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

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

Complaints

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Jul 10, 2023 Suspension 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact stated that she parked and inspected the vehicle and became aware of the control arm on the ground, t...

Jul 10, 2023 Suspension 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact stated that she parked and inspected the vehicle and became aware of the control arm on the ground, t...

Mar 30, 2023 Suspension

The entire front suspension feels as though it is going to fall outward at any moment. I have had this inspected by two separate dodge dealerships. I’ve also had this inspected by friends that are mechanics. I also have knowledge and I know something is not right with the control arms tire rods, b...

Mar 30, 2023 Suspension

The entire front suspension feels as though it is going to fall outward at any moment. I have had this inspected by two separate dodge dealerships. I’ve also had this inspected by friends that are mechanics. I also have knowledge and I know something is not right with the control arms tire rods, b...

Feb 19, 2021 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON STREET WAY WHEN LOWER CONTROL ARM ON DRIVER SIDE BROKE WHERE BALL JOINT IS..LUCKY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME OR AROUND ME WHILE DRIVING COULD OF CAUSED A SERIOUS WRECK..HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK TO TOW IT BACK TO MY HOUSE

Feb 19, 2021 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON STREET WAY WHEN LOWER CONTROL ARM ON DRIVER SIDE BROKE WHERE BALL JOINT IS..LUCKY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME OR AROUND ME WHILE DRIVING COULD OF CAUSED A SERIOUS WRECK..HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK TO TOW IT BACK TO MY HOUSE

Feb 13, 2020 Structure 101,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOING ABOUT 25 MPH. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING ANY FASTER WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I HAD LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING I RAN IN TO A GUARD RAIL MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO BECAUSE THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WAS TOTALLY TOUCHING THE GROUND I GOT OUT THE CAR SEEN MY EN...

Feb 13, 2020 Suspension 101,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOING ABOUT 25 MPH. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING ANY FASTER WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I HAD LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING I RAN IN TO A GUARD RAIL MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO BECAUSE THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WAS TOTALLY TOUCHING THE GROUND I GOT OUT THE CAR SEEN MY EN...

Feb 13, 2020 Wheels 101,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOING ABOUT 25 MPH. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING ANY FASTER WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I HAD LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING I RAN IN TO A GUARD RAIL MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO BECAUSE THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WAS TOTALLY TOUCHING THE GROUND I GOT OUT THE CAR SEEN MY EN...

Feb 13, 2020 Structure 101,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOING ABOUT 25 MPH. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING ANY FASTER WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I HAD LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING I RAN IN TO A GUARD RAIL MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO BECAUSE THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WAS TOTALLY TOUCHING THE GROUND I GOT OUT THE CAR SEEN MY EN...

Feb 13, 2020 Suspension 101,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOING ABOUT 25 MPH. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING ANY FASTER WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I HAD LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING I RAN IN TO A GUARD RAIL MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO BECAUSE THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WAS TOTALLY TOUCHING THE GROUND I GOT OUT THE CAR SEEN MY EN...

Feb 13, 2020 Wheels 101,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOING ABOUT 25 MPH. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING ANY FASTER WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I HAD LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING I RAN IN TO A GUARD RAIL MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO BECAUSE THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WAS TOTALLY TOUCHING THE GROUND I GOT OUT THE CAR SEEN MY EN...

Jan 12, 2020 Steering 135,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING LIKE NORMAL, THEN WHEN I WENT UP THE RAMP ONTO THE THE SHOPPING CENTER, THE RIGHT WHEEL ALL OF A SUDDEN HIT THE PASSENGER WHEEL WELL AND THE RIM WAS HITTING THE BRAKE CALIPER. IT WAS IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET.

Jan 12, 2020 Suspension 135,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING LIKE NORMAL, THEN WHEN I WENT UP THE RAMP ONTO THE THE SHOPPING CENTER, THE RIGHT WHEEL ALL OF A SUDDEN HIT THE PASSENGER WHEEL WELL AND THE RIM WAS HITTING THE BRAKE CALIPER. IT WAS IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET.

Jan 12, 2020 Wheels 135,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING LIKE NORMAL, THEN WHEN I WENT UP THE RAMP ONTO THE THE SHOPPING CENTER, THE RIGHT WHEEL ALL OF A SUDDEN HIT THE PASSENGER WHEEL WELL AND THE RIM WAS HITTING THE BRAKE CALIPER. IT WAS IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET.

Jan 12, 2020 Steering 135,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING LIKE NORMAL, THEN WHEN I WENT UP THE RAMP ONTO THE THE SHOPPING CENTER, THE RIGHT WHEEL ALL OF A SUDDEN HIT THE PASSENGER WHEEL WELL AND THE RIM WAS HITTING THE BRAKE CALIPER. IT WAS IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET.

Jan 12, 2020 Suspension 135,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING LIKE NORMAL, THEN WHEN I WENT UP THE RAMP ONTO THE THE SHOPPING CENTER, THE RIGHT WHEEL ALL OF A SUDDEN HIT THE PASSENGER WHEEL WELL AND THE RIM WAS HITTING THE BRAKE CALIPER. IT WAS IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET.

Jan 12, 2020 Wheels 135,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING LIKE NORMAL, THEN WHEN I WENT UP THE RAMP ONTO THE THE SHOPPING CENTER, THE RIGHT WHEEL ALL OF A SUDDEN HIT THE PASSENGER WHEEL WELL AND THE RIM WAS HITTING THE BRAKE CALIPER. IT WAS IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET.

Nov 4, 2019 Power Train Crash 41,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, WOULD NOT STOP, AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO CRASH THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE TO GET IT TO STOP. THE CONTACT THEN QUICK...

Nov 4, 2019 Steering Crash 41,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, WOULD NOT STOP, AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO CRASH THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE TO GET IT TO STOP. THE CONTACT THEN QUICK...

Nov 4, 2019 Power Train Crash 41,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, WOULD NOT STOP, AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO CRASH THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE TO GET IT TO STOP. THE CONTACT THEN QUICK...

Nov 4, 2019 Steering Crash 41,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, WOULD NOT STOP, AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO CRASH THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE TO GET IT TO STOP. THE CONTACT THEN QUICK...

Jul 1, 2019 Suspension 168,458 mi

WHEN DRIVING HOME THE 2006 DODGE STRATUS SXT SEDAN AS MENTIONED BROKE ON ME AND MY FAMILY INTO A STORE PARKING LOT WHERE THE ENTIRE WHEEL CAME OFF THE CAR LEAVING ME AND MY FAMILY STRANDED LUCKILY WE WEREN'T ON THE HWY DRIVING HWY SPEEDS OR IM SURE ME AND MY FAMILY WOULDN'T PROBABLY BE LIVING HERE T...

Jul 1, 2019 Wheels 168,458 mi

WHEN DRIVING HOME THE 2006 DODGE STRATUS SXT SEDAN AS MENTIONED BROKE ON ME AND MY FAMILY INTO A STORE PARKING LOT WHERE THE ENTIRE WHEEL CAME OFF THE CAR LEAVING ME AND MY FAMILY STRANDED LUCKILY WE WEREN'T ON THE HWY DRIVING HWY SPEEDS OR IM SURE ME AND MY FAMILY WOULDN'T PROBABLY BE LIVING HERE T...

Jul 1, 2019 Suspension 168,458 mi

WHEN DRIVING HOME THE 2006 DODGE STRATUS SXT SEDAN AS MENTIONED BROKE ON ME AND MY FAMILY INTO A STORE PARKING LOT WHERE THE ENTIRE WHEEL CAME OFF THE CAR LEAVING ME AND MY FAMILY STRANDED LUCKILY WE WEREN'T ON THE HWY DRIVING HWY SPEEDS OR IM SURE ME AND MY FAMILY WOULDN'T PROBABLY BE LIVING HERE T...

