Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V006000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 12/01/1994 to 09/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 40000 | 04/22/1996 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/11/1996 | 01/22/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadequate sealing and retention of the plug can result in oil leakage which could cause a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4l engines.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1493. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 07-05-93 | 6088786 | Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm | 01/07/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 52963 | Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 090798 | 12/11/1998 | 603107 | Subject regarding oil seepage at cam position sensor / misinterpreted head gasket leak. *yc | 11/17/1999 | |
| 090899 | 09/17/1999 | 090598 | 607916 | Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *tt | 10/18/1999 |
| 090799 | 09/17/1999 | 607914 | Information regarding 2.5l v-6 head gasket application. *tt | 10/18/1999 | |
| 090598 | 11/06/1998 | 602898 | A new multi-layer steel ( mls ) head gasket has been developed and is being implemented into production vehicles. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| 9830 | 06/01/1998 | 601763 | Subject on labor operation time change for domestic 2.ol dohc and 2.4l head gasket replacement. *yc | 08/24/1998 | |
| CSN713 | 01/01/1997 | 51266 | Engines built from march 8, 1996 through march 13, 1996- the camshaft timing belt tensioner and bracket assembly and/or the idler pulley on the vehicles may cause the timing belt to fail. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 1802001 | 08/17/2001 | 623153 | Exhibiting rough idle, hard start and start & stall.*cls | 10/26/2001 | |
| 0900800 | 01/12/2001 | 618396 | This bulletin involves installation of a new component to assist cam seal retention. *jb | 04/12/2001 | |
| 181697 | 05/02/1997 | 6088888 | Concerns on erroneous mi; illumination with hex codes $6a, erroneous pcm resets, shift cycling, cold engine stumble. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 090997 | 12/19/1997 | 6088858 | Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| 090297 | 04/25/1997 | 51960 | 2.4l crankshaft/camshaft timing. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 250298 | 10/23/1998 | 602881 | Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 180198 | 01/16/1998 | 600491 | Upstream 02 sensor shorted to voltage along with possible symptoms of sagging/hesitation or rough idle. *ak | 05/18/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| My car had the head gasket replaced and a few other things on it. but i can smell burning oil from some were and the light is on for the oil. i only drive short distances because i am afraid of a fire. not only that it well maybe only go about 2 miles before it shuts down. then i have to wait for it to cool down to start it and get it back home. *tr | |||
| 06/02/2009 | 193000 | 1 | 03/01/2009 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge stratus. while the vehicle was parked at a gas station, the contact was informed that her vehicle was smoking under the hood. she was able to take the vehicle to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the engine compartment suffered a melt down. a report was filed with the manufacturer, but they would not assist. the current and failure mileages were 193,000. updated 8/7/09 *cn the pcm and power shifter were faulty. updated 08/11/09.*jb | |||
| 12/15/2004 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle tended to shutdown unexpectedly at various speeds, causing consumer to lose control of brakes and steering. took vehicle to dealer several times, but they were unable to determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 75000 | 3 | |
| Head gasket leaked oil. as a result, vehicle continued to overheat. *ak | |||
| 09/15/2001 | 58000 | ||
| I purchased my 1996 dodge stratus in the summer of 1996 and so far i have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle, one head gasket repair through the dealership at a cost of $1600, one timing chain replacement at a cost of $600 and now again another head gasket leak. in the year 2000 this car sat in the garage for a total of 11 months due to not having the money to fix the head gasket problem which caused a severe financial and a mentally frustrating time during those months without a car. i would like to be included in the class action lawsuit against chrysler so please forward me any information needed in going forward with this lawsuit. | |||
| 16 | |||
| 2nd request fax fwd email fm behalf of jovan j. matthews (tx) re numerous defects on a 1996 dodge stratus (vin#1b3ej46x5tn118925). *mr the a/c leaked, electrical circuits malfunctioned, transmission problems, premature brake wear, head gasket problems, and poor driveability. there was steering oscillation when driven above 50 mph, rough ride when there was an irregular surface, erratic idle, performance loss, overheating in traffic and or the a/c would become inoperative, warm-up sag, hesitation/die out, rear grid defogger indicator light malfunctioned, inside lights worked improperly, erratic late harsh transmission shifts, frequent rumble or gear noise from the front between 50 and 70 mph, musty odor and defogger failed to clear the glass. *scc the vehicle was also in need of an exhaust manifold and struts. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Ltr fm jovan mathews (tx) re problems with his 1996 dodge stratus and asking daimler chrysler to initiate a recall. *mr the a/c leaked, electric circuits malfunctioned, transmission problems, premature brake wear, head gasket, and poor drive ability. the consumer had replaced the timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, water pump, alternator, alternator belt, rotors, brake shoes, rear wheel cylinders, pcv valve, dryer, a/c compressor, tires, all filters, and fluids. the vehicle was in need of an exhaust manifold, windshield, struts, shocks, steering wheel, and a head gasket. the vehicle experienced steering wheel oscillation/vibration above 50 mph, rough ride on road with irregular surface, erratic idle, performance loss, overheated,warm up sag, hesitation, rear grid defogger indicator malfunction, inside lights had become inoperative, late/harsh automatic transmission shifts, frequency rumble or gear noise from the front between 50 and 70 mph, musty odor, and the defroster failed to clear the glass. *scc *jb | |||
| 01/25/2003 | 104000 | ||
| Blown head gasket, twice, massive oil leak | |||
| 01/22/2003 | |||
| While driving and without warning oil would leak from vehicle, and consumer would have to refill oil several times. *ak | |||
| 01/27/2003 | 96908 | 06/24/1999 | |
| Consumer states vehicle caught fire while driving. dealer diagnosed fire was result of the engine cylinder head plug being loose. this caused oil to leak which resulted in engine fire. related recall 96v006000, consumer's v.i.n. not included. ts | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Temperature gauge was registering hot. vehicle was leaking oil. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/09/1999 | |||
| A water pump failure at 87,000 milesof wear; beleived this was a faulty part at 87,000 miles. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| June 2000 - freeze plug popped out of radiator, caused the car to overheat, october 2000 - problems accelerating, december 2000 - learned that needed the head gasket replaced. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/16/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge stratus. the contact purchased the vehicle and noticed that the motor was not mounted down and was missing two screws. the motor jerks back and forth so severely that it seems as if the engine will fall out of the vehicle. in addition, the timing chain, fuel pump, ignition coil, serpentine belt, and muffler are failing. new brakes and struts are also needed. the contact did not discover these issues until after the vehicle was purchased. two days later, the vehicle would not start and had to be towed back to the dealer. the failure mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| I have a 1996 dodge stratus and the head gasket leaks like crazy. i asked the dealer to take a look at this and they said it was a default in design from daimler chrysler. i asked if they could give me any information on a recall or how much it would cost to repair it. the dealer quoted me $2500!! unbelievable! especially if it is a defect from manufacturing and design. i need my only means of transportation fixed! recalls need to be done on this car for the head gasket leakage. *nm | |||
| 10/13/2006 | 130000 | 1 | |
| One of the oil galley plugs on the 2.4l engine of our daughter's 1996 dodge stratus came out, and the car spewed most of its oil out into the engine compartment. chrysler had a recall (#671) on these back in 1995 as several fires occurred. our vin fell within the range of vins affected, but we were told it was not part of the recall. the recall ended with cars manufactured oct. 13, 1995 and our car (we were told) was manufactured oct. 14th. the fix as of that date was a change to the cylinder head machining and the plug thickness. obviously, either our engine is one from before the change was fully implemented, or the change was not a cure all, as the plug on ours came out. their solution for affected engines was a bracket that bolts on to retain the plugs, but no one at the 1-800 number nor at the dealership could tell me if it would fit or work on our engine with the supposed machining changes. parts and labor will likely be only around $100, but they will not cover the repair even with the proximity of recall date to our manufacture date, the fact that our car had the same problem as cars that were recalled, and this being a safety issue. hope they are 100% correct that our car should not have been included in the recall, seems like a risk on their part to not cover this. *nm | |||
| 11/05/2005 | 167000 | 1 | 11/01/1997 |
| I own a 96 dodge stratus, i purchased it year of 97. i received numerous recalls on this vechicle since the day of purchased. i followed up on each recall that i received. as time went on i had numerous problems with this vehicle. over the years i aways believe in chrysler products to be safe and sound.i feel that it's been truly unfair too loyal consumers such as myself many others. i don't understand why a company such as chrysler and engineers would engineered a product like the dodge stratus with so many defects. on saturday november 5, 2005 i went to pay a bill about five to ten miles away from home. return home, park the car, lock the doors went into my apartment. about ten minutes later a neighborhood boy knock on my door and said your gold car is on fire. i ran outside to see, yes it was my car on fire! fire was coming from underneath the hood. i called the fire department, they arrive about ten minutes later to put the fire out. the fireman had to break the hood latch to get into the engine area to put out the fire. the fire destroy my motor and hood. thank god myself or my kids wasn't in the car! i'm truly sadden that this have to happen to me and my family i'm single parent with no transportation. after the investigation of the cause of fire it was determine that the oil gallery plug was faulty. my insurance coverage wouldn't coverage it. *nm | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Head gasket leaking at 58,000 miles. chrysler refuses to fix even though there is a design flaw. i have seen over 100 posts online about other that have this problem. *jb | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 2 | 12/18/1997 | |
| On 12/18/1997 i purchased a 1996 dodge stratus at a buy here pay here lot that went out of business. within 6 months of owning the vehicle i was backing out of a sloped driveway. i felt a bump and kept driving. before i could reach the end of the street my oil lamp came on. i stopped at the gas station check the oil and discovered i needed oil. i put oil in the car and got on the interstate. my car all of a sudden stopped pulling. after the car was towed to the shop the dealership informed me that the oil pan had a hole in it and most likely got it during the bump. i had to get a new motor for the car which a $500 deductible had to be paid by me and the other $3600 was paid by allstate(my insurance company). last year in late april the same thing happened again and the car hasn't been repaired since or of course driven. the second time the car started smoking and someone called the fire department. i then had the car towed home.*ak | |||
| 04/28/2004 | 92880 | 3 | 04/05/2002 |
| My mechanic stated that my engine is leaking oil from pretty much everywere, i have to add a quart of oil every 4 - 5 days. i have no interior lights, my odometer and tachometer do not function and display. my radio does not work, and now my brake lights aren't functioning. i checked and all of my fuses are fine. i can't afford the engine repairs for the oil. i have to get the electrical problem fixed. chrysler should take care of these problems.*ak | |||
| 100000 | 1 | 08/12/2001 | |
| While backing out of the driveway, the driver noticed oil on the ground. took to a mechanic and he said the gaskets, seals, etc., need replacing. please provide any further information. *nm | |||
| 09/14/2003 | 78000 | 6 | |
