITE FREQUENT. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. *TR

Jun 29, 2009 Suspension 73,000 mi

THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE WERE NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE FAILURE WAS THE TOP REAR STRUT MOUNTS, FROM THE AMOUNT OF BACK ORDERS ON THE PARTS THE FAILURE IS QUITE FREQUENT. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. *TR

Jun 24, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

DODGE 2005 STRATUS ENGINE FAILURE. ENGINE SEIZED UP. NO OIL IN ENGINE CAUSED STALL. OIL LIGHT CAME ON & THOUGHT THAT IT INDICATED LOW OIL. INSTEAD OIL LIGHT INDICATED NO OIL IN ENGINE CAUSING ENGINE SEIZE UP, TIMING BELT BREAKING, STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF MIDTOWN MANHATTAN. *TR

Jun 24, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

DODGE 2005 STRATUS ENGINE FAILURE. ENGINE SEIZED UP. NO OIL IN ENGINE CAUSED STALL. OIL LIGHT CAME ON & THOUGHT THAT IT INDICATED LOW OIL. INSTEAD OIL LIGHT INDICATED NO OIL IN ENGINE CAUSING ENGINE SEIZE UP, TIMING BELT BREAKING, STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF MIDTOWN MANHATTAN. *TR

Apr 7, 2009 Seats 57,000 mi

1. WAITING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT TO CHANGE AT INTERSECTION OF LINCOLIN WAY AND SOUTH DAKOTA. 2. AS I ACCELERATED FROM THE STOP LIGHT TO TURN SOUTH ONTO SOUTH DAKOTA, MY CHAIR MADE A "POPPING" NOISE AND MY CHAIR SLAMMED BACKWARD INTO THE RECLINE POSITION AND I WAS STARRING AT THE TOP OF THE CAR. THE FA...

Apr 7, 2009 Seats 57,000 mi

1. WAITING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT TO CHANGE AT INTERSECTION OF LINCOLIN WAY AND SOUTH DAKOTA. 2. AS I ACCELERATED FROM THE STOP LIGHT TO TURN SOUTH ONTO SOUTH DAKOTA, MY CHAIR MADE A "POPPING" NOISE AND MY CHAIR SLAMMED BACKWARD INTO THE RECLINE POSITION AND I WAS STARRING AT THE TOP OF THE CAR. THE FA...

Jan 14, 2009 Air Bags Crash 64,402 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS SXT ALONG ON A GRAVEL ROAD ON OCT 12 2008 AND HAD A DEER RUN OUT IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I SWERVED TO AVOID THE DEER MY LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW AND CAUSED MY CAR TO END UP IN A DITCH. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX 35 TO 40 MPH, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END...

Jan 14, 2009 Equipment Crash 64,402 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS SXT ALONG ON A GRAVEL ROAD ON OCT 12 2008 AND HAD A DEER RUN OUT IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I SWERVED TO AVOID THE DEER MY LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW AND CAUSED MY CAR TO END UP IN A DITCH. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX 35 TO 40 MPH, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END...

Jan 14, 2009 Air Bags Crash 64,402 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS SXT ALONG ON A GRAVEL ROAD ON OCT 12 2008 AND HAD A DEER RUN OUT IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I SWERVED TO AVOID THE DEER MY LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW AND CAUSED MY CAR TO END UP IN A DITCH. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX 35 TO 40 MPH, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END...

Jan 14, 2009 Equipment Crash 64,402 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS SXT ALONG ON A GRAVEL ROAD ON OCT 12 2008 AND HAD A DEER RUN OUT IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I SWERVED TO AVOID THE DEER MY LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW AND CAUSED MY CAR TO END UP IN A DITCH. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX 35 TO 40 MPH, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END...

Dec 30, 2008 Structure 40,341 mi

ON MY 05 DODGE STRATUS R\T COUPE THE DASH BOARD BY THE DEFROSTER VENT AREA IS BENDING UP FROM THE FOAM INSULATION. *TR

Dec 30, 2008 Structure 40,341 mi

ON MY 05 DODGE STRATUS R\T COUPE THE DASH BOARD BY THE DEFROSTER VENT AREA IS BENDING UP FROM THE FOAM INSULATION. *TR

Oct 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,015 mi

I BELIEVE THAT THIS ISSUE HAS GREAT POTENTIAL FOR A FATALITY. THE PROBLEM THAT DODGE/CHRYSLER HAS IS IN THE 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM 2005 TO PRESENT. THE CRANKSHAFT MOVES INSIDE THE ENGINE (ENDPLAY) AND PUSHES THE FRONT MAIN SEAL TO COME OUT. THIS SPILLS THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF OIL ONTO THE ROA...