Jul 1, 2019 Wheels 168,458 mi

WHEN DRIVING HOME THE 2006 DODGE STRATUS SXT SEDAN AS MENTIONED BROKE ON ME AND MY FAMILY INTO A STORE PARKING LOT WHERE THE ENTIRE WHEEL CAME OFF THE CAR LEAVING ME AND MY FAMILY STRANDED LUCKILY WE WEREN'T ON THE HWY DRIVING HWY SPEEDS OR IM SURE ME AND MY FAMILY WOULDN'T PROBABLY BE LIVING HERE T...

May 15, 2019 Suspension 28,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME WENT TO GO TURN LEFT AND THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. I STOPPED THE CAR LOOK AT THE FRONT AND THE BALL JOINT ON MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SNAPPED, THIS EXACT PROBLEM IS ON THE RECALL LIST BUT MY CAR ISNT ON THEIR.

May 15, 2019 Wheels 28,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME WENT TO GO TURN LEFT AND THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. I STOPPED THE CAR LOOK AT THE FRONT AND THE BALL JOINT ON MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SNAPPED, THIS EXACT PROBLEM IS ON THE RECALL LIST BUT MY CAR ISNT ON THEIR.

May 15, 2019 Suspension 28,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME WENT TO GO TURN LEFT AND THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. I STOPPED THE CAR LOOK AT THE FRONT AND THE BALL JOINT ON MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SNAPPED, THIS EXACT PROBLEM IS ON THE RECALL LIST BUT MY CAR ISNT ON THEIR.

May 15, 2019 Wheels 28,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME WENT TO GO TURN LEFT AND THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. I STOPPED THE CAR LOOK AT THE FRONT AND THE BALL JOINT ON MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SNAPPED, THIS EXACT PROBLEM IS ON THE RECALL LIST BUT MY CAR ISNT ON THEIR.

Sep 12, 2018 Electrical System 82,988 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Sep 12, 2018 Engine 82,988 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Sep 12, 2018 Electrical System 82,988 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Sep 12, 2018 Engine 82,988 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Jul 4, 2018 Suspension 110,000 mi

RECALL BALL JOINTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS TIRED OF REPLACING TIRES AND I LOOKED IT UP THERE WAS 0 RECALLS ASSISTED ON MY CAR

Jul 4, 2018 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

RECALL BALL JOINTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS TIRED OF REPLACING TIRES AND I LOOKED IT UP THERE WAS 0 RECALLS ASSISTED ON MY CAR

Jul 4, 2018 Suspension 110,000 mi

RECALL BALL JOINTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS TIRED OF REPLACING TIRES AND I LOOKED IT UP THERE WAS 0 RECALLS ASSISTED ON MY CAR

Jul 4, 2018 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

RECALL BALL JOINTS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS TIRED OF REPLACING TIRES AND I LOOKED IT UP THERE WAS 0 RECALLS ASSISTED ON MY CAR

Apr 6, 2018 Electrical System

CAR WONT START

Apr 6, 2018 Electrical System

CAR WONT START

Aug 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

TAMARA RECALL MY FUEL TANK HAS A EVAPORATION LEAK AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT'S FROM THE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK ON HAS CAUSED MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON ALSO THE SUSPENSION IS VERY BAD AND I HAD THEM REPLACED WHEN I FIRST NAUGHT THE CAR IT SHOULD NOT BE AS BAD AS IT IS, MY STEERING IS VE...

Aug 19, 2017 Steering 90,000 mi

TAMARA RECALL MY FUEL TANK HAS A EVAPORATION LEAK AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT'S FROM THE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK ON HAS CAUSED MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON ALSO THE SUSPENSION IS VERY BAD AND I HAD THEM REPLACED WHEN I FIRST NAUGHT THE CAR IT SHOULD NOT BE AS BAD AS IT IS, MY STEERING IS VE...

Aug 19, 2017 Suspension 90,000 mi

TAMARA RECALL MY FUEL TANK HAS A EVAPORATION LEAK AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT'S FROM THE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK ON HAS CAUSED MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON ALSO THE SUSPENSION IS VERY BAD AND I HAD THEM REPLACED WHEN I FIRST NAUGHT THE CAR IT SHOULD NOT BE AS BAD AS IT IS, MY STEERING IS VE...

Aug 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

TAMARA RECALL MY FUEL TANK HAS A EVAPORATION LEAK AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT'S FROM THE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK ON HAS CAUSED MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON ALSO THE SUSPENSION IS VERY BAD AND I HAD THEM REPLACED WHEN I FIRST NAUGHT THE CAR IT SHOULD NOT BE AS BAD AS IT IS, MY STEERING IS VE...

Aug 19, 2017 Steering 90,000 mi

TAMARA RECALL MY FUEL TANK HAS A EVAPORATION LEAK AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT'S FROM THE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK ON HAS CAUSED MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON ALSO THE SUSPENSION IS VERY BAD AND I HAD THEM REPLACED WHEN I FIRST NAUGHT THE CAR IT SHOULD NOT BE AS BAD AS IT IS, MY STEERING IS VE...

Aug 19, 2017 Suspension 90,000 mi

TAMARA RECALL MY FUEL TANK HAS A EVAPORATION LEAK AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT'S FROM THE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK ON HAS CAUSED MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON ALSO THE SUSPENSION IS VERY BAD AND I HAD THEM REPLACED WHEN I FIRST NAUGHT THE CAR IT SHOULD NOT BE AS BAD AS IT IS, MY STEERING IS VE...

Jun 6, 2017 Steering Crash 138,000 mi

HI! MY SON WAS DRIVING MY 2006 DODGE STRATUS AND THE CONTROL ARM BROKE AND THE AXLE SEPARATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING IT TO HIT A PARKED CAR. WE HAVE A POLICE REPORT THAT DOCUMENTS THE AXLE SEPARATION AND PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE. I NOTICED ONLINE THAT THIS HAD BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 DO...

Jun 6, 2017 Suspension Crash 138,000 mi

HI! MY SON WAS DRIVING MY 2006 DODGE STRATUS AND THE CONTROL ARM BROKE AND THE AXLE SEPARATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING IT TO HIT A PARKED CAR. WE HAVE A POLICE REPORT THAT DOCUMENTS THE AXLE SEPARATION AND PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE. I NOTICED ONLINE THAT THIS HAD BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 DO...

Jun 6, 2017 Steering Crash 138,000 mi

HI! MY SON WAS DRIVING MY 2006 DODGE STRATUS AND THE CONTROL ARM BROKE AND THE AXLE SEPARATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING IT TO HIT A PARKED CAR. WE HAVE A POLICE REPORT THAT DOCUMENTS THE AXLE SEPARATION AND PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE. I NOTICED ONLINE THAT THIS HAD BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 DO...

Jun 6, 2017 Suspension Crash 138,000 mi

HI! MY SON WAS DRIVING MY 2006 DODGE STRATUS AND THE CONTROL ARM BROKE AND THE AXLE SEPARATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING IT TO HIT A PARKED CAR. WE HAVE A POLICE REPORT THAT DOCUMENTS THE AXLE SEPARATION AND PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE. I NOTICED ONLINE THAT THIS HAD BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 DO...

Mar 24, 2017 Traction Control System 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND A NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE...

Mar 24, 2017 Engine 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND A NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE...

Mar 24, 2017 Suspension 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND A NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE...

Mar 24, 2017 Traction Control System 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND A NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE...

Mar 24, 2017 Engine 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND A NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE...

Mar 24, 2017 Suspension 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND A NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE...

Jan 1, 2017 Air Bags 1 mi

MY BALL JOINT SNAPED AND MY RADIATOR WHAS HEATED UP BADLE I PUT A WHOLE IN MY RADATOR HOSE AS WELL.