| Currently own a 1996 dodge stratus 4 cylinder, and it is sitting in my driveway and i am unable to use it, as the head gasket blew out of it, and will cost over $1500 do replace(and so i hear even if you do replace it, the head gasket will blow again shortly after due to the improper design of the engine)..this is so well known a problem, and i am disgusted to think that with our family being lifetime dodge/chrysler people, the company would ignore safety and allow this problem to continue in later models. what is it going to take to get some help here!!!! i am a poor mom of two children, one disabled, and thought that i was makng a good purchase with the stratus. i currently cannot afford to have the vehicle fixed, and have been unable to get my disabled child to the doctor as i do not have reliable transportation......this is pathetic! please someone help!*ak | |||
| 06/03/2003 | 80000 | 1 | 02/15/1999 |
| Head gasket oil leak, tie rods bad, tires replaced, brakes going bad, engine light on. *la | |||
| 11565 | 9 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Three head gasket was replaced three times. *mr the consumer had experienced problems with the vehicle after one year of purchase. the consumer had been without the vehicle every other month. the vehicle had a perpetual oil leak and since the vehicle was no longer under warranty, she had to seek help from an independent mechanic. the vehicle had so much oil leaking out, the consumer placed oil in the vehicle instead of gas. chrysler would not do anything. the vehicle had started to leak transmission fluid, also the front seal began to leak as well, the check engine light had come on, then the vehicle started missing out, sputtered, and the starter was intermittent due to a short. the consumer had requested a refund of repairs. other repairs were as followed: the air compressor on the air conditioner, starter, replacement of the head gasket three times, once at 11565k miles and second at 20495k miles and again at 69000k miles. *scc *jb | |||
| 04/19/2001 | 63000 | 4 | |
| Owner of 1996 dodge stratus, a certified lemon with repeated head-gasket leaks/transmission leaks. i have had this vehicle repaired twice for head gasket leakage and twice for transmission problems. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle had an oil leak, it was soon discovered the head gasket needed to be replaced. *jb | |||
| 02/10/2002 | 4 | 07/15/2001 | |
| My 1996 dodge stratus has 37,000 miles. in february 2002 i took it to sears for an oil change. also asking them to see where oil was leaking (noticed oil on concrete in garage). they said valve cover gasket so i got that fixed for about $72.00 all along thinking that there were not that many miles driven. and to bad the warranty had just expired. i think it was 5 years or 25,000 miles. within the next 2 months oil was leaking again. took it in and end up paying $702.00 because the head gasket was bad. the mechanic showed it to me and jokingly said isn't it funny how this can be so cheap that it almost was deteriorated and the warranty 5yrs is up. even though i had not drove 25,000 miles yet. well the final blow , on oct 10,2002 i kept hearing a clunk when i made left or right turn. took it to the rhoden dodge. we were told that right & left tie rod ends were loose & sway bar links worn & loose(2 tie rods,& 2 ball joints) i asked them to perform an alignment and transmission flush ,totaling $779.00 because what else will break. well in jan. 2003 the brakes were on medal another $190.00. i'm afraid to take it in to the garage. there is only 37,000 miles driven and i am hearing another noise when i turn left and right. when the brakes were fixed they told me they test drove it and heard nothing . some how it seems that 5 yrs or 25,000 miles is telling me that i should have sold it before that because i think the company knew things would start happening. is there anything you can do to help me. please, this car is a lemon with only 37,000 miles.*jb | |||
| 90000 | 1 | 11/01/2002 | |
| The head gasket leaked oil onto the exhaust manifold. *ph *jb | |||
| 1 | 12/26/2002 | ||
| While in motion, the vehicle's passenger compartment began to fill with smoke and the warning lights began to flash. while trying to come to a stop, consumer found that the brakes and power steering were inoperable. consumer was able to stop the vehicle before the fire began in the engine compartment. *jg *jb | |||
| 12/11/2002 | 11566 | 3 | 10/08/1995 |
| It all began when we purchased a brand new 1996 dodge stratus in oct 1995. the car gave us little if any trouble the first year. the second year and every year since it has been a#1 headache. the second year alone the car was in the shop 17 times. the repairs were major ones as well as minor ones including replacement of air compressor on air conditioner, starter, replacement of head gasket twice once at 11565 miles second at 20495 miles and guess what now at 69000 miles.thank goodness the first two were covered under warranty. i filed a complaint within the warranty period with the dealership, the attorney general as well as good old chrysler. i was told by chrysler i could always buy an extended warranty anfd they would open a complaint file on me so that if any of the same problems occured, i could contact them. well i have contacted them but they say they can't do anything. talk about customer service huh!!!!! i am not willing to accept that answer. i think chrysler has to admit there is a problem and correct this at no cost. there are too many people having the same problem i am | |||
| 09/20/2002 | 1 | ||
| Mfr# 671 & nhtsa# 96 v 0006 000/engine: consumer states that the vehicle leaking oil from the galley plug seal. dealer contacted and informed that the vehicle vin# was not cover under that recall. nlm | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 4 | 01/04/1996 | |
| Consumer stated the head gaskets have been replaced 4 times, also the timing cover was replaced.*jb | |||
| 06/11/2002 | |||
| Vehicle would severely brittle while driving, vehicle taken to dealer and informed of body and rack mounts needed to be replaced. manufacturer was notified. feel free to provide any further infromaton.*ak | |||
| 06/02/2002 | |||
| While driving 30 mph oil light on dash came on. vehicle was taken to dealer, engine oil was all over exhaust. dealer determined oil galley plug came out. there was a recall but this vehicle was not affected due to vin. *ak | |||
| 04/20/2002 | 1 | ||
| Manufacturer claims to not have a silent recall on the 2.4 l engine head gaskets. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/30/1999 | ||
| Vehicle was leaking oil profusely out of the pressure galley hole where oil is delivered to the cylinder head, the oil continued to drip onto the transaxle and exhaust causing a burning smell. consumer was advised that the gasket has a design flaw, but was redesigned due to so many failures to the gasket. *tt | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket blewout between two cylinders. oil was leaking from between the head and engine block. dealer contacted.*ak.*jb | |||
| 08/04/1999 | |||
| Oil leakages while driving, vehicle taken to dealer and informed of a blown head gasket. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer noticed oil leaking from vehicle. consumer checked engine, and noticed the leak was coming from head gasket above exhaust manifold. dodge has been contacted. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 10/27/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Headgasket replaced @57000. need another replacement @ 120000. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 3 | 02/01/1996 | |
| This vehicle was purchased in february of 1996. since the date of purchase the headgasket on the vehicle has been replaced twice and is currently undergoing a third replacement. the first headgasket replacement was at the cost of the customer, the second at the cost of the dealer under a service bulletin agreement. the third replacement cost was turned down by daimler chrysler but the local dealer offered a discount on labor to the customer for customers repeated business reasons. the head gasket should have never failed a third time after production and installation of the newly designed headgasket for the chrysler vehicles. customer requests full compensation for first headgasket replacement and third replacement per faulty design by daimler chysler. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Temperature gauge was registering hot. vehicle was leaking oil. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| While driving head gasket leaks and the oil runs into radiator. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 11/23/2000 | |||
| There was an oil leak. took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that engine cylinder head needed to be replaced. recall 96 v 006 000 on engine did not include this vehicle due to vin although it dealt with same problem. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Defective head gasket. *ak | |||
| 10/17/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was parked in driveway noticed a large puddle of oil on ground. had vehicle towed to dealer. informed by mechanic that engine cylinder head was leaking. galley plug failed to seal properly. had engine head galley plug repaired.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was leaking oil. had taken vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer stated that head gasket was defective. but they were unwilling to do anything about it.*ak | |||
| 11/27/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| While driving, my car stopped in the middle of a busy road. the timing belt had broken n.it took the dealer 3 weeks to fix it. with the head gasket, i brought the car to a service station 3 separate times to find out why it was running hot, before the problem was discovered. this happened only when the car leaked out all of the antifreeze. i have also replaced the front brakes 4 times and the rear brakes 3 times in this vehicle. i have never had to do this with any other car that i have owned. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Head gasket failure which causes oil leak that is reported as a possible fire hazard. | |||
| 07/09/2001 | |||
| A loss of oil while driving. dealer was notified, and informed of a head gasket failure. feel free to provide any further information on this matter. *ak | |||
| 05/15/2001 | |||
| Oil leak caused engine to overheat. there is recall 96v006000, but this vehicle is not affected by recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 05/27/2001 | 2 | 05/01/1996 | |
| In oct 1999, head gasket was replaced at 35900 miles. went back 2 weeks later complaining of oil still leaking on my driveway. they tightened one valve cover bolt which was loose. in february, 2000, with 39500 miles, complaining that the vehicle still has an oil leak. they used an engine dye to try to detect source of leak. they test drove the car, let it run for a few hours, and could not detect any leaks. so i lived with slight oil leaks, which recently got worse, but did not notice immediately because my driveway is loaded with spots. while driving on the expressway, the head gasket blew. construction barriers were lined up alongside the expressway. it was difficult to pull off to the side because of these barriers. this presented a real hazard. i feel it is important for a recall of dodge stratus 1995-1998 head gaskets to be implemented. (as well as other models which use this same type of head gasket.) head gaskets should be good for at least the typical life of a car. that is a very costly item. it already has happened twice, and i only have 50000 miles on my car. i know i will never buy another dodge in my lifetime. my dealer has given me horrible service on numerous occasions. it was never a pleasure to get my car serviced. *ak | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Head gasket has failed twice: once at 43000 miles and again at 94000 miles. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Headgasket failure should be covered under an extended warranty if the car has less than 50,000 miles.0,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer noticed a little leak. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was engine head gasket.*ak | |||
| 05/03/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Tie-rod failed no steering,2 headgasket failures in past 5 years,brake rotors fail every 2 years.... | |||
| 07/01/2000 | |||
| Consumer has to put a quart of oil a day. seal isn't holding fluid. dealer has really explained too much of problem or what cause was.*ak | |||
| Head gasket is leaking oil which could cause damage to engine.*ak | |||
| 01/13/1999 | 1 | ||
| Faulty head gasket caused the vehicle to leak oil, the oxygen sensor was also faulty, consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| I have been told by the dealer that they are having a great deal of engines of my typ come in for there head gasket. i was also told that dodge was recalling and paying for the repair for a while but stopped. this car started leaking a very small amount of oil before the warrenty went out but i didn't think it was very serious at the time so i did nothing. now it is up to 2 qt a week now and will cost me over $800.00 to repair. *ak | |||
| 01/16/2001 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| When we bought this car, 1999, the head gasket was supposively fixed by robert hutsons, now 2 years it has done it again, and robert hutsons, and chrysler said because of miles they aren't responsible for fixing this again.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| June 2000 - freeze plug popped out of radiator, caused the car to overheat, october 2000 - problems accelerating, december 2000 - learned that needed the head gasket replaced. *ak | |||
| 4 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| Recall 96 v 006 000. vehicle is leaking oil from galley plug. this vehicle is not included in recall due to vin. manufacturer notified.*ak engine had massive amount of oil leaking, engine caught fire and consumer burned her hand, there was $2800 worth of damage, mecahnic replaced gully plug and head gaskets along with burned hoses and belts, mechanic stated head gasket was leaking very large amounts of oil, also stated that fire was probably related to gulley plug oil leak. *slc | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| I had an oil leak took to dealership they advise me my head gasket is blown which i always had an oil change every three months. *ak | |||