Oct 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,015 mi

I BELIEVE THAT THIS ISSUE HAS GREAT POTENTIAL FOR A FATALITY. THE PROBLEM THAT DODGE/CHRYSLER HAS IS IN THE 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM 2005 TO PRESENT. THE CRANKSHAFT MOVES INSIDE THE ENGINE (ENDPLAY) AND PUSHES THE FRONT MAIN SEAL TO COME OUT. THIS SPILLS THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF OIL ONTO THE ROA...

Sep 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE STILL HAD STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY SO THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF AND IT WAS ABLE TO RESTART IMMEDIATELY. A COUPLE OF MILES DOWN THE ROAD, T...

Sep 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE STILL HAD STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY SO THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF AND IT WAS ABLE TO RESTART IMMEDIATELY. A COUPLE OF MILES DOWN THE ROAD, T...

Aug 12, 2008 Air Bags Crash 39 mi

HELLO,MY NAME IS [XXX] . I WAS INVOLVED IN AN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 1 OF 2008. I WAS DRIVING A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. MY VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY CAR SUSTAINED MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE. THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY. MY SPEED LIMIT ON ...

Aug 12, 2008 Air Bags Crash 39 mi

HELLO,MY NAME IS [XXX] . I WAS INVOLVED IN AN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 1 OF 2008. I WAS DRIVING A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. MY VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. MY CAR SUSTAINED MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE. THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY. MY SPEED LIMIT ON ...

Jul 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A VEHICLE TWO VEHICLE LENGTHS BEFORE HIM, CAUSED HIM TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE FRONT OF HIS HOOD WAS JAMMED UNDER THE REAR OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. A PASSERBY INFORMED HIM T...

Jul 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A VEHICLE TWO VEHICLE LENGTHS BEFORE HIM, CAUSED HIM TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE FRONT OF HIS HOOD WAS JAMMED UNDER THE REAR OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. A PASSERBY INFORMED HIM T...

May 27, 2008 Air Bags Fire 52,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS AND NO HORN IN HER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND FUEL GAUGE WERE NOT WORKING. SHE ALSO NOTICED THE IGNITION (WHERE THE KEY IS INSERTED) WAS SMOKING. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND THE C...

May 27, 2008 Electrical System Fire 52,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS AND NO HORN IN HER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND FUEL GAUGE WERE NOT WORKING. SHE ALSO NOTICED THE IGNITION (WHERE THE KEY IS INSERTED) WAS SMOKING. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND THE C...

May 27, 2008 Electrical System Fire 52,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS AND NO HORN IN HER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND FUEL GAUGE WERE NOT WORKING. SHE ALSO NOTICED THE IGNITION (WHERE THE KEY IS INSERTED) WAS SMOKING. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND THE C...

May 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 52,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS AND NO HORN IN HER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND FUEL GAUGE WERE NOT WORKING. SHE ALSO NOTICED THE IGNITION (WHERE THE KEY IS INSERTED) WAS SMOKING. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND THE C...

May 27, 2008 Electrical System Fire 52,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS AND NO HORN IN HER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND FUEL GAUGE WERE NOT WORKING. SHE ALSO NOTICED THE IGNITION (WHERE THE KEY IS INSERTED) WAS SMOKING. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND THE C...

May 27, 2008 Air Bags Fire 52,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS AND NO HORN IN HER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND FUEL GAUGE WERE NOT WORKING. SHE ALSO NOTICED THE IGNITION (WHERE THE KEY IS INSERTED) WAS SMOKING. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND THE C...

May 27, 2008 Electrical System Fire 52,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS AND NO HORN IN HER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND FUEL GAUGE WERE NOT WORKING. SHE ALSO NOTICED THE IGNITION (WHERE THE KEY IS INSERTED) WAS SMOKING. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND THE C...

May 27, 2008 Electrical System Fire 52,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS AND NO HORN IN HER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND FUEL GAUGE WERE NOT WORKING. SHE ALSO NOTICED THE IGNITION (WHERE THE KEY IS INSERTED) WAS SMOKING. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND THE C...

May 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 52,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS AND NO HORN IN HER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND FUEL GAUGE WERE NOT WORKING. SHE ALSO NOTICED THE IGNITION (WHERE THE KEY IS INSERTED) WAS SMOKING. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND THE C...

May 27, 2008 Electrical System Fire 52,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO AIR BAGS AND NO HORN IN HER VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND FUEL GAUGE WERE NOT WORKING. SHE ALSO NOTICED THE IGNITION (WHERE THE KEY IS INSERTED) WAS SMOKING. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND THE C...