Jan 1, 2017 Power Train 1 mi

MY BALL JOINT SNAPED AND MY RADIATOR WHAS HEATED UP BADLE I PUT A WHOLE IN MY RADATOR HOSE AS WELL.

Jan 1, 2017 Suspension 1 mi

MY BALL JOINT SNAPED AND MY RADIATOR WHAS HEATED UP BADLE I PUT A WHOLE IN MY RADATOR HOSE AS WELL.

Jan 1, 2017 Air Bags 1 mi

MY BALL JOINT SNAPED AND MY RADIATOR WHAS HEATED UP BADLE I PUT A WHOLE IN MY RADATOR HOSE AS WELL.

Jan 1, 2017 Power Train 1 mi

MY BALL JOINT SNAPED AND MY RADIATOR WHAS HEATED UP BADLE I PUT A WHOLE IN MY RADATOR HOSE AS WELL.

Jan 1, 2017 Suspension 1 mi

MY BALL JOINT SNAPED AND MY RADIATOR WHAS HEATED UP BADLE I PUT A WHOLE IN MY RADATOR HOSE AS WELL.

Jul 18, 2016 Air Bags Crash

2006 DODGE STRATUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HER SON HIT A UTILITY POLE HEAD-ON AT 85 MPH. *JB

Jul 18, 2016 Air Bags Crash

2006 DODGE STRATUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HER SON HIT A UTILITY POLE HEAD-ON AT 85 MPH. *JB

Jun 17, 2016 Engine Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN TRAFFIC, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. THE CONTACT LATER OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ...

Jun 17, 2016 Engine Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN TRAFFIC, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. THE CONTACT LATER OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ...

May 4, 2016 Suspension

I WAS HEARING A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM BOTH SIDES OF MY CAR IN THE FRONT. I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMER THAT MY LOWER AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS WERE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE BALL JOINTS AND LIFTED THEM UP WITH A HUGE SCREWDRIVER. I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC ...

May 4, 2016 Air Bags

MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS LIFTING FROM ITS PLACE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE COVER. THIS IS A CONCERN FOR ME BECAUSE I FEAR THAT IT WILL RELEASE AT SOME POINT DUE TO THE HEAT OR MOTION. I NOTICE THE PROTRUSION WHEN I AM CLEANING UP MY CAR AND I DO NOT TOUCH IT NOR DO I PREFER FOR ANYONE TO SIT IN THE ...

May 4, 2016 Suspension

MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS LIFTING FROM ITS PLACE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE COVER. THIS IS A CONCERN FOR ME BECAUSE I FEAR THAT IT WILL RELEASE AT SOME POINT DUE TO THE HEAT OR MOTION. I NOTICE THE PROTRUSION WHEN I AM CLEANING UP MY CAR AND I DO NOT TOUCH IT NOR DO I PREFER FOR ANYONE TO SIT IN THE ...

May 4, 2016 Suspension

I WAS HEARING A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM BOTH SIDES OF MY CAR IN THE FRONT. I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMER THAT MY LOWER AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS WERE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THE BALL JOINTS AND LIFTED THEM UP WITH A HUGE SCREWDRIVER. I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC ...

May 4, 2016 Air Bags

MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS LIFTING FROM ITS PLACE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE COVER. THIS IS A CONCERN FOR ME BECAUSE I FEAR THAT IT WILL RELEASE AT SOME POINT DUE TO THE HEAT OR MOTION. I NOTICE THE PROTRUSION WHEN I AM CLEANING UP MY CAR AND I DO NOT TOUCH IT NOR DO I PREFER FOR ANYONE TO SIT IN THE ...

May 4, 2016 Suspension

MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS LIFTING FROM ITS PLACE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE COVER. THIS IS A CONCERN FOR ME BECAUSE I FEAR THAT IT WILL RELEASE AT SOME POINT DUE TO THE HEAT OR MOTION. I NOTICE THE PROTRUSION WHEN I AM CLEANING UP MY CAR AND I DO NOT TOUCH IT NOR DO I PREFER FOR ANYONE TO SIT IN THE ...

Apr 10, 2016 Suspension 189,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION FRONT DRIVER SIDE FELL APART MY WHEEL BROKE OFF,WHILE GOING THROUGH THE PARKING LOT OF A GROCERY STORE

Apr 10, 2016 Wheels 189,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION FRONT DRIVER SIDE FELL APART MY WHEEL BROKE OFF,WHILE GOING THROUGH THE PARKING LOT OF A GROCERY STORE

Apr 10, 2016 Suspension 189,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION FRONT DRIVER SIDE FELL APART MY WHEEL BROKE OFF,WHILE GOING THROUGH THE PARKING LOT OF A GROCERY STORE

Apr 10, 2016 Wheels 189,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION FRONT DRIVER SIDE FELL APART MY WHEEL BROKE OFF,WHILE GOING THROUGH THE PARKING LOT OF A GROCERY STORE

Nov 10, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL RATTLED. WHILE BRAKING, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

Nov 10, 2015 Wheels Crash 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL RATTLED. WHILE BRAKING, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

Nov 10, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL RATTLED. WHILE BRAKING, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

Nov 10, 2015 Wheels Crash 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL RATTLED. WHILE BRAKING, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

Oct 27, 2015 Suspension 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE AT 5 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COLLAPSED ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT GREASE WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM AND UNIVERSAL AX...

Oct 27, 2015 Suspension 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE AT 5 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COLLAPSED ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT GREASE WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM AND UNIVERSAL AX...

Sep 23, 2015 Suspension

CAME IN TO KNOWLEDGE THAT MY VEHICLE HAS RECALL NOTICES IN REFERENCE TO BALL JOINT ISSUES. MY DRIVER SIDE IS STARTING TO MAKE NOISE, BUT I OWN MY CAR AND DO NOT HAVE A DEALERSHIP TO GO TO. CAN I BE DIRECTED TO A DEALERSHIP THAT CAN DO THE NEEDED REPLACEMENT?

Sep 23, 2015 Suspension

CAME IN TO KNOWLEDGE THAT MY VEHICLE HAS RECALL NOTICES IN REFERENCE TO BALL JOINT ISSUES. MY DRIVER SIDE IS STARTING TO MAKE NOISE, BUT I OWN MY CAR AND DO NOT HAVE A DEALERSHIP TO GO TO. CAN I BE DIRECTED TO A DEALERSHIP THAT CAN DO THE NEEDED REPLACEMENT?

May 18, 2015 Air Bags Crash

WHILE INVESTIGATING A MINOR TWO VEHICLE TRAFFIC CRASH INVOLVING THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS HAD DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER HAD SUSTAINED SWELLING AND ABRASIONS TO HIS HANDS AND FOREARMS FROM THE AIRBAGS, AND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COMPLAINED OF SORENESS IN THE SHOULD...

May 18, 2015 Structure Crash

WHILE INVESTIGATING A MINOR TWO VEHICLE TRAFFIC CRASH INVOLVING THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS HAD DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER HAD SUSTAINED SWELLING AND ABRASIONS TO HIS HANDS AND FOREARMS FROM THE AIRBAGS, AND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COMPLAINED OF SORENESS IN THE SHOULD...

May 18, 2015 Air Bags Crash

WHILE INVESTIGATING A MINOR TWO VEHICLE TRAFFIC CRASH INVOLVING THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS HAD DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER HAD SUSTAINED SWELLING AND ABRASIONS TO HIS HANDS AND FOREARMS FROM THE AIRBAGS, AND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COMPLAINED OF SORENESS IN THE SHOULD...

May 18, 2015 Structure Crash

WHILE INVESTIGATING A MINOR TWO VEHICLE TRAFFIC CRASH INVOLVING THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS HAD DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER HAD SUSTAINED SWELLING AND ABRASIONS TO HIS HANDS AND FOREARMS FROM THE AIRBAGS, AND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COMPLAINED OF SORENESS IN THE SHOULD...

Apr 17, 2015 Air Bags Crash 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED....

Apr 17, 2015 Air Bags Crash 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED....