| Head gaskets blewout, causing oil leakage. dealer will be notified.*ak | |||
| Galley plugs in engine would leak oil. would need to continuously put oil in vehicle. have taken vehicle to dealership for repairs , andwas informed that could not do anything because vehicle was out of warranty. repairs will not be done.*ak | |||
| Oil is leaking from oil cylinder head, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| Was driving when the head gasket blewout. vehicle was parked , and noticed oil leaking out after moving vehicle. had oil in the water. took vehicle to mechanic, and problem was diagnosted as head gasket leaking. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Cylinder head gasket leaking; worse as time goes on. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/09/1996 | ||
| Vehicle has leaking head gasket , and was told that gasket was too small which could be causing leak. consumer must keep checking oil level before it can damage engine. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| Consumer has intermittent problems with vehicle stalling and not starting. when vehicle stalls, it loses steering & brakes. consumer has taken it to 3 different dealers, who couldn't find a remedy. crankshaft was replaced, but didn't remedy problem. a diagnostic test didn't give a reading. *ak | |||
| 02/19/2001 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket blew out on vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/25/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was leaking oil, and consumer took vehicle to an independent mechanic. mechanic stated that head gasket was cracked. problem was remedied by mechanic. *ak the transmission was leaking. *yh | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 12/05/1997 | |
| Seal of engine cylinder head is not sealed properly causing gasoline to leak all over road. dealership is aware of problem. *ak dealership will not fix due to out of warranty. *slc | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Headgasket blewout since purchase. also, consumer has had to replace master cylinder, power steering pump, catalytic converter, and valve cover gasket. *ak *slc | |||
| Head gasket is leaking oil onto back side of engine, possibly fire hazard. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | |||
| Engine leaks oil. dealer said the cylinder head gasket needs replacing. *ak | |||
| 01/13/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Engine oil leak. dealer mechanic dignosed head gasket. leak got progressively worse. now have oil mixed in with coolant in radiator. assume coolant in oil pan. previously complied with recall 96v006, but unsure if this problem could be related.*ak | |||
| Oil leakage due to a blown head gasket. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Head gasket leaking and spraying oil over the bottom of the car. i heard of others who have had this repaired and 6 mo later, had the same proplem. sounds like poor design and i am concerned of fire under the engine.*ak | |||
| 11/30/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| It is leaking oil from head gasket. when i went to the dealership to see what was wrong he inform me that they have had a lot of problems with this model and he has had to replace several head gasket from others. he also stated that he believes it is a design problem and the maker should recall the car. it is also going to cost over $800.00 to repair. *ak | |||
| 12/12/2000 | |||
| Consume r noticed that vehicle was leaking oil. dealership was aware of problem. mechanic told consumer that engine head gasket was leaking. there were no injuries. ngine check light came on the panel. *ak | |||
| 11/20/2000 | |||
| Head gasket failure, severe oil leak. *ak | |||
| 11/13/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Computer controller,idler arm and pulley,timing belt,and bottom crank gear all went out at same time.head gasket was found to be defective while in shop for timing belt repairs.chrysler has agreed to pay for 500 of the 725 dollars it would cost to fix head gasket,but nothing on all the timing belt related problems at 525.00.auto was 4,000 miles and 1 year out of warranty when problems occurred.just seems odd that the computer and all the timing belt related problems happened at the same time.the computer was replaced under warranty.after computer was replaced the timing belt problems were discovered. *ak | |||
| 05/13/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Cylinder head gasket failed at approximately 48,000 miles. car is driving fine but leaking about two quarts of oil per day. head gaskets should not fail at such low mileage. i also have reason to believe that this is a very common problem on 1995-1999 dodge stratus, dodge neon, and plymouth breeze.*ak | |||
| 10/21/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Head gasket replaced at 54500 miles, needs to be replaced again after only driving 32,700 miles. dealer wants to charge me $650.00 again to replace. dealer also replaced gasket with old model# and not new model#, but charged me to replace cam seals which was part of new tsb bulletin changes. *ak | |||
| 11/27/2000 | |||
| Consumer located recall 96v006000/ manufacturer's recall 671 for engine. recall didn't apply to this vehicle. consumer took vehicle to an independent mechanic who found a leaky head gasket. vehicle was losing 3 quarts of oil at less that 3,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket oil leak at 45000 miles,dealer replaced head gasket.head gasket leaking oil again at 102000 miles. has chrysler issued a recall? please help. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket failure at rear driver's side of engine. have read of many other failures, must be a common problem. have read of a secret warranty where chrysler will fix for $100 (constant complaining required). obviously chrysler knows of a problem, but will not admit one. safety hazard of catching fire with oil dripping down hot engine block. redesigned gasket put into production in 1998, all problems before that. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Vehicle has a head gasket leak with only 59000 miles on the car. there are numerous complaints for this problem and chrysler has not made any recalls.*ak | |||
| 11/09/2000 | |||
| Head gasket leaks oil badly & is getting worse. dealer is aware of problem, but has no remedy.*ak | |||
| 10/12/2000 | 2 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Have heard other reports of head gaskets failing on this model, apparantly is a big problem. | |||
| 11/05/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Rear engine oil leak,dealership found blown engine head gasket,cost 679.00 to repair, is there a recall on this that i'm unaware of???? | |||
| 02/28/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Sudden massive oil leak detected at 3000 mi oil chg. gasket replaced approx $800 at carlin dodge, colo spgs co inv docs229243 | |||
| 10/02/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Leaking head gasket. the engine leaks oil profusely and has for at least a year. this week i found the dipstick dry. my service station says the problem is common with the dodge stratus. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle was leaking oil from underneath vehicle. leak was coming from oil plug. consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and the dealership was waiting for the part. *ak | |||
| 08/27/2000 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| Complete head gasket failure- engine siezed- chryler denies any prob | |||
| 10/15/1998 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle experienced two head gasket failures; first occurred at 37,000 miles. both replacements were done by two different dealers, and head gaskets still leaking. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 5 | 02/01/1997 | |
| I bought a 1996 dodge stratus in february 1997. it had 16,000miles on it and is considered used. due to numerous electrical problems i purchased an extended warranty through my credit union to protect myself from ongoing repairs. since that warranty has taken effect, they have spent approximately $3,500.00 on repairing my vehicle. a majority of this repair was a continous oil leak. i have taken my car to kernersville dodge at least 6 times since may, 1999 to have this oil leak repaired, with no luck. they have reportedly replaced the gaskets twice, the cylinder head once(which they told me was faulty from the beginning), and the seals twice to stop this leak. unfortunately they were not successful. although most of these repairs were paid for by my extended warranty, i still had expense of my own, not to mention the inconvenience of them keeping my car for a week at a time only to not repair my car. i feel they have not made adequate effort and have a begun a letter to the chrysler company. however, i do not expect much success or cooperation from them. my car is now at a private shop who have told me the head gaskets will need to be replaced. i was told by the mechanic that they were patching the leak instead of repairing however i was being charged for the replacement of parts. why does it cost $3500.00 to patch a leak? i hope that by writing to you, i will get some solution to this very frustrating and ongoing dilemna. i have all paperwork from repairs done on my car if copies are needed. thank you for your time. | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving down the driveway floor mat became entangled within the steering column where it went down to the floor because thier was no protective cover to prevent this from happening. *ak head gasket and timing belt failed also. *yh | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| Head gasket failed. yh | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| Timing belt failed. yh | |||
| 09/01/1996 | |||
| Engine leaking oil. defective head gasket suspected as problem. *ak | |||
| Engine head gasket is leaking. gasket has been leaking for about a year and a half. problem has not been corrected. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/17/2000 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| 4 months after i purchased this car, i started having major problems with it. i've had to pay $830 for a head gasket at 82,000 miles, $318 for suspension + alignment because my tierods busted off while i was driving at 92,000 miles. i still cannot get the fuel injection problem fixed, because i'm out of money. i had taken this car in twice for the stalling, engine dying, and shaking problem, and it has never been fixed (started 4 months after i purchased the car). *ak | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1996 | |
| This is the second time that my 1996 dodge stratus has experienced head gasket failure and a cam seal leak. the first time, my vehicle was still under warranty. for this to happen twice on a car that not even five years old and with less than 50,000 miles on it is odd. i wondered if other consumers had the same problem and therefore decide to contact you in case this is a widespread problem so that there may be a recall. i would hope that i am the only one. i have all my repair receits if that will aid in the investigation, if there is any. thank you for your time. *ak | |||
| 04/27/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle had started to leak oil onto the engine. took to mechanic & informed vehicle needed to go to dealership for repairs. mechanic at dealer's indicated the engine cylinder head was leaking oil from the galley plug. it caused a little smoke to appear. vehicle not on recall. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 0 | ||
| Engine is leaking oil. consumer has to put two to three quarts of oil inside of vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Excessive engine oil leakage occurs from head gasket - had to replace with mls gk. *ak | |||
| 05/22/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| I am also told that i have a bad head gasket and i dont know if the recall for it was done on the vehicle. how do i check to make sure i'm not being lied to. the recall i beleive for an oil plug. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Engine head gasket leak, oil went into coolent system causes defects in system. *ak | |||
| 12/22/1999 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Chrysler refuses to acknowlege their faulty head gasket problem and expects consumer to pay for new engine.*ak | |||
| 03/26/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Engine head gaskets had developed a crack & was leaking fluids. took vehicle to mechanic & the head gasket was removed and replaced. checked exhaust manifold which was next to firewall. the fumes would enter the vents & the heater. the oil leaking from head gasket blew onto the exhaust pipe, causing fumes. chrysler contacted & shipped new head gaskets. *ak *ml | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Engine head gasket failed causing oil to leak on engine. leak was severe and could have caused fire. mechanic said this is not an unusual failure with these engines. cost to repair is $500+. *ak | |||
| 04/27/2000 | 0 | ||
