Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Information request regarding 1996 dodge stratus recalls.*mr the vehicle has experienced many problems. the consumer would like to know if the vehicle has any recalls, if so were they completed. the consumer would also like to know if she is due reimbursement for any components she had replaced that were recalled. *nm | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 03/15/1997 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Many others have had this problem and chrsyler needs to step up to the plate and own up to this defect.no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 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 | |||
| 09/26/1997 | 3 | 12/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above 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 | |||
| 11/08/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Both failures should not have happened on a vehicle 3 years old with 45-50,000 miles | |||
| 08/20/1998 | |||
| There was a shudder type sound and the transmission locked up, the car lost power, brakes did not work properly and lights came on the dashboard. the car locked in drive and could not be put into any other gear. the driver had to put the emergency brake on. eventually the vehicle was forced into gear. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 1 | |||
| Oil leak. | |||
| 03/25/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Engine warning light illuminated. | |||