Dec 17, 2014 Suspension 140,000 mi

RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE CONTROL ARM. *TR

Dec 17, 2014 Suspension 140,000 mi

RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE CONTROL ARM. *TR

Nov 25, 2014 Unknown Or Other

2006 DODGE STRATUS. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING ANY INFORMATION ON VEHICLE SHE PURCHASED FROM NJ TREASURY DEPARTMENT. STATES IT WAS TAKEN FROM HER DRIVEWAY *CN

Nov 25, 2014 Unknown Or Other

2006 DODGE STRATUS. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING ANY INFORMATION ON VEHICLE SHE PURCHASED FROM NJ TREASURY DEPARTMENT. STATES IT WAS TAKEN FROM HER DRIVEWAY *CN

Mar 17, 2014 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

AT THE IMPACT OF ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Mar 17, 2014 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

AT THE IMPACT OF ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Feb 13, 2014 Engine 107,000 mi

THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. SLUDGE ON THE PICK UP TUBE CLOCKED THE SCREEN AND THE ENGINE SEIZED. ALWAYS HAD THE OIL AND FILTER CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES. NEVER HERD OF HAVING TO DROP THE PAN AND CLEAN A PICK UP TUBE WHEN DOING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. OWNED LOTS OF CARS IN...

Feb 13, 2014 Engine 107,000 mi

THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. SLUDGE ON THE PICK UP TUBE CLOCKED THE SCREEN AND THE ENGINE SEIZED. ALWAYS HAD THE OIL AND FILTER CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES. NEVER HERD OF HAVING TO DROP THE PAN AND CLEAN A PICK UP TUBE WHEN DOING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. OWNED LOTS OF CARS IN...

Feb 1, 2014 Tires 120,000 mi

1. DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH ON STRAIGHT HIGHWAY 2. CATASTROPHIC TIRE FAILURE ON RIGHT REAR. INSIDE OF SIDE WALL OF TIRE BLEW OUT. ENTIRE TREAD UNZIPPED AND SEPARATED FROM BOTH SIDE WALLS. 3. REPLACED WITH SPARE TIRE. *TR

Feb 1, 2014 Tires 120,000 mi

1. DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH ON STRAIGHT HIGHWAY 2. CATASTROPHIC TIRE FAILURE ON RIGHT REAR. INSIDE OF SIDE WALL OF TIRE BLEW OUT. ENTIRE TREAD UNZIPPED AND SEPARATED FROM BOTH SIDE WALLS. 3. REPLACED WITH SPARE TIRE. *TR

Nov 26, 2013 Engine Fire 76,636 mi

VALVE GASKET COVER ON ENGINE LEAKS OIL. THIS IS NOW THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN LESS THAN A YEAR. IT HAPPENED IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND NOW IN NOVEMBER 2013. THE 3RD TIME THE OIL LEAK CAUSED A FIRE ON THE ENGINE. THE AUTO PLACE TOLD ME EVERY TIME THEY FIX THIS, THE ENGINE SOMEHOW EVENTUALLY WAR...

Nov 26, 2013 Engine Fire 76,636 mi

VALVE GASKET COVER ON ENGINE LEAKS OIL. THIS IS NOW THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN LESS THAN A YEAR. IT HAPPENED IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND NOW IN NOVEMBER 2013. THE 3RD TIME THE OIL LEAK CAUSED A FIRE ON THE ENGINE. THE AUTO PLACE TOLD ME EVERY TIME THEY FIX THIS, THE ENGINE SOMEHOW EVENTUALLY WAR...

Apr 4, 2013 Engine 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED HER THAT OIL WAS LEAKING DUE TO THE SEALS AND THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. TH...

Apr 4, 2013 Engine 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED HER THAT OIL WAS LEAKING DUE TO THE SEALS AND THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. TH...

Jul 25, 2012 Suspension Crash 156,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH WAY WHEN I HEARD A BANG AND THE CAR PULLED ME HARD INTO THE MEDIUM AT 75 MILES AN HOUR. I TOTALED MY CAR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BALL JOINT HAS SHEARED OFF CAUSING THE TIRE TO JAM IN TO THE FENDER. FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET OF THE ROAD AND IT WAS ON THE DRIVER SID...

Jul 25, 2012 Suspension Crash 156,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH WAY WHEN I HEARD A BANG AND THE CAR PULLED ME HARD INTO THE MEDIUM AT 75 MILES AN HOUR. I TOTALED MY CAR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE BALL JOINT HAS SHEARED OFF CAUSING THE TIRE TO JAM IN TO THE FENDER. FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET OF THE ROAD AND IT WAS ON THE DRIVER SID...

Apr 29, 2012 Suspension

MY 2006 DODGE STRATUS REAR STRUT MOUNT PLATES ARE DISINTEGRATED. HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR A YEAR AND I TOOK IT IN FOR INSPECTION AND THE GARAGE SAID I WAS VERY LUCKY I HADN'T BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE TIE ROD WAS FALLING APART. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 2 CHILDREN AND I AM VERY FORTUNATE THAT NOTHI...

Apr 29, 2012 Steering

MY 2006 DODGE STRATUS REAR STRUT MOUNT PLATES ARE DISINTEGRATED. HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR A YEAR AND I TOOK IT IN FOR INSPECTION AND THE GARAGE SAID I WAS VERY LUCKY I HADN'T BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE TIE ROD WAS FALLING APART. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 2 CHILDREN AND I AM VERY FORTUNATE THAT NOTHI...

Apr 29, 2012 Suspension

MY 2006 DODGE STRATUS REAR STRUT MOUNT PLATES ARE DISINTEGRATED. HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR A YEAR AND I TOOK IT IN FOR INSPECTION AND THE GARAGE SAID I WAS VERY LUCKY I HADN'T BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE TIE ROD WAS FALLING APART. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 2 CHILDREN AND I AM VERY FORTUNATE THAT NOTHI...

Apr 29, 2012 Steering

MY 2006 DODGE STRATUS REAR STRUT MOUNT PLATES ARE DISINTEGRATED. HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR A YEAR AND I TOOK IT IN FOR INSPECTION AND THE GARAGE SAID I WAS VERY LUCKY I HADN'T BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE TIE ROD WAS FALLING APART. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 2 CHILDREN AND I AM VERY FORTUNATE THAT NOTHI...

Feb 20, 2012 Suspension 30,000 mi

UPPER CONTROL ARM PULLING AWAY AT BALL JOINT BOTH SIDES OF CAR COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL IF COMPLETLY BREAKS. *TR

Feb 20, 2012 Suspension 30,000 mi

UPPER CONTROL ARM PULLING AWAY AT BALL JOINT BOTH SIDES OF CAR COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL IF COMPLETLY BREAKS. *TR

Dec 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

THE FRONT OIL SEAL CAME OUT OF ITS SEAT CAUSING MASSIVE OIL LEAK. AFTER ENGINE REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY I FOUND THE WRONG LOWER MAIN THRUST BEARING WAS INSTALLED. THIS CAUSED EXCESSIVE STRESS ON THE TOP THRUST BEARING CAUSING BEARING FAILURE CAUSING END PLAY IN CRANKSHAFT RESULTING IN OIL SEAL FAILU...

Dec 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

THE FRONT OIL SEAL CAME OUT OF ITS SEAT CAUSING MASSIVE OIL LEAK. AFTER ENGINE REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY I FOUND THE WRONG LOWER MAIN THRUST BEARING WAS INSTALLED. THIS CAUSED EXCESSIVE STRESS ON THE TOP THRUST BEARING CAUSING BEARING FAILURE CAUSING END PLAY IN CRANKSHAFT RESULTING IN OIL SEAL FAILU...