| Engine head gasket is leaking oil without prior warning. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| While driving noticed oil leaks. taken to independent repair shop, and was informed of a blown head gasket. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 04/06/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Had problem with timing belt when first purchased. now having problem with head gasket leakage and stalling of vehicle in operation. just paid 790.42 for head gasket repair on april 11, 2000 nad work is still not solving problem. it stalled on me 3 times in traffic and still leaks oil. a recall needs to be placed or vehicle replaced. im sick to my stomach over this and will never buy another chrysler or dodge automobile again. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| While driving at 55 mph through lassen county park in california, the head gasket blew internally and i lost all power, ultimately the vehicle seized. the check engine light failed to give me any notice that there was a problem with the vehicle, my first notice was the vechile actually losing all power. during the initial seize up, a full size chevy pick up was behind me and quickly came up on me as i quickly lost power and slowed down. i attempted to pull the vehicle to the side of the road and the chevy was inches from hitting my left rear quarter panel. (at this moment i was terrified, i've never had this type of vehicle problem!). after i had the vehicle towed to a mechanic shop, i was told that due to the head gasket blowing interally it caused the rodbearings to spin. i ultimately had to have the rods, rodbearings, headgasket, oil filter, oil pan pickup, timing belts, injection seals, oil pan, air filter, pcv valve, thermostate, egr valve gasket, egr tube, cv shaft, sparkplugs, fuel filter replaced for a total of $925.38. i also had to have machine work done on the bottom end of motor for a total of $1,000. a grand total of almost $2,000! *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| This engine leaks 2 to 3 quarts of oil a week at head gasket, and has since last october (1999). *ak | |||
| 03/28/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The valve cover gasket has developed a severe leak. my research indicates that a number of other vehicle owners have reported this problem as well. *ak | |||
| 02/21/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| I have only had this car for one year and i cannot believe that for a 1996 dodge stratus i have already had a head gasket ($600.00) and a transmission replaced. need help with any recalls on these. thank you in advance for your cooperation. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| The car was leaking oil so i had it checked out and was told the head gasket was 'pumping oil' and the estimate to fix it was $600. the mechanic told me to check with chrysler to see if they would do anything for me, even though the car is not under warranty anymore. i decided to search the internet for similar problems and found numerous examples for the same type of car. i feel that chrysler should be held accountable for this type of mass problems with their automobiles. *ak | |||
| 03/23/2000 | |||
| Engine head gaskets blew out, causing coolant to leak onto the engine. dealer has repaired vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/15/2000 | 1 | 07/19/1996 | |
| Head gasket problem | |||
| 03/19/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Overhead gasket failed again,i was told that this problem and been fixed,but while checking my oil level noticed that the dip stick was bone dry,and that oil had been leaking from the head gasket,this is the second time so i contacted chrysler and they told me that the problem had been fixed,well i'm here to let you know that the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1996 | |
| The engine head gasket has failed twice within 44,000 miles. leaked oil represented a major fire hazard. potential fatal hazard if oil/water is gone and the vehicle is traveling at any rate of speed. *ak | |||
| 1 | 09/30/1996 | ||
| Timing belt tensioner and idler pulley failed. *mjs | |||
| 02/16/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Consumer was traveling at 35mph and heard a knocking noise. pulled over, checked oil, nothing showed on the dip stick, and it was only enough for the oil filter. took it to the dealer who indicated that consumer was responsible for the charges. consumer picked it up the next day. dealer told her there was a knocking in the vehicle. had to replace head gaskets, and put new motor in. manufacturer agreed to go half & half on motor. *ml | |||
| 03/07/2000 | |||
| Recall 96v006, engine head gasket. while driving vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment due to an oil leak. there was a recall, and dealer did fix the problem at manssas chrysler jeep, 8100 centerville road, manssas, va 703-368-5300, but the problem has reoccurred. *ak | |||
| Consumer noticed vehicle leaking oil while traveling. has to replace 1-2 quarts of oil a week. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | |||
| After seeing oil under the vehicle, vehicle was brought to a mechanic. mechanic stated that the leakage was due to the engine head gasketfailure. engine head gasket has been replaced at owner's expense. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Vehicle leaking oil. had to replace oil 1-2 times a week. dealer has been contacted. please provide fruther information. *ak | |||
| 02/18/2000 | |||
| There is an oil leak at the cylinder head and oil galley plug, causing a fire hazard. also, there is recall 96v006000/manufacturer's recall 671. but this vehicle not included in the recall. consumer has contacted dealer, parts has yet to be replaced. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/20/2000 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Shifter cables stretched, advised it was a common problem, but no recall. headgasket is also a common failure in this vehicle but still no recall/with a potential fire hazard | |||
| 01/17/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Major oil leak on the driver side near the firewall. dealer diagnosed a head gasket failure, allowing oil to pump out of the engine near the exhaust manifold. recommended fixing to avoid fire, but would not offer any help. reviewed up to customer rel. mgr. at zone office, said due to mileage, no assistance would be offered. this seems too low a mileage for the engine to be self destructing when other brands run 200k and more miles with no trouble. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| Engine head gasket blew at 40,000 miles, causing loss of oil.please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Head gasket failure. *ak | |||
| 01/28/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Premature failure without warning resulted in being stranded on capitol beltway. replacement period is 100,000 miles. actual failure at 45000. failure cause reported mechanical with tensioner bearings. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| Engine head gasket was leaking oil from the sides. consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs. *ak *ml | |||
| Vehcle not included in recall 96v00600, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly, and the engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| Oil leak from cylinder head gasket area and rear camshaft sensor seal was detected. i am lodging a complaint because upon searching complaints site of ntsa, i have found that there are more than just a few complaints. i originally took the vehicle to a repair shop other than a dodge dealer and was told at that time that the problem with the head gasket is common among the stratus. my search on the internet confirmed the statement. i just paid over $1000 in repair bills because of this problem. i noticed that there was a recall of 1996 stratuses due to a similar problem before my car was made. was the problem really solved with the earlier manufactured dates? my fear is that this problem will come up again in an unsafe situation and the lives of my children and myself will be jeopardized. this complaint may be taken lightly by the manufacturer but the problem with the head gasket troubles me a lot because there have been quite a few complaints about this problem. i hope they are not waiting for another disaster similar to ford and the pinto before they do something about the problem. *ak | |||
| Major oil leak is coming from cylinder head gasket, causing safety hazard. *ak | |||
| 12/08/1999 | |||
| Vehicle parked. left vehicle & few minutes. later was informed vehicle was on fire. contacted fire & police departments who refused to come out, indicating vehicle was on private property. prior to fire, vehicle was inspected for leakage in o rings which was replaced. vehicle's engine was cleaned. oil proceeded to leak again. there was a recall #96v006000. *ak | |||
| 11/24/1999 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Engine head gasket problem, leaks oil. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1999 | 1 | ||
| I noticed a leak, thought it was the valve cover, but was tipped off that it would probably be the cam sensor. but found out that it is the head gasket. *ak | |||
| 01/10/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Oil leaks may start fire. blown head gaskets common on stratus and neon models due to defective gasket material used during manufacture of engine. *ak | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| Engine head gasket failed twice in 40k miles. fear fire may start. *ak | |||
| 01/03/2000 | |||
| Engin ehead gasket leaks. *ak | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| We have had a problem with engine head gasket contacted the dealership they say chrysler aware of the problem. the neon has been recalled, but not the stratus althoughthey have the same engine plus the gasket only leaks when cold when car warms up. also, engine seals are a problem here, and we keep running into dead ends. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 06/24/1996 | ||
| Defective engine head gasket at 58,000 mile, causing engine to ove heat due to water/coolant leakages. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | |||
| Engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly, causing oil to leak. dealer was notified about the problem. owner was told that vehicle was not included in recall # 96v006000 chrysler/engine, and could not be serviced free of charge. problem has not been corrected. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| Vehicle has undergone every recall, consumer paid cost of failed engine head gasket, engine seized due to improper timing belt installation. car was being driven at 50mph on interstate, transmission shifted to neutral, pulled off to shoulder, transmission shifted to park transmission blew up and car locked up. pregnant passsenger suffered wiplash etc. dodge conducted investigation (# 5804935) stated this was impossible. note: incident occured days before notification of shifter recall. letter sent by dodge stating they found no problems, refuses to release full report claiming propriatory info. consumer again had to pay for full cost of repair, new trans. $ 1,700. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| We contacted chrysler last month regarding the leaking engine head gasket on our 1996 dodge stratus with 57003 miles. we were told there were no problems reported about leaking head gaskets. but, take it to a dealership and they may or may not cover the replacement. the dealership told us it would cost $100 or so to just check it out. even though they knew it was the head gasket. because of our finanicial status, we chose to apply the $100 to our mechanic to actually fix the problem. it took the mehcanic 3 weeks to get the part because it was on back order. imagine that, no problems reported and still the part was on back order. it took 3 days to fix. our mechanic told us that he talked to another mechanic at the chrysler dealership. he said they were replacing about 2 a week. also that chrysler was paying for either all of it or parts. i called chrysler back and tried to talk with them. i even got more irate than i should have. they told me they would not help us because we chose not to get it fixed at the dealership. this leaky head gasket was not a recall. were we required to pay an extra $100 just so they could say yes it is the head gasket in order for them to then say no we are not covering it? understand my position, all i want reembursed for is the head gasket itself which was $136.30. because it was not a recall, why couldn't i take it to my mechanic? my mechanic charges $24/hr labor compared to the $54/hr the dealership charges. does it matter who installs it when it is not a recall? also, my mechanic said the replacement part was the same identical one that was taken out. in conclusion, why should i be penalized for saving extra money when it is chrsyler fault for the defected part? all i ask for is the price of the head gasket $136.30. thank you. *ak | |||
| 06/21/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Head gasket failed causing engine oil leakage. mjs | |||
| 08/30/1999 | 0 | ||
| Engine sends out light smoke due to a light smoke. this smoke has radiator fluid in it, could be dangerous if inhaled too long. dealer charged consumer to look at engine. then they said it was a common problem. *ak | |||
| 11/24/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| The head gasket on lots of stratus/cirrus/breeze has been leaking. i was told by 4 mechanics that they have had lots of problems with this. i hope by teling you this it will make chrysler pay for my repair and also others with the same problem. i hope your intent is to make sure people are safe and happy with there major purchases. the second largest investment for most people. thank you . | |||
| 11/11/1999 | |||
| Parked in garage noticed massive oil leaks. took vehicle to local mechanic. he diagnosed that there was an engine head gasket problem. contacted dealer, and dealer stated that the material the gasket was made from warped and it popped the head gasket. *ak | |||