May 12, 2008 Power Train 22,000 mi

THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS 3 TIMES, ALREADY. I HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND APPROXIMATELY, EVERY 22,000 TO 24,000 MILES MY CLUTCH WEARS OUT. THE WARRANTY ON THE PART OF COURSE ONLY LASTS 12,000 MILES. THE FIRST TIME IT COST ME OVER $1,600 FOR PARTS AND LABOR JUST TO HAVE T...

May 12, 2008 Power Train 22,000 mi

THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS 3 TIMES, ALREADY. I HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND APPROXIMATELY, EVERY 22,000 TO 24,000 MILES MY CLUTCH WEARS OUT. THE WARRANTY ON THE PART OF COURSE ONLY LASTS 12,000 MILES. THE FIRST TIME IT COST ME OVER $1,600 FOR PARTS AND LABOR JUST TO HAVE T...

Apr 10, 2008 Air Bags Crash 40,720 mi

TOTALED CAR NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 10, 2008 Air Bags Crash 40,720 mi

TOTALED CAR NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 6, 2008 Power Train 33,350 mi

SOMETIME AROUND THE MIDDLE OF MARCH 2008, AFTER STARTING MY CAR I EXITED TO RETRIEVE SOMETHING FROM THE TRUNK WHEN I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER CLOSE INSPECTION I WAS UNABLE TO DETECT WHERE THE SOUND WAS COMING FROM. I EVENTUALLY TOOK IT TO PEP BOYS ...

Apr 6, 2008 Power Train 33,350 mi

SOMETIME AROUND THE MIDDLE OF MARCH 2008, AFTER STARTING MY CAR I EXITED TO RETRIEVE SOMETHING FROM THE TRUNK WHEN I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER CLOSE INSPECTION I WAS UNABLE TO DETECT WHERE THE SOUND WAS COMING FROM. I EVENTUALLY TOOK IT TO PEP BOYS ...

Feb 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,848 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SEAL ON THE FRONT CRANK SHAFT FAILED AND BEGAN LEAKING OIL. A REPLACEMENT SEAL WAS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS A 1...

Feb 28, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,848 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SEAL ON THE FRONT CRANK SHAFT FAILED AND BEGAN LEAKING OIL. A REPLACEMENT SEAL WAS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS A 1...

Feb 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 64,000.

Feb 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 64,000.

Jun 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,053 mi

I HAD MY DODGE STRATUS (WHICH HAS 37053 MILES) HAVE A RADIATOR FAN GO BAD FOR THE SECOND TIME IN APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MONTHS. I REPLACED THE RADIATOR FAN THE FIRST TIME DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT TOOK ME 5 MINUTES TO DO AND WAS AN EASY FIX (APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY/MARCH TIMEFRAME). ON MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007,...

Jun 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,053 mi

I HAD MY DODGE STRATUS (WHICH HAS 37053 MILES) HAVE A RADIATOR FAN GO BAD FOR THE SECOND TIME IN APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MONTHS. I REPLACED THE RADIATOR FAN THE FIRST TIME DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT TOOK ME 5 MINUTES TO DO AND WAS AN EASY FIX (APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY/MARCH TIMEFRAME). ON MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007,...

Jun 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,053 mi

I HAD MY DODGE STRATUS (WHICH HAS 37053 MILES) HAVE A RADIATOR FAN GO BAD FOR THE SECOND TIME IN APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MONTHS. I REPLACED THE RADIATOR FAN THE FIRST TIME DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT TOOK ME 5 MINUTES TO DO AND WAS AN EASY FIX (APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY/MARCH TIMEFRAME). ON MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007,...

Jun 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,053 mi

I HAD MY DODGE STRATUS (WHICH HAS 37053 MILES) HAVE A RADIATOR FAN GO BAD FOR THE SECOND TIME IN APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MONTHS. I REPLACED THE RADIATOR FAN THE FIRST TIME DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT TOOK ME 5 MINUTES TO DO AND WAS AN EASY FIX (APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY/MARCH TIMEFRAME). ON MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007,...

Jun 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,053 mi

I HAD MY DODGE STRATUS (WHICH HAS 37053 MILES) HAVE A RADIATOR FAN GO BAD FOR THE SECOND TIME IN APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MONTHS. I REPLACED THE RADIATOR FAN THE FIRST TIME DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT TOOK ME 5 MINUTES TO DO AND WAS AN EASY FIX (APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY/MARCH TIMEFRAME). ON MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007,...

Jun 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,053 mi

I HAD MY DODGE STRATUS (WHICH HAS 37053 MILES) HAVE A RADIATOR FAN GO BAD FOR THE SECOND TIME IN APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MONTHS. I REPLACED THE RADIATOR FAN THE FIRST TIME DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT TOOK ME 5 MINUTES TO DO AND WAS AN EASY FIX (APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY/MARCH TIMEFRAME). ON MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007,...