Sep 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR LEAKS WATER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN I RUN DEFROSTERS/AIR CONDITIONING. I LOOKED THIS UP ON LINE AND IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAIN TUBE ON DODGE/ CHRYLSER CAR. THIS IS NOT A RECALL ON MY CAR BUT A COMPLAINT ON THE CAR. THERE IS A RECALL ON 2008 DODGE CARAVANS/CHRYSLER TOWN/COUN...

Sep 8, 2011 Structure

MY CAR LEAKS WATER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN I RUN DEFROSTERS/AIR CONDITIONING. I LOOKED THIS UP ON LINE AND IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAIN TUBE ON DODGE/ CHRYLSER CAR. THIS IS NOT A RECALL ON MY CAR BUT A COMPLAINT ON THE CAR. THERE IS A RECALL ON 2008 DODGE CARAVANS/CHRYSLER TOWN/COUN...

Sep 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR LEAKS WATER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN I RUN DEFROSTERS/AIR CONDITIONING. I LOOKED THIS UP ON LINE AND IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAIN TUBE ON DODGE/ CHRYLSER CAR. THIS IS NOT A RECALL ON MY CAR BUT A COMPLAINT ON THE CAR. THERE IS A RECALL ON 2008 DODGE CARAVANS/CHRYSLER TOWN/COUN...

Sep 8, 2011 Structure

MY CAR LEAKS WATER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN I RUN DEFROSTERS/AIR CONDITIONING. I LOOKED THIS UP ON LINE AND IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRAIN TUBE ON DODGE/ CHRYLSER CAR. THIS IS NOT A RECALL ON MY CAR BUT A COMPLAINT ON THE CAR. THERE IS A RECALL ON 2008 DODGE CARAVANS/CHRYSLER TOWN/COUN...

May 2, 2011 Power Train 47,900 mi

OIL LEAKED FROM UNDER MY CAR AND I THOUGHT IT WAS A FAULTY OIL FILTER. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULT THRUST BEARING BEING WORN AFTER ONLY 47,900 MILES ON MY DODGE STRATUS 2006 WITH A 2.4L ENGINE. I HAD IT REPAIRED COSTING JUST UNDER $1,300 AND THE OIL SEAL WENT AGAIN IN ONLY ONE WEEK. *TR

May 2, 2011 Power Train 47,900 mi

OIL LEAKED FROM UNDER MY CAR AND I THOUGHT IT WAS A FAULTY OIL FILTER. IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULT THRUST BEARING BEING WORN AFTER ONLY 47,900 MILES ON MY DODGE STRATUS 2006 WITH A 2.4L ENGINE. I HAD IT REPAIRED COSTING JUST UNDER $1,300 AND THE OIL SEAL WENT AGAIN IN ONLY ONE WEEK. *TR

Dec 26, 2010 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

DRIVING A 2006 DODGE STRATUS WHEN ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED ME GOING ABOUT 60MPH. THIS PUSHED MY VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO SMASH BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR OF MY VEHICLE. NO AIR BAG EVER DEPLOYED. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Dec 26, 2010 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

DRIVING A 2006 DODGE STRATUS WHEN ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED ME GOING ABOUT 60MPH. THIS PUSHED MY VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO SMASH BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR OF MY VEHICLE. NO AIR BAG EVER DEPLOYED. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Dec 26, 2010 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

DRIVING A 2006 DODGE STRATUS WHEN ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED ME GOING ABOUT 60MPH. THIS PUSHED MY VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO SMASH BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR OF MY VEHICLE. NO AIR BAG EVER DEPLOYED. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Dec 26, 2010 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

DRIVING A 2006 DODGE STRATUS WHEN ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED ME GOING ABOUT 60MPH. THIS PUSHED MY VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO SMASH BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR OF MY VEHICLE. NO AIR BAG EVER DEPLOYED. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Dec 26, 2010 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

DRIVING A 2006 DODGE STRATUS WHEN ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED ME GOING ABOUT 60MPH. THIS PUSHED MY VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO SMASH BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR OF MY VEHICLE. NO AIR BAG EVER DEPLOYED. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Dec 26, 2010 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

DRIVING A 2006 DODGE STRATUS WHEN ANOTHER CAR REAR ENDED ME GOING ABOUT 60MPH. THIS PUSHED MY VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO SMASH BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR OF MY VEHICLE. NO AIR BAG EVER DEPLOYED. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Sep 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 22,000 mi

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY 09/27/2010 - GILBERT, AZ THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN HER VEHICLE AFTER FILLING UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN ORDERED THE GAS TANK BUT IT WILL COST HER $900. T...

Sep 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 22,000 mi

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY 09/27/2010 - GILBERT, AZ THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN HER VEHICLE AFTER FILLING UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN ORDERED THE GAS TANK BUT IT WILL COST HER $900. T...

Sep 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 DODGE STRATUS SXT AT 35 MPH THE BOLTS ON THE CALIPER BRACKET BROKE. I HAD NO BRAKES AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. ONE OF THE BOLTS CRUMBLED IN THE MECHANICS HANDS WHEN HE REMOVED IT AND THE CALIPER BRACKET WAS BENT. THE BOLTS BROKE AND BRACKET BENT ON THE FRONT DR...

Sep 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 DODGE STRATUS SXT AT 35 MPH THE BOLTS ON THE CALIPER BRACKET BROKE. I HAD NO BRAKES AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. ONE OF THE BOLTS CRUMBLED IN THE MECHANICS HANDS WHEN HE REMOVED IT AND THE CALIPER BRACKET WAS BENT. THE BOLTS BROKE AND BRACKET BENT ON THE FRONT DR...

Aug 28, 2010 Electrical System 37,000 mi

BOUGHT 2006 DODGE STRATUS IN 2007, IT HAD VERY LOW MILES. NOT EVEN A YEAR LATER ITS BEGAN TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND REPEATEDLY HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON. ALSO WE HAD THE FUSE REPLACED, HAD WINDOWS CHECKED BECAUSE THEY WEREN'T WORKING PROPERLY BUT IT WAS TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX SO WE LEFT THEM BR...

Aug 28, 2010 Electrical System 37,000 mi

BOUGHT 2006 DODGE STRATUS IN 2007, IT HAD VERY LOW MILES. NOT EVEN A YEAR LATER ITS BEGAN TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND REPEATEDLY HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON. ALSO WE HAD THE FUSE REPLACED, HAD WINDOWS CHECKED BECAUSE THEY WEREN'T WORKING PROPERLY BUT IT WAS TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX SO WE LEFT THEM BR...

Aug 27, 2010 Steering Fire 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRAUSS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AS HE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE HEADLIGHTS AND BLINKERS FAILED YET THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND THE SMOKE VANISHED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE MULTI-FUNCTI...

Aug 27, 2010 Steering Fire 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRAUSS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AS HE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE HEADLIGHTS AND BLINKERS FAILED YET THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND THE SMOKE VANISHED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE MULTI-FUNCTI...

Aug 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

SINCE 2006 MY '06 DODGE STRATUS HAS SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED APPROXIMATELY SEVEN TIMES, MOST RECENTLY IN FEBRUARY 2010. IDLING IN A DRIVEWAY OR AT AN INTERSECTION, THE ENGINE WILL BEGIN TO RACE AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL. ONLY BY SHIFTING INTO PARK AND/OR TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AM I ABLE T...

Aug 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

SINCE 2006 MY '06 DODGE STRATUS HAS SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED APPROXIMATELY SEVEN TIMES, MOST RECENTLY IN FEBRUARY 2010. IDLING IN A DRIVEWAY OR AT AN INTERSECTION, THE ENGINE WILL BEGIN TO RACE AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL. ONLY BY SHIFTING INTO PARK AND/OR TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AM I ABLE T...

Jun 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR D...

Jun 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR D...

Jun 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. SECONDS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED IN OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE FRONT SEAL AND TIMING BELT WER...

Jun 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. SECONDS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED IN OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE FRONT SEAL AND TIMING BELT WER...