| The vehicle was leaking oil due to a blown out head gasket. dealer said engine head gasket needs to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| Dealer was contacted multiple times during warranty of oil usage, even though they were aware of head gasket problem with these 2.4l engines they did not fix the problem. head gasket is now leaking oil all over the place. this should be covered under a recall with the number of problems they are having including the fire potential and environmental impact. | |||
| 04/12/1999 | |||
| There is an oil leak coming from the engine head gasket. also, engine block is leaking onto the ground. when driving the oil is blowing all over the place. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| There was a recall on the timing belt/tensioner, my car was built outside of the build date for recall. chrysler has changed the parts for the gaskets several times, they know this problem exists, but they will not provide any assistance with it. sounds like a class action suit is in order! | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Oil leakage from head gasket. | |||
| 09/11/1999 | |||
| Was driving vehicle & it started leaking oil. took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic leak came from top of engine to wires. had it repaired. started leaking again. took vehicle back to dealership when engine blew out. at dealership, mechanic informed owner that engine head galley plug blew out, causing loss of oil. needed to replace engine head galley plugs & head gaskets. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Head gasket leaking oil in engine compartment creating fire hazard. | |||
| 06/12/1997 | 2 | 05/01/1996 | |
| I have taken my vehicle in for the head gasket to be replaced 4 times now. i am taking it in again for the 5th time for the same problem. all the dealer keeps doing is putting another head gasket on and charging me my $50 deductable. this is getting very tiring. my brakes went out completely in 1997 after the factory re-call had been preformed. i was informed that the mechanic had put the seal in wrong. the last time i took my vehicle in for the head gasket, number 4, the dealer found that the cv boot needed replaced. durring the repair the axel just fell apart. same time the transmission pump needed replaced the fuel sending unit needed replaced and the head gasket was replaced. and it still leaks from the same spot the rear left of the engine. | |||
| 08/18/1999 | 1 | ||
| Oil pump failed resulting in extensive damage to the engine. mjs | |||
| While driving the engine rod blew, cracking the cylinder wall, and resulting in a fire. dealer and manufacurer have been notified. *ak | |||
| 11/27/1998 | 1 | ||
| Timing belt and idler pulley tensioner failed. mjs (attorney for consumer). | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Engine gasket failure - massive loss of engine oil. | |||
| Engine head gasket is leaking oil on top of engine,causing a potential safety hazard. *ak | |||
| Engine head gasket is leaking oil, causing a fire hazard. *ak *ml | |||
| Experiencing continued malfuntion of headgasket. called dealer several times and sent certified letter...never received any response. currently adding 2-3 quarts of oil per week so as not to damage engine. have had service employee say he's seen several of them...but no recall has been confirmed. taken to several area mechanics and were told absolutely should not happen in a car less than 3 years old. not received any response/advice/proposed solution other than repair will cost you at least $1,000). have had other stratus owners say encountering same...if you push...they will fix have tried....no response. will try again to contact chrysler direct. can you help. *ak | |||
| 06/20/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Transmission: auto was parked, but would not go into reverse. auto would have to be stopped and restatred to procedd a few hundred feet. called for tow. cyl. head: auto leaked oil, went to dealer. dealer said it was cyl. head, but i never saw the problem. tie rods: noise in front end. tie rods were ready to fall off. still a noise; maybe stabilizer bars or ball joint. i have owned many vehicles, but this was my first chrysler product--- and the last! numerous other problems, but dealer did respond. *ak | |||
| Engine cylinder head/oil galley plug does not seal properly,causing damage to head gasket and cylinder head . vehicle was not included in the recall # 96v00600 . | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| Engine headvalve cover gasket failed. *ak | |||
| Engine head gaskets have blown out. dealer and maufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| Defective engine head gasket leaked oil which may cause a fire. common problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 04/12/1999 | |||
| There is a leakage within the engine head gasket. *ak | |||
| 02/05/1999 | 1 | ||
| Engine check light keeps coming on. took to dealer & had it checked. informed oxygen sensor was causing light to come on. oil had started leaking out of engine. the head gaskets, which covered oxygen sensor, had burned the oil. can smell it when vehicle was being parked. the mechanic did all the repairs to vehicle. *ak | |||
| Engine head gasket seal was broken and was leaking oil. manufacturer has been notified.*ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Head gasket replaced due to failure, replacement failed also resulting in leakage. mjs | |||
| 2 | |||
| Head gasket replaced, replacement failed resulting in leakage. mjs | |||
| Engine head gasket is leaking oil onto the rear of the engine, which could result in a fire. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/27/1998 | |||
| The main head gasket leaked oil unto the engine compartment which may cause a fire and engine problems. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Head gasket leaks oil, emits a burning smell from oil falling onto hot engine. | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Head gaskets leak oil in puddles. dealer /manufacturer contacted and aware of the problem, no recall established, problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 01/04/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Severe oil leak. dealer diagnosed as head gasket failure, but wants to charge me for repairs. leaking 1-2 quarts per 250 miles. *ak | |||
| 09/28/1998 | |||
| When trying to start up the vehicle, there is loud knocking noise coming from the engine, and the vehicle uses alot of oil. the engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained. took the vehicle to the dealer, and they could'nt find the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/12/1998 | |||
| Consumer was changing the oil in the vehicle and when the consumer put oil in the vehicle, the oil kept going down due to a leak. when driving the oil will leak out of the engine. *ak | |||
| 03/08/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Excessive oil leak;-took to dealer. needed head gasket replaced. still leaking oil when i picked it up. took back to dealer. rear main seal leaking oil. many others with same problem. please make chrysler recall these item. | |||
| 03/16/1999 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| Reported oil leak, leak in engine head gasket, dissassembly of engine also revealed crack in the shock block ( bottom half of engine block near cylinder #3). *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Reported a oil leak to dealer and had inspected by them,was told it was a head gasket,informed dealer to go ahead and fix but was told they cannot get parts.called chrysler corp. informed them of trouble and they said they don't have part,they are having vendor problems.asked when a possible solution would be available,none given.voiced concern that oil was leaking on hot exhaust,told by them that it wasn't a problem.when i asked for another way to resolve was told there was no other avenues,asked about fileing complaint with you they said they wouldn't advise it | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Head gasket failed. | |||
| 03/04/1999 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle had been droping oil, up to a quater every other day. a mechanic had told consumer that an oil leak came from the engine cylinder head gallery plug because it wa s not sealed properly. *ak | |||
| 02/17/1999 | |||
| Rear rattle due to baffle in gas tank being loose and making noise when driving over bumps. also, engine head gasket leaked oil. | |||
| 10/20/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| In both reported problems (head gasket and cam seal) nearly all of the engine oil in the vehicle leaked onto other parts of the engine/road or the garage floor. the cam seal problems occurred while the automobile was still under warranty. the engine head gasket did not. dealer said they would try to get chrysler to help out with repair of the head gasket. *ak | |||
| 11/29/1998 | 1 | ||
| The timing belt tensioner and pulley failed causing the car to totally shut down while driving. | |||
| 01/07/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Oil leak cause by defective engine head gasket. not enough mile on the car for it to become disabled. *ak | |||
| 01/19/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Oil leak, dealer confirmed head gasket, said chrysler knows of problem and offering to cover with a $100 deductible, plus i have to pay them for a rental car. then the cam sensor goes out, another $185.00 to dealer. i feel the failure of the head gasket and oil leak could have caused the cam sensor to go out. 3 weeks prior they had performed a recal on the pcm module, which is connected to the cam sensor. they are saying totally unrelated. | |||
| 11/15/1998 | |||
| Engine head gasket leaking oil. chrysler said that they would pay for half of the repair costs, but consumer feels they should cover all of it. dealer said new gasket was being designed because of this problem. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Oil leaking from engine. discovered at 33k miles on car. leak isolated down to head gasket. head gasket replaced at no charge( under warranty). noted other individuals with similar failures in the same product line. dealer mentioned to me that there is a know deficiency in the head gaskets that were installed in these vehicles. recommend chrysler investigate and determine need for recall. not sure whether this is a potential fire hazard or not , but leaking oil is a safety hazard to the environment. | |||
| 12/23/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Severe oil leak on backside of engine near exhaust manifold. was told it was not the recalled oil galley plug in the head but the head gasket was bad. had to have head gasket replaced, cam seals, cam sensor and various other gaskets. was told by another chrysler dealer that this was a known problem that these engines dump oil, but chrysler does not want to take responsibility for it. one dealer said they have replaced 7 in the past 2 weeks, a goodyear shop told us that they saw 5 in one week that had come in for other reasons and they had to send them to the dealer. there are numerous complaints on the internet about this. we had to pay to have this replaced and chrysler should be responsible. head gaskets do not just go bad on new cars. to put the final nail in our coffin. the dealer (jack caruso regency dodge in jacksonville florida) that replaced this gasket, put our engine back together wrong. we were driving and the car lost power and we smelled fuel. the fuel line to the engine was loose and spraying oil everywhere, the groundstrap was arching with the spark plug wire at the distributor. we had the car towed to a different dodge dealer as we were on vacation. the dealer said we came very close to losing our lives, another few seconds and the car would have exploded. they said whoever put this engine back together did a ?!@#$% job and did not know what they were doing the fuel line was bent and the seal cracked, the vacuum lines were not routed correctly, brackets were loose on hoses and parts loose on the back of the engine. after we paid again to have this fixed, we brought the car to our dealer who screwed up and they deny everything and are not of any help. we are out a lot of money, but at least it is only money, we came very close to losing the lives of 4 people. this is uncalled for! *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 01/02/1996 | ||
| Oil leaks from left rear engine cylinder head. previously replaced leaking camshaft. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine head gasket is leaking oil onto the engine manifold which could cause a fire. gasket is on backorder for over a month. *ak | |||
| 12/17/1998 | 2 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Oil light came on during right turns. found oil tank to be dry. noticed oil being sprayed out of engine block. personal mechanic found no known cause. dealer found faulty headgasket. replaced headgasket 12/23/98. problem still existed as of 1/4/99. please explain. bulletin noticed for 2.4 engine. not 2.0. owner extremely frustrated! | |||
| 1 | |||
| Leaking engine head gasket seal could cause consumer to blow the engine. *ak | |||
| 01/12/1998 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket failed. | |||
| 01/05/1998 | 1 | 10/28/1995 | |
| Head gasket failed resulting in excessive oil consumption. | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| Informed of head gasket leaking oil while it was in for one of the many recalls on this car. at the time the oil leak was not noticeable under the car, but since then has become increasingly worse. this could easily cause a fire on my car as well as any of the numerous other cars i have read complaints about. if this problem is as wide spread as number of complaints indicate the manufacturer should be responsible for this problem and not me. | |||