Nov 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 12/5/2006 - THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED. THE CO...

Nov 13, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 16,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 12/5/2006 - THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED. THE CO...

Nov 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 12/5/2006 - THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED. THE CO...

Nov 13, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 16,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 12/5/2006 - THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED. THE CO...

Aug 10, 2006 Electrical System 19,002 mi

IN LATE JULY, I WAS PARKED IN MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS RT 2 DOOR COUPE WITH THE CAR STILL RUNNING. I ADJUSTED MY STEERING WHEEL WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE CAR TO TURN OFF. EVERY TIME I RAISED MY STEERING WHEEL, MY CAR WOULD TURN OFF. IT DIDN'T MATTER IF THE CAR WAS MOVING OR NOT, THE CAR WOULD TURN OFF (...

Aug 10, 2006 Steering 19,002 mi

IN LATE JULY, I WAS PARKED IN MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS RT 2 DOOR COUPE WITH THE CAR STILL RUNNING. I ADJUSTED MY STEERING WHEEL WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE CAR TO TURN OFF. EVERY TIME I RAISED MY STEERING WHEEL, MY CAR WOULD TURN OFF. IT DIDN'T MATTER IF THE CAR WAS MOVING OR NOT, THE CAR WOULD TURN OFF (...

Aug 10, 2006 Electrical System 19,002 mi

IN LATE JULY, I WAS PARKED IN MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS RT 2 DOOR COUPE WITH THE CAR STILL RUNNING. I ADJUSTED MY STEERING WHEEL WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE CAR TO TURN OFF. EVERY TIME I RAISED MY STEERING WHEEL, MY CAR WOULD TURN OFF. IT DIDN'T MATTER IF THE CAR WAS MOVING OR NOT, THE CAR WOULD TURN OFF (...

Aug 10, 2006 Steering 19,002 mi

IN LATE JULY, I WAS PARKED IN MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS RT 2 DOOR COUPE WITH THE CAR STILL RUNNING. I ADJUSTED MY STEERING WHEEL WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE CAR TO TURN OFF. EVERY TIME I RAISED MY STEERING WHEEL, MY CAR WOULD TURN OFF. IT DIDN'T MATTER IF THE CAR WAS MOVING OR NOT, THE CAR WOULD TURN OFF (...

Apr 27, 2006 Air Bags Crash 50,300 mi

MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 4/14/06. THE CAR THAT HIT MY CAR WAS GOING 55 MPH HIT MY CAR FROM THE BACK. MY CAR WAS GOING 45 MPH AND FROM THAT HIT WAS PROPEL INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT. MY CAR WAS ASSESSMENT WAS DETERMINE TOTAL. ...

Apr 27, 2006 Air Bags Crash 50,300 mi

MY 2005 DODGE STRATUS WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 4/14/06. THE CAR THAT HIT MY CAR WAS GOING 55 MPH HIT MY CAR FROM THE BACK. MY CAR WAS GOING 45 MPH AND FROM THAT HIT WAS PROPEL INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT. MY CAR WAS ASSESSMENT WAS DETERMINE TOTAL. ...

May 12, 2005 Steering 4,092 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS WERE ORDERED FOR THE 2005 DODGE STRATUS RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE RECALL AND WOULD BE INFORMED WHEN THE PARTS CAME IN. THE CONSUMER MADE A FOLLOW UP AND FOUND OUT THAT THE PARTS WERE NEVER ORDERED. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN# 04V579000. *SC *JB

May 12, 2005 Steering 4,092 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS WERE ORDERED FOR THE 2005 DODGE STRATUS RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE RECALL AND WOULD BE INFORMED WHEN THE PARTS CAME IN. THE CONSUMER MADE A FOLLOW UP AND FOUND OUT THAT THE PARTS WERE NEVER ORDERED. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN# 04V579000. *SC *JB

Apr 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

DEFECTIVE ENGINE DESIGN. OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP IN 2001 DODGE INTREPID 2.7L ENGINE, LEADING TO DEALER DIAGNOSIS OF ENGINE REPLACEMENT NEEDED, WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEERVICED PER VEHICLE MANUAL. *AK

Apr 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

DEFECTIVE ENGINE DESIGN. OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP IN 2001 DODGE INTREPID 2.7L ENGINE, LEADING TO DEALER DIAGNOSIS OF ENGINE REPLACEMENT NEEDED, WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEERVICED PER VEHICLE MANUAL. *AK

Dec 13, 2004 Wheels 100 mi

WHEEL LUGS BREAKING OFF WHILE TIGHTING WITH A TORQUE WRENCH

Dec 13, 2004 Wheels 100 mi

WHEEL LUGS BREAKING OFF WHILE TIGHTING WITH A TORQUE WRENCH