Mar 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MY NAME IS [XXX] I HAVE A 06 DODGE STRATUS IN 07 I HAD A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT DUE TO MY BREAKS MY CAR HIT ANOTHER CAR AND ENDED UP IN THE NEIGHBOR HOUSE I WAS TRYING TO STOP BUT MY BREAKS WENT OUT ON ME THE CAR WAS ABLE TO BE FIX BUT SINCE THEN MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE FOR OIL LEAKE I'M STILL...

Mar 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

MY NAME IS [XXX] I HAVE A 06 DODGE STRATUS IN 07 I HAD A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT DUE TO MY BREAKS MY CAR HIT ANOTHER CAR AND ENDED UP IN THE NEIGHBOR HOUSE I WAS TRYING TO STOP BUT MY BREAKS WENT OUT ON ME THE CAR WAS ABLE TO BE FIX BUT SINCE THEN MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE FOR OIL LEAKE I'M STILL...

Dec 24, 2009 Electrical System 48,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER HEAD LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLOW OUT FROM SOME KIND OF SHORT IN THE WIRING. I NOTICE ALOT OF DODGE STATUS ON THE ROAD WITH A HEADLIGHT OUT. THERE IS ALSO A WATER SPOT ALWAYS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR WITH NO ANTIFREEZE SMELL JUST A WATER SMELL. I HAVE REPLACE 3 HEADLIGHTS IN 3...

Dec 24, 2009 Electrical System 48,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER HEAD LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLOW OUT FROM SOME KIND OF SHORT IN THE WIRING. I NOTICE ALOT OF DODGE STATUS ON THE ROAD WITH A HEADLIGHT OUT. THERE IS ALSO A WATER SPOT ALWAYS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR WITH NO ANTIFREEZE SMELL JUST A WATER SMELL. I HAVE REPLACE 3 HEADLIGHTS IN 3...

Oct 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN HER VEHICLE AFTER FILLING UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN ORDERED THE GAS TANK BUT IT WILL COST HER $1000.00 TO REPLACE THE COMPONENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND SHE W...

Oct 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN HER VEHICLE AFTER FILLING UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN ORDERED THE GAS TANK BUT IT WILL COST HER $1000.00 TO REPLACE THE COMPONENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND SHE W...

Oct 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN HER VEHICLE AFTER FILLING UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN ORDERED THE GAS TANK BUT IT WILL COST HER $1000.00 TO REPLACE THE COMPONENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND SHE W...

Oct 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN HER VEHICLE AFTER FILLING UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN ORDERED THE GAS TANK BUT IT WILL COST HER $1000.00 TO REPLACE THE COMPONENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND SHE W...

Aug 25, 2009 Air Bags Crash 56,000 mi

TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MILES WHEN VEHICLE INFRONT OF ME MADE A SUDDEN STOP WITHOUT WARNING CLAIMING THAT THE SUDDEN STOP WAS DUE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED AT THE CURB OF ALL A SUDDEN OPEN THE DOOR AND I REAR-ENDED THEM. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Air Bags Crash 56,000 mi

TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MILES WHEN VEHICLE INFRONT OF ME MADE A SUDDEN STOP WITHOUT WARNING CLAIMING THAT THE SUDDEN STOP WAS DUE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED AT THE CURB OF ALL A SUDDEN OPEN THE DOOR AND I REAR-ENDED THEM. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Air Bags Crash 56,000 mi

TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MILES WHEN VEHICLE INFRONT OF ME MADE A SUDDEN STOP WITHOUT WARNING CLAIMING THAT THE SUDDEN STOP WAS DUE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED AT THE CURB OF ALL A SUDDEN OPEN THE DOOR AND I REAR-ENDED THEM. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Air Bags Crash 56,000 mi

TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MILES WHEN VEHICLE INFRONT OF ME MADE A SUDDEN STOP WITHOUT WARNING CLAIMING THAT THE SUDDEN STOP WAS DUE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED AT THE CURB OF ALL A SUDDEN OPEN THE DOOR AND I REAR-ENDED THEM. *TR

Jul 28, 2009 Suspension 73,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOWERED ITSELF AND A SCREECHING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DIVERTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND T...

Jul 28, 2009 Steering 73,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOWERED ITSELF AND A SCREECHING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DIVERTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND T...

Jul 28, 2009 Suspension 73,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOWERED ITSELF AND A SCREECHING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DIVERTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND T...

Jul 28, 2009 Steering 73,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOWERED ITSELF AND A SCREECHING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END. THE CONTACT PULLED INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY DIVERTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND T...

Jun 5, 2009 Air Bags Crash 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE ENTIRE FRONT FENDER OF HIS VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE BOTH WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME, BUT THEY STI...

Jun 5, 2009 Air Bags Crash 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE ENTIRE FRONT FENDER OF HIS VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE BOTH WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME, BUT THEY STI...

Apr 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

MY 2006 STRATUS HAS JUST 44,000 MILES. I NOTICED A PUDDLE OF OIL UNDER MY CAR AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. AFTER HAVING MY CAR FOR A MONTH, THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE CRANKSHAFT HAD PUSHED INTO THE ENGINE AND THE ENTIRE ENGINE NOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER LOOKING ON THE INTERNET, I HAV...

Apr 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

MY 2006 STRATUS HAS JUST 44,000 MILES. I NOTICED A PUDDLE OF OIL UNDER MY CAR AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. AFTER HAVING MY CAR FOR A MONTH, THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE CRANKSHAFT HAD PUSHED INTO THE ENGINE AND THE ENTIRE ENGINE NOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER LOOKING ON THE INTERNET, I HAV...

Mar 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF OIL IN HER DRIVEWAY AND OBSERVED THE OIL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE MAIN FRONT SEAL OF THE CRANKSHAFT WAS BLOWN OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED,...

Mar 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF OIL IN HER DRIVEWAY AND OBSERVED THE OIL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE MAIN FRONT SEAL OF THE CRANKSHAFT WAS BLOWN OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED,...

Feb 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE ENTIRE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES BECAME INOPERABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. TH...

Feb 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE ENTIRE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES BECAME INOPERABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. TH...

Jan 14, 2009 Electrical System 51,243 mi

I WENT TO GO START MY CAR AND IT WOULDN'T START. I WENT TO GET SOMEONE TO GIVE ME A JUMP AND IT STARTED. I LEFT THE CAR RUN FOR 10 MIN BEFORE SHUTTING IT OFF. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER I WENT BACK OUT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULDN'T START AGAIN ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT I NEEDED A WHOLE NEW STARTER! OF COU...

Jan 14, 2009 Electrical System 51,243 mi

I WENT TO GO START MY CAR AND IT WOULDN'T START. I WENT TO GET SOMEONE TO GIVE ME A JUMP AND IT STARTED. I LEFT THE CAR RUN FOR 10 MIN BEFORE SHUTTING IT OFF. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER I WENT BACK OUT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULDN'T START AGAIN ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT I NEEDED A WHOLE NEW STARTER! OF COU...

Dec 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,575 mi

VEHICLE IS 2006 DODGE STRATUS 2.7L V6. NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO ENGINE FAILURE. WAS WARMING UP VEHICLE ON COLD WINTER DAY. MADE IT BACK TO FRONT DOOR, CAR HAD SHUTOFF, WENT TO RESTART CAR, CAR WOULD NOT START. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THAT SAID ENGINE WAS LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY STAT...

Dec 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,575 mi

VEHICLE IS 2006 DODGE STRATUS 2.7L V6. NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO ENGINE FAILURE. WAS WARMING UP VEHICLE ON COLD WINTER DAY. MADE IT BACK TO FRONT DOOR, CAR HAD SHUTOFF, WENT TO RESTART CAR, CAR WOULD NOT START. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THAT SAID ENGINE WAS LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY STAT...