| 11/30/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| I went to get an oil change. i was informed that i had an oil leak. i than went to my local garage to make an appointtment. i than discovered that it was leaking due to the head gasket. this also means that the timing belt needs to be done. i called peter kotch (where i purchased the car) and was informed that i did not purchase additional coverage and they could not help. i than called the chrysler corp 800 number. i talked with a represenative about the problem. he stated that they could not help. but, he did inform me of several safty recalls for the car. i have since went searching into the web sights for recalls. there was a recall 1/97 for a timing belt problem. i was wondering if this could be something that could be causing the problems i have now. i am not sure if this one was taken care of before i purchased the car. i just do not believe that a car of only 2 years and 66093 miles should need this type of expense. all the work that is needed is costing me 937.00 estimate. | |||
| 11/30/1998 | |||
| Engine head gasket blew out 46,000 miles of wear, causing vehicle to lose oil. dealer/mfr. notified . *ak | |||
| 3 | 07/09/1996 | ||
| Engine noise and roughness at idle caused by improper installation of timing chain during recall repair. | |||
| 1 | 07/09/1996 | ||
| Timing chain recalled, however failed. | |||
| While driving the faulty bearings in the pulley, caused the timing belt to melt through the timing cover. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| Engine head gaskets blow out, causing oil to leak from the motor. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/24/1997 | 3 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Engine continually leaking oil, replacement of the faulty head gasket did not remedy leaks. | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| The consumer is experiencing difficulties with oil pan leaking oil, the consumer stated that the oil in his vehicle leaks due to problems with the oil plugs. *ak | |||
| 09/05/1998 | |||
| When car was checked for oil, oil was leaking, oil light never came on. oil was changed in june, dealer contacted, and manufacturer will assist in repair work funds, assumed the head gaskets wer e leaking. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 10/06/1997 | ||
| Engine head gasket failed, causing severe oil leakage . | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 2 | 12/30/1997 | |
| Vehicle leaks oil. | |||
| Engine oil is leaking on to manifold from head gasket, creating an oil smell. owner is concerned of vehicle catching on fire. *ak | |||
| 3 | 09/23/1997 | ||
| Timing belt failed after recall repair. | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| The engine cylinder head is leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold and all over the engine compartment which could cause a fire. this problem is under recall # 96v00600, chrysler/engine. when owner contacted the manufacturer, this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Engine head gasket failed causing fire. | |||
| Head gaskets cracked, causing oil to leak onto the motor. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 10/28/1995 | |
| Engine oil leaks due to a head gasket failure. | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 10/28/1995 | |
| Head gasket failed, causing engine oil leak. | |||
| The vehicle ran out of oil within 3 weeks because of the hole in the head gaskets. dealer said this would cause a fire if oil gets on manifold. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 10/28/1995 | ||
| Engine head gasket failed/leaking. | |||
| 03/31/1997 | 1 | 11/09/1996 | |
| Oil galley plugs failed. | |||
| 03/31/1997 | 1 | 11/09/1996 | |
| Head gasket failed. | |||
| 03/16/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket leak. | |||
| 10/03/1996 | |||
| While driving (70) mph on interstate vehicle cut down and picked back up, there was a loud noise and smoke and the car just died. the timing belt on the vehicle broke. *ak | |||
| 06/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Engine head oil galley plugs failed prior to recall. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/13/2006 | 132232 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph on normal road conditions, the oil light illuminated and the front end of the vehicle started to smoke. an independent mechanic examined the vehicle and determined that the head oil galley plugs needed to plugged in or replaced. the contact called the dealer and manufacturer, who determined that the repairs were not covered under nhtsa recall #96v006000 regarding engine and engine cooling :engine:gasoline due to the vin. the vehicle was unable to be driven, no repairs have been made. updated 11/30/2006 - the manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle under recall. *nm | |||
| 10/25/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle caught fire while parked with the engine off which belonged to the consumer's son. *ph (mary francis on behalf of alex francis) the fire may have been caused by a faulty engine plug. recall#96v006000. other consumer contact info: alex francis 754-235-8335 *sc *jb | |||
| 03/30/2004 | 50000 | 0 | 08/07/1996 |
| My dodge stratus 1996 leaks oil like a siva. i believe this to be a global issue with this vehicle and the v6 engine used in it. i have cared for this care very well and it has been maintained better than recommended by dodge. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 10 | 07/01/2003 | |
| My name is jovan j. mathews, and i am a twenty-four year old father of three who is currently receiving social security. i am writing this letter today because i am having some problems with my 1996 dodge stratus (vin# 13ej46x5tn118925). the types of problems that i am having consists of air conditioning leaks, electrical circuits that malfunction, transmission troubles, premature brake wear, head gasket problems, and poor driveability. chrysler motor corporation prides itself as representing value, quality, durability and reliability, but i cant seem to see that as a true statement with all of my current problems. i could not believe all the problems that i am having with this vehicle at one given time so i decided to research my difficulties on the internet and i found that i am not the only one with these same issues. i feel that daimlerchrysler corp should be held responsible for my repairs due to circumstances caused by shoddy parts and quality. so far i have replaced the timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, water pump, alternator, alternator belt, rotors, bake shoes, rear wheel cylinders, pcv valve, dryer, ac compressor, tires, all filters, and fluids. i am in dyer need of a exhaust manifold, windshield, struts, shocks, steering wheel, head gasket. also, i am experiencing steering wheel oscillation/vibration above 50 mph, rough ride on road with irregular surface & bottoming out on pothole, erratic idle, performance loss, overheats in traffic &/or a/c becomes inoperative, warm-up sag, hesitation & driveway die out, rear grid defogger indicator light malfunctions, inside lights work improperly, erratic, late or harsh automatic transmission shifts , frequency rumble or gear noise from front between 50 & 70 mph , musty odor and defroster fails to clear glass. as it appears i need a lot of work and being low income i need help.*ak | |||
| 04/18/2003 | |||
| The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of the recall (96v006000) but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. the recall was for the engine cylinder head oil galley plug. *nlm | |||
| 08/04/1998 | 2 | 10/01/2095 | |
| From all the people i've read about having so many problems with their dodge stratus. i believe something needs to be done. we had the head gasket replaced in 1998 and now it is failing again. the engine smells like it could start on fire from all the oil this car leaks. chrysler knows about this but refuses to do anything about it. hopefully you will help us. thanks dt | |||
| 11/10/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2002 | |
| Tried contacting dodge and even though there is a problem and they know of it they said tough. dt | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2002 | |
| Discovered a severe oil leak at the head gasket during a routine oil change. the coolant was heavily contaminated with oil as well. everyone i've spoken to about this says everyone knows it's a problem with dodge stratus 4cyl's and neon 4cyl's, but no recall has happened for this. it was recommended that i get rid of the car due to the expense of having to re-repair this regularly because of the bad block/head design. help!! dt | |||
| 08/29/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving at 35 mph vehicle stalled. dealer notified. *mr | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Consumer is requesting reimbursement of services rendered to his vehicle for a defective valve cover on the gaskets. there is a recall (96v006)out for the same make/model and year as consumers vehicle. *jg | |||
| 04/02/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2002 | |
| Tried to get dodge of bellevue to fix problem but were no help!!. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 05/30/2001 | 01/01/2097 | ||
| Oil leaks down engine and when driving onto exhaust system...fire hazard. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2000 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Vehicle leaks 1qt/day at start now it has increased to 3qt/day and oil is now leaking into radiator. *ak | |||
| 08/17/2001 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| During the end of summer my car engine repeatedly shut off while driving at normal speeds (usually @20 - 40mph). i brought my car to the dealer because my car repeatedly shuts off when i turn corners or driving at low speeds of 30 or less it will just shut off in the middle of traffic. i have my 3 children in the car with me most of the time and we have faced many close accidents! once the car's rpm shuts down the car shuts off no matter where i am. when i drive 50mph or more my car jerks. my car also accelerates while drive 40mph or less on its own in several instances i almost hit cars in front of me during red lights. my abs light stays on all the time. i brought it to the dealer and they told me they didn't know why it was on and that it would cost $70.00 an hour for a computerized checkup which i can not afford. another time i brought my car to the dealer for the engine shutoff problem they told me they couldn't find the problem and assumed the throttle bottle was the cause. westminister dodge cleaned the throttle bottle and my car still continues to shutoff since summer of 2001. my air brake failed me in 9/2001, i ended up unable to stop my car from knocking off a wheel cover of a mitsubishi 4 door. my car shutoff when i tried to stop the car to avoid hitting the mitsubishi and my front end of my car (license plate nose) took off her wheelcover in which i offered to replace for $40.00. i am very afraid of what will happen next since the dealer can't find the problem. my newest problem as of 1/14/2002 is my steering wheel columm. i don't feel like i have full control of my car it kind of rides all over the rode. i don't know how much longer it will be before i get in a major accident because of unfixable car failure! i can't afford another car or trade in. | |||
| 10/04/2001 | 10/01/2001 | ||
| Failure comparable to recall dated 1/22/96, nhtsa campaign id #96v006000. per daimler chrysler, my vehicle's vin does not apply to this recall. i believe that my car should have been part of this recall as it is same make, model and year as vehicles under this recall. what can i do?*ak | |||
| 03/10/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Two complaints: first - never received a recall notice # 671 issued on 4/1996 of which this vehicle should have been included (built through 10/13/1995) this car was built on 10/13/1995. at state inspection this past march noticed it was starting to leak oil and now is leaking about 2 to 3 qts a week (10/6/2001).went to dealer & asked about recall they contacted crysler and were told to check if galley plugs were the cause. dealer checked and said the head gasket was leaking badly. contacted chrysler today and said they will get back to me. went to your consumer complaints listing and found that of 287 complaints filed under the engine catagory 217 or 76% were for oil leaks or head gasket blown! under engine gasket covers 124 records all 100% were for oil leaks. safety hazard of fire is quite possible why isn't the manufacturer required to do a recall? from what i have heard this is quite a problem with all status's through model year 2000. thank you. *ak | |||
| 07/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Recall 96 v 006 000/engine: unable to get dealer; sahara motors; delta, ut; phone # 435-864-7756 to honor recall; seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak vehicle has been at the dealer for 3 months due to problems with the parts. *jb | |||
| 1 | 01/01/2001 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/09/2001 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| During normal operation of vehicle engine will stall while traveling at any speed. dealership has examined vehicle and determined that computer was faulty and needed to be replaced twice. problem has occurred again, and dealership could not determine source of problem. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| Oil is leaking from the engine onto cooling system. a recall has been issued on vehicle make and model. however, this vehicle has not been included due to vin. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/08/2001 | |||
