Chrysler Stratus
Model Stratus made by Chrysler got 15 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 081798 | 12/30/1998 | 603153 | Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc | 02/05/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0900800 | 01/12/2001 | 618396 | This bulletin involves installation of a new component to assist cam seal retention. *jb | 04/12/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/23/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had found coolant all over engine. then, had taken vehicle to dealer, where they found out that engine head gasket had cracked, causing vehicle to stall, but did not catch on fire.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/23/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had found coolant all over engine. then, had taken vehicle to dealer, where they found out that engine head gasket had cracked, causing vehicle to stall, but did not catch on fire.*ak | |||
| 01/25/2000 | |||
| Noticed a pool of oil in the driveway. leaking 3 quarts of oil every two days coming from the back side of the motor. mechanic said it was a faulty plug. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer had problems getting recall repair for engine oil galley plugs and master cylinder prim. piston in a timely manner. yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 06/02/2004 | 1 | 03/17/2003 | |
| Driving the car and hearing knocking coming from the engine and vibration coming from the right front tire. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle uses excessive amount of gas. ($50.00 per week) yh | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/29/1999 | |||
| While driving down the road all the sudden oil light came on. had the vehicle towed to dealer. dealer was not able to help. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 10/10/2007 | 10 | ||
| Won't shift out of second to third, the motor just revs up and you have to slow down to under 30 mph before it stops. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/11/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brakes malfunctions. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer had problems getting recall repair for engine oil galley plugs and master cylinder prim. piston in a timely manner. yh | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Metal on metal noise heard from the wheels. yh | |||