Oct 22, 2008 Air Bags Crash 63,000 mi

II WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK NOR DID THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY. I REARENDED SOMEONE AT 25MPH. THEY WERE STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY. SO IT WAS A FAIRLY HARD HIT. I FRACTURED MY STERNUM,AND BRUISED CHEST,THERE WAS A BIG LUMP IN MIDDLE OF BREASTBONE. CURRENTLY UNDER A CARDIOLOGIST FOR SEVERAL...

Oct 22, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 63,000 mi

II WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK NOR DID THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY. I REARENDED SOMEONE AT 25MPH. THEY WERE STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY. SO IT WAS A FAIRLY HARD HIT. I FRACTURED MY STERNUM,AND BRUISED CHEST,THERE WAS A BIG LUMP IN MIDDLE OF BREASTBONE. CURRENTLY UNDER A CARDIOLOGIST FOR SEVERAL...

Oct 22, 2008 Air Bags Crash 63,000 mi

II WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK NOR DID THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY. I REARENDED SOMEONE AT 25MPH. THEY WERE STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY. SO IT WAS A FAIRLY HARD HIT. I FRACTURED MY STERNUM,AND BRUISED CHEST,THERE WAS A BIG LUMP IN MIDDLE OF BREASTBONE. CURRENTLY UNDER A CARDIOLOGIST FOR SEVERAL...

Oct 22, 2008 Seat Belts Crash 63,000 mi

II WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK NOR DID THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY. I REARENDED SOMEONE AT 25MPH. THEY WERE STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY. SO IT WAS A FAIRLY HARD HIT. I FRACTURED MY STERNUM,AND BRUISED CHEST,THERE WAS A BIG LUMP IN MIDDLE OF BREASTBONE. CURRENTLY UNDER A CARDIOLOGIST FOR SEVERAL...

Aug 27, 2008 Electrical System 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT COULD NOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. SHE MUST SHIFT THE GEARS IN ORDER FOR THE KEY TO RELEASE. THE FAILURE OCCURS WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS OPERATIVE. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET...

Aug 27, 2008 Electrical System 36,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT COULD NOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. SHE MUST SHIFT THE GEARS IN ORDER FOR THE KEY TO RELEASE. THE FAILURE OCCURS WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS OPERATIVE. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET...

Jul 10, 2008 Visibility 38,000 mi

ATTEMPTED USE OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID AND NO FLUID CAME OUT AND SEVERELY SMEARED WINDOW. WENT HOME PUT IN FLUID. COULD HEAR MOTOR RUNNING BUT NO FLUID COMING OUT. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAS THE EXACT SAME MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR VEHICLE. SHE REPORTED HER WINDSHIELD WIPER PUMP HAS ALSO FAILED. *T...

Jul 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,300 mi

JAN 17,2008 CAR STARTED LEAKING OIL AT 53,300 MILES. CALL DEALERSHIP SAID BRING IN TO REPLACE THE MAIN CRANK SEAL AND HOPEFULLY THAT SHOULD FIX PROBLEM AND IF NOT THE I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE CRANK SHAFT. WELL 3,000 MILES LATER LESS THAN A MONTH LATER CAR STARTED LEAKING OIL AGAIN. CAR BEEN PARKED SI...

Jul 10, 2008 Visibility 38,000 mi

ATTEMPTED USE OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID AND NO FLUID CAME OUT AND SEVERELY SMEARED WINDOW. WENT HOME PUT IN FLUID. COULD HEAR MOTOR RUNNING BUT NO FLUID COMING OUT. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAS THE EXACT SAME MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR VEHICLE. SHE REPORTED HER WINDSHIELD WIPER PUMP HAS ALSO FAILED. *T...

Jul 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,300 mi

JAN 17,2008 CAR STARTED LEAKING OIL AT 53,300 MILES. CALL DEALERSHIP SAID BRING IN TO REPLACE THE MAIN CRANK SEAL AND HOPEFULLY THAT SHOULD FIX PROBLEM AND IF NOT THE I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE CRANK SHAFT. WELL 3,000 MILES LATER LESS THAN A MONTH LATER CAR STARTED LEAKING OIL AGAIN. CAR BEEN PARKED SI...

May 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I PURCHASED A 2006 DODGE STRATUS IN 2006. AND AM ALREADY WORKING ON PUTTING IN MY SECOND BOTTOM END OF THE MOTOR. IT STARTED LEAKING OIL AT 17,000 MILES AND NOW IT'S STARTED BACK LEAKING OIL IN THE SAME SPOT AT 46000 MILES. TO SAY THE LEAST MY WORK ORDER TO GET MY NOW OUT OF WAR...

May 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I PURCHASED A 2006 DODGE STRATUS IN 2006. AND AM ALREADY WORKING ON PUTTING IN MY SECOND BOTTOM END OF THE MOTOR. IT STARTED LEAKING OIL AT 17,000 MILES AND NOW IT'S STARTED BACK LEAKING OIL IN THE SAME SPOT AT 46000 MILES. TO SAY THE LEAST MY WORK ORDER TO GET MY NOW OUT OF WAR...

Apr 22, 2008 Steering 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 46 MPH, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. THE OIL IS CONSTANTLY A QUART LOW IN THE VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CAL...

Apr 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 46 MPH, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. THE OIL IS CONSTANTLY A QUART LOW IN THE VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CAL...

Apr 22, 2008 Electrical System 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 46 MPH, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. THE OIL IS CONSTANTLY A QUART LOW IN THE VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CAL...

Apr 22, 2008 Steering 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 46 MPH, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. THE OIL IS CONSTANTLY A QUART LOW IN THE VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CAL...

Apr 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 46 MPH, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. THE OIL IS CONSTANTLY A QUART LOW IN THE VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CAL...

Apr 22, 2008 Electrical System 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 46 MPH, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. THE OIL IS CONSTANTLY A QUART LOW IN THE VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CAL...

Jan 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,856 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND THE ENGINE RETURNED TO NORMAL. ONE MONTH LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH DOWNHILL, THE VEHICLE DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED...

Jan 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,856 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND THE ENGINE RETURNED TO NORMAL. ONE MONTH LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH DOWNHILL, THE VEHICLE DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED...

Dec 26, 2007 Electrical System 27,427 mi

PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE 2007 STILL UNDER WARRANTY THINKING I WOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS SINCE ANY REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME REPAIRS. THE FIRST IS THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK AND RUB. THEY HAVE SCRUBBED THEM 3 DIFFERENT TIME AND IT STILL IS HAPP...

Dec 26, 2007 Power Train 27,427 mi

PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE 2007 STILL UNDER WARRANTY THINKING I WOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS SINCE ANY REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME REPAIRS. THE FIRST IS THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK AND RUB. THEY HAVE SCRUBBED THEM 3 DIFFERENT TIME AND IT STILL IS HAPP...

Dec 26, 2007 Suspension 27,427 mi

PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE 2007 STILL UNDER WARRANTY THINKING I WOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS SINCE ANY REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME REPAIRS. THE FIRST IS THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK AND RUB. THEY HAVE SCRUBBED THEM 3 DIFFERENT TIME AND IT STILL IS HAPP...

Dec 26, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,427 mi

PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE 2007 STILL UNDER WARRANTY THINKING I WOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS SINCE ANY REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME REPAIRS. THE FIRST IS THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK AND RUB. THEY HAVE SCRUBBED THEM 3 DIFFERENT TIME AND IT STILL IS HAPP...

Dec 26, 2007 Electrical System 27,427 mi

PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE 2007 STILL UNDER WARRANTY THINKING I WOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS SINCE ANY REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME REPAIRS. THE FIRST IS THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK AND RUB. THEY HAVE SCRUBBED THEM 3 DIFFERENT TIME AND IT STILL IS HAPP...