| Engine is leaking oil and is not considered to be under recall 96v006000 for this type of vehicle. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/03/2001 | 1 | 12/01/2000 | |
| This car was sold to me defective and now neither the warranty company or the dealship wants to handle it.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Manufacture knows of problem and will not put a recall on an item that has an impact on the enviroment. what kind of company sells items that failand not fix it right? no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 4 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| Recall 96 v 006 000. vehicle is leaking oil from galley plug. this vehicle is not included in recall due to vin. manufacturer notified.*ak engine had massive amount of oil leaking, engine caught fire and consumer burned her hand, there was $2800 worth of damage, mecahnic replaced gully plug and head gaskets along with burned hoses and belts, mechanic stated head gasket was leaking very large amounts of oil, also stated that fire was probably related to gulley plug oil leak. *slc | |||
| 11/11/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Manufacturer refused to assist with repair, citing condition of vehicle despite low mileage on engine and common nature of problem. *ak | |||
| 03/13/2001 | |||
| Consumer contacted dealership in regard to recall notice 96v00600 concerning engine. dealership tated that they had no information regarding this recall. please provide any additional information.*ak | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/03/2001 | |||
| Vehcile will stall and/or die. then, vehicle will restart. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| Consumer has intermittent problems with vehicle stalling and not starting. when vehicle stalls, it loses steering & brakes. consumer has taken it to 3 different dealers, who couldn't find a remedy. crankshaft was replaced, but didn't remedy problem. a diagnostic test didn't give a reading. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| Oil leak - started 2 years ago, now major problem. clunking sound - dealer checked suspension recall and stated vehicle was ok. *ak | |||
| 01/07/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| I have learned that numerous people have experienced this same problem and for some, chrysler has reimbursed them for repairs. our local news did a report on secret warranties for the dodge stratus head gasket replacement. i contacted chrysler in january, 1999 after the repairs were made and they denied my claim. i called again today, 01/05/01 and was denied again. help please! * no safety defect. *ak | |||
| 12/21/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| My car stopped on me on the highway, 12/21/00, the car constantly leaks oil, and i put oil in it every three weeks. the cars motor is knocking, now it starts up but stops anywhere on the street. it just cuts off, i called crysler and they said it was not on recall for the engine. but i found out it was on your recall database, the engine recall 96v006000. *ak | |||
| 11/09/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/15/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed fro above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| I have had nothing but major problems with this car in the short 7 months that i've had it. chrysler has done nothing about it. | |||
| 11/04/1999 | 1 | ||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/04/1999 | 1 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/23/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| The car caught fire while parked. the temperature gauge never went up, nor did the check engine light come on. my mechanic said that there was an oil leak in the engine. it was supposed to go to the shop on monday, september 25 to have the engine looked at. the car caught fire the saturday before.*ak | |||
| 09/18/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| No summary | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| 1) transmission leak due to crack in case. mechanic diagnosed as crack due to damaged differential carrier. described as mounting pin broke or worked loose, allowing play in differential, banging against case. 2) faulty starter motor caused repeated failure of fuse. fuse would blow immediately upon ignition attempt. 3) constant oil leak from rear of engine. mechanic diagnosed as head gasket seal. 4) trunk lid often will not latch. | |||
| 09/05/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| We were driving on i-69 in tulsa, ok on september 5, 1999, travelling about 75 mph in the left lane of traffic when the car suddenly and without warning downshifted into second gear. fortunately, the traffic was light on the highway and we were able to get off without incident. at that time, we had no idea what it had done and were perplexed - was it the transmission? tire blow out? the car continued to run however but would not let us shift out of second gear. we read our owner's manual and learned that what happened was a safety feature when the computer detects something wrong, the car will automatically downshift so no additional damage, etc. will be caused! we also noted to shut off the car and restart it and it would re-set but hte check engine light would stay on. we took it first to the dealership the next business day (tuesday) and they started mumbling about the transmission needing replaced without even a diagnostic check! we then took it to tuneup masters who did a check and found no codes, nothing wrong. another year has passed and my check engine light came on again but not while travelling at high speed. a code was noted this time for the transmission. i am getting rid of this car. bad things are getting ready to happen and i can't afford it. my concern, however, is this safety feature of downshifting at high speeds. i will not sell it privately as i am concerned a family will buy it and something awful may happen. i know, buyer beware but it seems dangerous to me. i just wondered if anyone else has encountered this problem with the computer and/or engine? i have kept up on my oil changes, etc., new brakes, new tires, but it just seems to do this randomly and without warning and then the car runs fine after it is re-set. thank you for your attention to this report. | |||
| 07/06/2000 | |||
| While driving down the highway and all of sudden vehicle loses power and shuts off. this has happened several times. contacted the dealer no warranty.*ak | |||
| 04/24/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | |||
| While driving vehicle intermittently stalled. *ak | |||
| 02/21/2000 | 1 | ||
| Owner was not notified of recall for the engine cylinder head oil galley plug (96v006000) causing the engine to catch on fire. nlm | |||
| 01/02/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/11/2000 | |||
| Consumer took vehicle into repair shop for oil leak, and found out from mechanic that vehicle was recalled. however, chrysler confirmed that consumer's vehicle was not affected by recall 96v006000/ engine due to vin although it had the same defective part. *ak | |||
| 07/04/1999 | 6 | 09/01/1998 | |
| The vehicle has a history of stalling while driving, and more frequently of not starting on occasion regardless as to whether it sat overnight or only a few minutes. three visits to either jay chevrolet or al serra dodge, has resulted in only the timing chain being fixed. however this solved only the original stall, but has not solved the problem completely, and no other solution has been offered. on second trip to dealer, the car would not start while on the tow truck, but did start later when service tried it. they just kept sending the car back with no solution to the problem. i have two children driving this car, and do not appreciate them being stranded. this is a potentially dangerous sitution for my children to be in and no one seems to care. *ak | |||
| 02/16/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Consumer was traveling at 35mph and heard a knocking noise. pulled over, checked oil, nothing showed on the dip stick, and it was only enough for the oil filter. took it to the dealer who indicated that consumer was responsible for the charges. consumer picked it up the next day. dealer told her there was a knocking in the vehicle. had to replace head gaskets, and put new motor in. manufacturer agreed to go half & half on motor. *ml | |||
| 10/05/1999 | 5 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Huge problem with this, car dies in middle of busy road due to this defect. no safety defect listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/20/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving at about 65 mph car started jerking, and engine check light came on. then it locked up, and consumer had to make a sudden stop on the side of the road. consumer had to have car towed to a mechanic, mechanic said consumer needed a new engine. *ak | |||
| 02/02/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| The consumer stated that vehicle had a minor oil leak when she purchased vehicle a couple of months ago. engine had to be replaced. consumer searched for a place to to find an engine. she found an engine, and it had the same defect, an oil leak. *ak | |||
| 01/23/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| I took my car into the dealer after immediately finding out what the problem is. i am financing this car and have an extended warranty. they stated that it is covered, but that they won't fix it do to me not keeping oil in the car. i have had regular maintenance/oil changes on this car and this is a crock of s---. i have been on the web and find that this is a common defect with dodge neons and stratuses. my mechanic has even offered to vouch for this problem. i refuse to pay for damages incurred by faulty construction of the car by the chrysler company, especially when it is a *covered* part. i will never again buy a dodge car. i have had to replace the brake pads/ rotors twice and seem to continuously need belts and tune ups. i am thoroughly upset that my first car purchase turned out to be a piece of crap and nothing but trouble. if they will not fix this covered repair, they will see me in court. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 09/04/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle leaked approximately 1 quart per 1,000 miles from defective head gasket. repair shop indicated that this is a known common problem with both the 2.0 and 2.4l engines, but chrylser corporation has refused to acknowledge and issue recall. *ak | |||
| 11/10/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Engine has severe oil leak from head gasket, possible fire hazard. *ak | |||
| 11/10/1999 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/14/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| I am very unsatisfied with the dodge stratus. i think it is absolutely ridiculous that i have to pay $610 out of my pocket for a part that the chrysler mechanics themselves admit to be a common failure. i think chrysler should stand behind their product a little more and replace the defective gasket which seems to be defective on all the stratus and neon's of people whom i know. | |||
| 10/06/1999 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| Engine suddenly leaks oil after driving only 5 miles on highway...strong odor of oil from engine...had to replace one and one half quarts...garage mechanic warned of possible engine fire if not fixed...reported to manufacturer, citing nhtsa campaign number 96v006000 for reference as it describes the problem exactly. was informed that my vehicle was not a part of any recall by that number....have pulled many customer complaint reports about vehicle which cite the exact same problem i am having.....cannot drive the car at highway speeds... | |||
| 07/08/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket failure causing oil leak | |||
| 10/02/1999 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| The vehicle was inspected at cerritos dodge, 18827 studebaker road, cerritos, california 90703, phone 562-402-5335, service 562-924-8275. i was informed that my engine head gasket was blown and leaking badly over the exhaust manifold which is a fire hazard in the engine compartment. i was also informed that the designed in haed gasket from dodge was inappropriate for the application, and that the replacement gasket was appropriatelly thicker with metal lining as should have been done in the first place. i feel that since this is a design flaw and fire hazard, the 1996 dodge stratus with this problem should be recalled by the manufacturer. the estimated cost for part replacement and additional service needed after this procedure is estimated to be $750 to $1000. | |||
| 09/23/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| I had the head gasket replaced the first time not even 20.000 miles later i am going to have to replace it again. i would appreciate the chrysler/dodge corp. helping to pay some if not all of the costs this time. if they do not i will not ever own another dodge or chrysler product again. i am very dissatisfied at this time. a haed gasket should not have to be replaced every 20,000 miles or so. please respond a.s.a.p,. april d. hott | |||
| 09/28/1998 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| I have to replace it again. the car has always seemed to have some form of oil leak since purchasing or it has always consumed the oil. i had to pay the entire cost the first time for the repairs and would appreciate it if the company would take care of some if not all of the costs this time. if they do not it will be the last time i own a dodge or chrsler vehicle. i am a very dissatisfied customer . april d. hott | |||
| 01/09/1999 | |||
