Dodge Stratus Complaints

2,721 consumer complaints on file.

#10424217September 8, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, 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/COUNTRY'S. THE DODGE DEALERSHIPS SAYS IT CANNOT HELP ME BECAUSE MY CAR DOES NOT HAVE RECALL. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR. ALSO ON LINE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM ALSO, WHEN YOU LOOK IT UP. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10424243September 8, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE WAS LOOSE AND WOULD NOT KEEP FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 168,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10421506August 25, 2011
STRUCTURE
HEARD AND FELT NOISE AND VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. TOOK CAR IN FOR CHECK UP WAS TOLD MOTOR MOUNTS (4) WERE NEEDED. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10421215August 23, 2011
VISIBILITY, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PLASTIC COVER OVER DRIVER DOOR THAT CONTROLS THE WINDOWS CRACKED AND BROKE OFF CAUSING THE BUTTONS TO DROP INSIDE THE DOOR CAVITY. WENT TO DEALER TO GET REPLACEMENT PART, TOLD I HAD TO ORDER ENTIRE DOOR COVER AS REPLACEMENT FOR APPROX $800. NOW THE DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND LATCH SHUT. ATTEMPTED TO MOVE PLASTIC PART THAT WOULD LOCK ONTO METAL DOOR FRAME, NO LUCK. UNABLE TO DRIVE CAR IF DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10418007August 8, 2011
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN TRAFFIC AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. AS A RESLUT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY SUFFERED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED REGARDING THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED10/13/11 *BF UPDATED 11/02/11
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10414004July 21, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING:COLUMN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD ACTIVATE WITHOUT COMMAND AT ANYTIME AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 08/31/11 *BF THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE LAST TIME, THE DEALER PLACED A HORN BUTTON ON THE DASHBOARD. UPDATED 12/05/11
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10413092July 15, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO ENGINE SLUDGE BUILD-UP AND AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FORTHE FAILURE AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY SO THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE ENGINE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10411734July 11, 2011
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP SHE HAD TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AS HARD AS SHE COULD. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE BRAKES, ROTORS, AND CALIPERS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10408692June 23, 2011
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT IGNITIED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V001000 (STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) DEALT WITH THE 1999-2002 DODGE STRATUS AND NOT THE 1998 EVEN THOUGHT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED FOR THE SAME REASON. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10409513June 22, 2011
SUSPENSION
MOUNTING BRACKET ON REAR STRUTS BROKE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10407566June 20, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL FEELING. THE CONTACT INVESTIGATED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE BRACKET WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE BRACKET WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE PART BEING ON BACKORDER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 112,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10407330June 18, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OUR 2004 DODGE STRATUS ENGINE SEIZED UP COMPLETELY AND WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME WITH OUR CHILDREN. THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.7L V6 ENGINE WHICH ONLY NOW HAVE WE BECOME AWARE OF THE LONG HISTORY OF THIS CATASTROPHIC TYPE OF FAILURE. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW AND HAVE TAKEN METICULOUS CARE WITH MAINTENANCE AS NOTED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT OUR DEALERSHIP. NONE THE LESS, NOW I AM EXPECTED TO SPEND $6,700 TO REPLACE A MOTOR THAT WAS CLEARLY DEFECTED IN DESIGN. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10407055June 16, 2011
STEERING
I NEED SOME ONE TO INVESTIGATE A RECALL PART ON A 2000 DODGE STRATUS ON A POWER STEERING LEAK THAT CAUSE A FIRE UNDER THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP. AND THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT TELLING THE TRUTH ON WHAT CAUSE THE FIRE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10405993June 11, 2011
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
I JUST BOUGHT A 1996 DODGE STRATUS AND IT HAS MUTIPLE PROBLEMS. THE MAIN THING IS IT STALLS AND DIES WHILE YOUR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH MORE THAN ONCE. IT HAS RECALLS AND IAM GOING TO TAKE IT TO HAVE IT FIXED. IT ALSO HAS OTHER PROBLEMS LIKE WITH THE DOOR LOCKS,THE HOOD AND THE TRUNK. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10405795June 9, 2011
STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AROUND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT OF A RECALL THAT WAS NOT RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10398535May 2, 2011
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10396810April 19, 2011
SUSPENSION:FRONT
LOWER BALL JOINT/ CONTROL ARM DEFECTIVE. NO EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES OR UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE VEHICLE TO PRECIPITATE THIS PROBLEM. THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART WAS SEEN ON OTHER 2000 DODGE STRATUS VEHICLES WITH APPLICABLE RECALLS. MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM BUT BASED ON MY VIN NUMBER THE RECALL DOES NOT YET APPLY. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AT STEVE WHITE DODGE DEALERSHIP IN NEWTON, NC. THE PARTS ARE STILL IN PLACE ON MY VEHICLE AT THIS POINT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10393505March 28, 2011
TIRES, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
I'VE HAD 2 SETS OF COOPER TIRES (COOPER CS4-215/50R17 95 VPUT ) ON MY CAR IN THE PAST 3 YEARS, PLUS 1 TIRE REPLACED IN 9 MONTHS FROM DATE-OF-PURCHASE AFTER THE ORIGINAL TIRE FROM THE 2ND SET WAS DESTROYED, BLOWN-OUT, FROM WEAKNESS IN THE TIRE. TOTAL OF 9 TIRES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS. EACH AND EVERY TIRE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE WEAK AND FREQUENTLY LEAK AIR; THEY ALSO WEAR DOWN QUICKLY. THE 1ST SET LASTED ME 47K MILES BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE 2ND SET HAS BEEN ON MY CAR A YEAR( FEB '10-MAR '11), AND I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THEM SINCE THEY WERE INSTALLED. I HAVE MADE FREQUENT TRIPS BACK TO THE TIRE RETAILER THAT INSTALLED THEM (BLAIN'S FARM & FLEET) FOR TIRE REPAIRS. I BELIEVE THESE TIRES ARE TOO EXPENSIVE ($145/TIRE) AND ARE VERY DEFECTIVE. THIS INDEED IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AND A MONEY WASTER. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10392388March 21, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE IF THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL TANK ITSELF OF THE FILL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10391528March 14, 2011
POWER TRAIN, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY
WITH NO RYME OR RYTHEM, THE WINSHEILD WIPERS FAIL TO TURN ON, POWER LOCKS FAIL TO WORK AND TURN SYGNALS FAIL. ENGINE STALLS AND WILL NOT RESTART WHILE IN TRAFFIC FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS. THESE CONDITIONS HAPPEN WHILE ON THE ROADWAY AND WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR , LOSS OF IGNITION, WINSHEILD WIPERS OR TURN SYGNALS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR DEATH.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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