Dec 26, 2007 Power Train 27,427 mi

PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE 2007 STILL UNDER WARRANTY THINKING I WOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS SINCE ANY REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME REPAIRS. THE FIRST IS THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK AND RUB. THEY HAVE SCRUBBED THEM 3 DIFFERENT TIME AND IT STILL IS HAPP...

Dec 26, 2007 Suspension 27,427 mi

PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE 2007 STILL UNDER WARRANTY THINKING I WOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS SINCE ANY REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME REPAIRS. THE FIRST IS THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK AND RUB. THEY HAVE SCRUBBED THEM 3 DIFFERENT TIME AND IT STILL IS HAPP...

Dec 26, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,427 mi

PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE 2007 STILL UNDER WARRANTY THINKING I WOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS SINCE ANY REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME REPAIRS. THE FIRST IS THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK AND RUB. THEY HAVE SCRUBBED THEM 3 DIFFERENT TIME AND IT STILL IS HAPP...

Aug 29, 2007 Air Bags Crash 21,720 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF HER. AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH, SHE WAS GOING APPROX. 40 MPH, BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, THE SEAT BELT FLEW OFF AND THE DRIVER SEAT FLEW FORWARD (AND YES EVERYTHING WAS LOCKED IN PLACE). BECAUSE OF THE ACCI...

Aug 29, 2007 Seat Belts Crash 21,720 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF HER. AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH, SHE WAS GOING APPROX. 40 MPH, BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, THE SEAT BELT FLEW OFF AND THE DRIVER SEAT FLEW FORWARD (AND YES EVERYTHING WAS LOCKED IN PLACE). BECAUSE OF THE ACCI...

Aug 29, 2007 Seats Crash 21,720 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF HER. AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH, SHE WAS GOING APPROX. 40 MPH, BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, THE SEAT BELT FLEW OFF AND THE DRIVER SEAT FLEW FORWARD (AND YES EVERYTHING WAS LOCKED IN PLACE). BECAUSE OF THE ACCI...

Aug 29, 2007 Air Bags Crash 21,720 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF HER. AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH, SHE WAS GOING APPROX. 40 MPH, BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, THE SEAT BELT FLEW OFF AND THE DRIVER SEAT FLEW FORWARD (AND YES EVERYTHING WAS LOCKED IN PLACE). BECAUSE OF THE ACCI...

Aug 29, 2007 Seat Belts Crash 21,720 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF HER. AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH, SHE WAS GOING APPROX. 40 MPH, BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, THE SEAT BELT FLEW OFF AND THE DRIVER SEAT FLEW FORWARD (AND YES EVERYTHING WAS LOCKED IN PLACE). BECAUSE OF THE ACCI...

Aug 29, 2007 Seats Crash 21,720 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF HER. AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH, SHE WAS GOING APPROX. 40 MPH, BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, THE SEAT BELT FLEW OFF AND THE DRIVER SEAT FLEW FORWARD (AND YES EVERYTHING WAS LOCKED IN PLACE). BECAUSE OF THE ACCI...

Jul 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,818 mi

THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED A LITTLE AND DIED. AFTER GETTING IT STARTED AND GOING FURTHER UP THE STREET IN TRAFFIC, IT DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE FIXED UP TO THIS POINT. I HAVE BEEN SPEAKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF THIS PROBLEM COULD BE...

Jul 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,818 mi

THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED A LITTLE AND DIED. AFTER GETTING IT STARTED AND GOING FURTHER UP THE STREET IN TRAFFIC, IT DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE FIXED UP TO THIS POINT. I HAVE BEEN SPEAKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF THIS PROBLEM COULD BE...

Jun 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN A CRASH WITH ONE MINOR INJURY. PRESENTLY, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE ENGINE SIZE AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT...

Jun 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN A CRASH WITH ONE MINOR INJURY. PRESENTLY, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE ENGINE SIZE AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT...

Dec 20, 2006 Structure

TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A COMPLAINT THAT THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF THE BACK BUMPER. HE NOTICED TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. THE CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP BECAUSE AFTER HE WASHED CAR WITH NORMAL SOAP HE NOTICED THE PEELING PAINT .

Dec 20, 2006 Structure

TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A COMPLAINT THAT THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF THE BACK BUMPER. HE NOTICED TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. THE CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP BECAUSE AFTER HE WASHED CAR WITH NORMAL SOAP HE NOTICED THE PEELING PAINT .

Sep 21, 2006 Steering Crash 3,740 mi

I WAS STARTING TO TURN LEFT TO ENTER A HIGHWAY ON RAMP WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR LOST STEERING FOR A SECOND AND I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR. I HIT THE BRAKES AND CLIPPED A CURB WHICH BLEW OUT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND DAMAGED THE WHEEL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPO...

Sep 21, 2006 Steering Crash 3,740 mi

I WAS STARTING TO TURN LEFT TO ENTER A HIGHWAY ON RAMP WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR LOST STEERING FOR A SECOND AND I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR. I HIT THE BRAKES AND CLIPPED A CURB WHICH BLEW OUT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND DAMAGED THE WHEEL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPO...

Jun 16, 2006 Air Bags Crash 11,150 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 6:40 A.M. AND CRASHED WITH TOW HORSES, I WAS DRIVING AT 150 KM/HR AND THE TOW AIR BAG DO NOT OPEN, I ASK THE DEALER WHY THE AIR BAGS DO NOT OPEN AND THE ANSWER WAS BECAUSE I PUSHED THE BRAKE, THE DAMAGE IN THE CAR WAS A LOT BUT THE AIR BAG DO NOT OPEN. *JB

Jun 16, 2006 Air Bags Crash 11,150 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 6:40 A.M. AND CRASHED WITH TOW HORSES, I WAS DRIVING AT 150 KM/HR AND THE TOW AIR BAG DO NOT OPEN, I ASK THE DEALER WHY THE AIR BAGS DO NOT OPEN AND THE ANSWER WAS BECAUSE I PUSHED THE BRAKE, THE DAMAGE IN THE CAR WAS A LOT BUT THE AIR BAG DO NOT OPEN. *JB

Apr 26, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING A RENTED DODGE STRATUS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN TO 35 MPH. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AND PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. *NM *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO GAS GOING TO THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICL...

Apr 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING A RENTED DODGE STRATUS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN TO 35 MPH. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AND PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. *NM *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO GAS GOING TO THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICL...

Apr 26, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING A RENTED DODGE STRATUS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN TO 35 MPH. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AND PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. *NM *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO GAS GOING TO THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICL...

Apr 26, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING A RENTED DODGE STRATUS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN TO 35 MPH. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AND PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. *NM *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO GAS GOING TO THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICL...

Apr 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING A RENTED DODGE STRATUS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN TO 35 MPH. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AND PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. *NM *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO GAS GOING TO THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICL...

Apr 26, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING A RENTED DODGE STRATUS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN TO 35 MPH. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AND PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. *NM *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO GAS GOING TO THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICL...

Jan 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 2,500 mi

THE THROTTLE ON THIS CAR IS SO POORLY DESIGNED THAT WHEN YOU WANT TO PROCEED FROM A STOP, THE CAR WILL NOT DO SO SLOWLY, BUT RATHER PEELS OUT OR ACCELERATES SO SUDDENLY IT IS DANGEROUS. TWO DEALERS HAVE LOOKED AT IT AND SAY IT IS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. A TECHNICIAN AT THE CA STATE GARAGE ALMOST C...

Jan 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 2,500 mi

THE THROTTLE ON THIS CAR IS SO POORLY DESIGNED THAT WHEN YOU WANT TO PROCEED FROM A STOP, THE CAR WILL NOT DO SO SLOWLY, BUT RATHER PEELS OUT OR ACCELERATES SO SUDDENLY IT IS DANGEROUS. TWO DEALERS HAVE LOOKED AT IT AND SAY IT IS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. A TECHNICIAN AT THE CA STATE GARAGE ALMOST C...