| Air conditioner/ brakes and engine are not working. consumer wii later describe the problems and defects of vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/23/1999 | 4 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Car has been serviced 4 times for same failure. | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Oil leak on engine has been continous since i purchased the car. | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Enging light &air bag light comes on when the gaugaes sto working this is the second time it has happen the dealer stated there wainting on a phone call from te crystler coperation to be able to fix problem this wiring defect is a major problem might need to be checked into for recalls instrument panel goes out fuel speedometer water gauges all stop working then they will come back on work for a minute check engine light along with air bag light comes on | |||
| While driving the vehicle it made a loud noise . also, brakes gave in and engine blew up. vehicle has been totaled. *ak | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Head gasket failure resulting in leakage due to possible recall related failure (96v-006). mjs | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| No summary listerd for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/28/1999 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| Oil has leaked since feb '99. it cannot be found where oil leakage is coming from. also manifold gasket is not functioning-loud noise coming from engine from speed of 5mph or more. manifold gasket needs to be replaced. | |||
| 03/08/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Excessive oil leak;-took to dealer. needed head gasket replaced. still leaking oil when i picked it up. took back to dealer. rear main seal leaking oil. many others with same problem. please make chrysler recall these item. | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Rack & pinion replaced once, power steering not working when cold. also, oil leaking from engine | |||
| 03/08/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| No summary | |||
| 01/05/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Engine caught on fire and then threw a rod. upon vehicle inspection found a hole in engine block the size of a basketball. | |||
| 12/15/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| No summary for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle experienced an oil leak which may cause a fire if a source of ignition. cause unknown. has not been to dealer. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Engine is leaking oil. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Increasing engine oil leakage evident from between the engine to transmission junction but does not appear to originate from the head assembly (i.e. valve cover), possibly the main bearing or ?oil galley plug? | |||
| 08/11/1998 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| No summary provided by consumer | |||
| 07/24/1997 | 3 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Engine continually leaking oil, replacement of the faulty head gasket did not remedy leaks. | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Defective oil galley plug which is located around cylinder head is causing excessive oil leakage. dealer has been notified*ak | |||
| While parked in garage the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. insurance company thinks its due to a recall. *ak | |||
| 06/20/1997 | 1 | 02/28/1996 | |
| Engine fire. | |||
| 12/11/1996 | 4 | 05/29/1996 | |
| Engine stalled. | |||
| 12/11/1996 | 05/29/1996 | ||
| Vehicle has had multiple engine shut down while during travel or failures to start. | |||
| 08/16/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Vehicle fire. | |||
| Upon startup had to pump gas to start vehicle, vehicle is fuel injected. *ak | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire. please describe. *ak | |||
| 10/11/1996 | 1 | 03/18/1996 | |
| Engine compartment fire due to oil leak. | |||
| The vehicle caught on fire while driving because the work was not performed under the recall after three times of taking it in to be repaired. please describe in detail. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Virginia beach dodge 96v006. upon completion of recall problem still exists. this did not remedy the problem.*ak | |||
| 05/17/1996 | |||
| Consumer was driving the vehicle when the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 10 | 07/01/2003 | |
| My name is jovan j. mathews, and i am a twenty-four year old father of three who is currently receiving social security. i am writing this letter today because i am having some problems with my 1996 dodge stratus (vin# 13ej46x5tn118925). the types of problems that i am having consists of air conditioning leaks, electrical circuits that malfunction, transmission troubles, premature brake wear, head gasket problems, and poor driveability. chrysler motor corporation prides itself as representing value, quality, durability and reliability, but i cant seem to see that as a true statement with all of my current problems. i could not believe all the problems that i am having with this vehicle at one given time so i decided to research my difficulties on the internet and i found that i am not the only one with these same issues. i feel that daimlerchrysler corp should be held responsible for my repairs due to circumstances caused by shoddy parts and quality. so far i have replaced the timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, water pump, alternator, alternator belt, rotors, bake shoes, rear wheel cylinders, pcv valve, dryer, ac compressor, tires, all filters, and fluids. i am in dyer need of a exhaust manifold, windshield, struts, shocks, steering wheel, head gasket. also, i am experiencing steering wheel oscillation/vibration above 50 mph, rough ride on road with irregular surface & bottoming out on pothole, erratic idle, performance loss, overheats in traffic &/or a/c becomes inoperative, warm-up sag, hesitation & driveway die out, rear grid defogger indicator light malfunctions, inside lights work improperly, erratic, late or harsh automatic transmission shifts , frequency rumble or gear noise from front between 50 & 70 mph , musty odor and defroster fails to clear glass. as it appears i need a lot of work and being low income i need help.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle has been notely repaired and unsuccessfully repaired.. part now on back call by dodge around the country.. this vehicle will continue to have problems stated by several mechanics. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 11/10/1999 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 01/13/1999 | 1 | ||
| Faulty head gasket caused the vehicle to leak oil, the oxygen sensor was also faulty, consumer request reimbursement. nlm | |||
| 02/05/1999 | 1 | ||
| Engine check light keeps coming on. took to dealer & had it checked. informed oxygen sensor was causing light to come on. oil had started leaking out of engine. the head gaskets, which covered oxygen sensor, had burned the oil. can smell it when vehicle was being parked. the mechanic did all the repairs to vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/25/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Oxygen sensor replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Headgasket blewout since purchase. also, consumer has had to replace master cylinder, power steering pump, catalytic converter, and valve cover gasket. *ak *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 10 | 07/01/2003 | |
| My name is jovan j. mathews, and i am a twenty-four year old father of three who is currently receiving social security. i am writing this letter today because i am having some problems with my 1996 dodge stratus (vin# 13ej46x5tn118925). the types of problems that i am having consists of air conditioning leaks, electrical circuits that malfunction, transmission troubles, premature brake wear, head gasket problems, and poor driveability. chrysler motor corporation prides itself as representing value, quality, durability and reliability, but i cant seem to see that as a true statement with all of my current problems. i could not believe all the problems that i am having with this vehicle at one given time so i decided to research my difficulties on the internet and i found that i am not the only one with these same issues. i feel that daimlerchrysler corp should be held responsible for my repairs due to circumstances caused by shoddy parts and quality. so far i have replaced the timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, water pump, alternator, alternator belt, rotors, bake shoes, rear wheel cylinders, pcv valve, dryer, ac compressor, tires, all filters, and fluids. i am in dyer need of a exhaust manifold, windshield, struts, shocks, steering wheel, head gasket. also, i am experiencing steering wheel oscillation/vibration above 50 mph, rough ride on road with irregular surface & bottoming out on pothole, erratic idle, performance loss, overheats in traffic &/or a/c becomes inoperative, warm-up sag, hesitation & driveway die out, rear grid defogger indicator light malfunctions, inside lights work improperly, erratic, late or harsh automatic transmission shifts , frequency rumble or gear noise from front between 50 & 70 mph , musty odor and defroster fails to clear glass. as it appears i need a lot of work and being low income i need help.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 11/01/1996 | |||
| Trunk lid came down on driver's head, causing a mild concussion. also,replaced warped brake rotors/steering rack and power steering and egr valve. in addition, engine check light came on. *mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 11/28/2004 | 37840 | 1 | |
| While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. it was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. *ak recall campaign; nhtsa campaign id number : 96v006000. the consumer took the vehicle to have the recall service done and the problem became worse. *tc | |||
| 16 | |||
| 2nd request fax fwd email fm behalf of jovan j. matthews (tx) re numerous defects on a 1996 dodge stratus (vin#1b3ej46x5tn118925). *mr the a/c leaked, electrical circuits malfunctioned, transmission problems, premature brake wear, head gasket problems, and poor driveability. there was steering oscillation when driven above 50 mph, rough ride when there was an irregular surface, erratic idle, performance loss, overheating in traffic and or the a/c would become inoperative, warm-up sag, hesitation/die out, rear grid defogger indicator light malfunctioned, inside lights worked improperly, erratic late harsh transmission shifts, frequent rumble or gear noise from the front between 50 and 70 mph, musty odor and defogger failed to clear the glass. *scc the vehicle was also in need of an exhaust manifold and struts. *jb | |||
| 11/24/2003 | 71000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 |
| I have a 1996 dodge stratus (71,000 miles) with a severe oil leak from the head gasket. it is a 2.4l engine and like all others if has failed. chrystler knows they have a poor product and a failure of a design, but they do not want to take any responsibility for their mistake. this car has been driven very little, mostly to school to drop off the kids and to the local stores. a car with less than 9,000 miles a year on it should not have a $1000.00 repair to such a major part. the chrystler corporation should repair all 2.4l engines at their cost because it is terrible engine. i will never buy another chrystler product and i will attempt to ersuade everyone i know from making the mistake i made ! *ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Ltr fm jovan mathews (tx) re problems with his 1996 dodge stratus and asking daimler chrysler to initiate a recall. *mr the a/c leaked, electric circuits malfunctioned, transmission problems, premature brake wear, head gasket, and poor drive ability. the consumer had replaced the timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, water pump, alternator, alternator belt, rotors, brake shoes, rear wheel cylinders, pcv valve, dryer, a/c compressor, tires, all filters, and fluids. the vehicle was in need of an exhaust manifold, windshield, struts, shocks, steering wheel, and a head gasket. the vehicle experienced steering wheel oscillation/vibration above 50 mph, rough ride on road with irregular surface, erratic idle, performance loss, overheated,warm up sag, hesitation, rear grid defogger indicator malfunction, inside lights had become inoperative, late/harsh automatic transmission shifts, frequency rumble or gear noise from the front between 50 and 70 mph, musty odor, and the defroster failed to clear the glass. *scc *jb | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Consumer states manifold has cracked, causing fumes to seep into the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states vehicle was serviced by dealer, technician noticed engine manifold needed to be replaced, but parts were not available. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front exhaust pipe has cracked . dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak consumer states crack is on flexible part of exhaust pipe, mechanic advised consumer that cracked should have never occured, and the original pipe was probably defective.*jb | |||
| 05/01/1997 | |||
| The car exibits the same problems described in the recal 671 for the 1996 dodge stratus oil leaking on exhaust manifold emitting a horrible smell could cause under hood fire. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/27/1996 | ||
| Exhaust manifold cracked. *et | |||
| 02/28/1999 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| Oil has leaked since feb '99. it cannot be found where oil leakage is coming from. also manifold gasket is not functioning-loud noise coming from engine from speed of 5mph or more. manifold gasket needs to be replaced. | |||