Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
04V021000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1992 to 07/31/1999V (Vehicle)231576806/14/2004ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/13/200401/15/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. an inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Consequence SummaryEither circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. owner notification began on june 14, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NotesDaimlerchrysler recall no. c45.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
98V183000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/25/1994 to 01/21/1998V (Vehicle)68500010/26/1998ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/06/199808/17/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. the adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. a combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.
Consequence SummaryIf this happens, the ignition-park interlock system will be nonfunctional.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a self-adjusting design.
NotesOwner notification began october 26, 1998. 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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
21059903/05/1999604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt05/07/1999
21049902/26/1999604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt04/27/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
18129906/18/1999181797607298This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt09/17/1999
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
21079804/24/1998600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak06/05/1998
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
21039802/13/1998600372Subject on transaxle desensitization to intermittent faults / driveability improvements. *yc11/04/1999
21019802/13/1998600373Subject on shift schedule changes/enhancements. *yc05/12/1998

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EA03011CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/17/200301/30/2004AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK04V021000
 The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
EA03011CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/17/200301/30/2004AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK04V021000
 The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
05/07/200501/03/1999
 Vehicle fire
04/01/20052
 Complaint regarding the waiting time consumer had to endure when having recall repairs performed on 1998 dodge stratus. *mr the malfunction indicator lamp had come on. the transmission would not shift. the 02 sensor failed. the 02 sensor was replaced and reset and may have been the cause for the transmission problem. recall campaign #04v021000. *sc
02/01/1998
 Dealership gave me statement that recall item was fixed on 10-22-1999 and they did nothing. the problem still exists. i can manuver the shift lever from park position with the key out of the ignition. they did not replace the shifter assembly and interlock cable as stated in the recall notice i receiverd from chrysler. i called the dealer and was told to bring it back in. so i trust them to do this correctly?
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11/04/2006780003
 I have a 1998 dodge stratus es. the transmission will place itself in neutral at random times while at a stop. the only way to get the transmission working again is to restart the car. the car has the power-stick transmission. *nm
08/20/20041040001
 The key can be removed from the vehicle without vehicle being in park. also, shifts gears without the key being in the ignition. vehicle was taken to dealer on the transmission shift interlock.*ak
07/17/2004880001
 Vehicle rolled forward while parked and struck a house. there was no key in the vehicle at the time of the accident. the manufacturer denied the claim. recall o4v021000 was issued for this problem. *ak a recall noticed was received a week later for the park interlock . *nm
08/11/20041
 Vehicle was parked in the driveway it rolled backward and hit another vehicle. consumer contacted the dealer. then, consumer received a recall 04v021000 concerning ignition interlock. consumer was concerned because a collsion occurred and the problem had nort been resolved. *ak
10/04/2001105/01/1998
 Total transmission failure
08/01/199807/01/1998
 I tried to explain to mr. jay w/ chrysler corporation that my vehicle is having the same problem as indicated in nhtsa campaign id number 98v183000, but he was not interested.. *ak
05/01/1998
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
02/09/2000108/01/1998
 This car has been a major problem. head gasket failed at approx 11,000 on my way to airport to pick up family on april 10, 1999. couldn't get it in for service until april 14, 1999. transmission clutch started catching or scraping on something shortly after head gasket was replaced, i was told when work was completed (replaced cables on 11/18/1999) that problem was manufacturer defect mileage was 18,373. was again experiencing same problem with clutch on 2/29/2000. upon speaking with service team, was told there was a bad bearing in the transmission and they would be replacing both the cables and transmission parts; i also asked for them to check the engine light , because it was coming on and had a strong smell of gasoline; vaccum system was replaced. on 3/24/2000 internal parts of transmission were replaced at 22,349 mi. on 06/05/2000 engine stalled and was difficult to restart, engine was running really rough, replaced mapping computer @25,008 mi. came home from work on 8/23/2000 strong odor of gasoline. opened hood and watched gas leaking all over exhaust manifold. had it towed to dealership on 8/24/2000 w/ 29,539 mi. replaced cracked fuel injectors and leaking hoses. the car is now in again because of yet the same transmission/clutch problem previously complained about. think . . . i'm driving down i 95 with my family in my car. transmission fails, big truck runs the car over . . . does chrysler want that headache?
06/19/2000112/01/1998
 I requested recall inspection for transmission power train on 6-19-2000. while looking for info on my dodge stratus 9 8 on your website i accessed recalls and noticed that their were two for this car. one was for brake recall and i was notified by huntsville dodge and took the car in for the inspection the other recall was for power train transmission problem the recall date was owner notification oct 1998 i purchased this car in dec 98 and according to the info at that time this car was on there lot at the time of recall notification. i took the recall info to dealer and asked if that recall inspection was done while the car was in there possession and on there lot before it was sold to me in dec 98. they looked it up i guess by vin and told me no it was not i asked them to do it while they had it there. they said they would and did. my question and possible complaint to you is should not they have been required to do the recall inspection while in there possession at the car lot before being allowed to sell the car. thank you.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
07/14/1998
 Gear shift is defective. when moving it there is no need to put foot on the brakes, the vehicle shifts gears anyway. the dealer states that is the way the gear shift should be because of federal standards. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
06/07/20071
 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge stratus. the vehicle was repaired under recall # 04v021000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift). the dealer stated that the shift linkage cable was not a part of the recall and will not repair the vehicle for free. the vehicle has not been repaired. the purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. the current mileage is 189,608.
10/10/20037000003/10/2003
 In september of 2003 my brother the orginal owner of the 1998 dodge stratus sold me the car. and then right after he died. he purchased the car 6 months before he died in march 03. when i received the car i took it to the shop to get an oil change and the transmiison fliud changed. when i did this the oil man told me that i had no oil or transmisson fluid to change it had all leaked out. the oil man told me to get to a machanic as soon as i could. i took the car to get it fixed and the amco transmisson place chaged over 1,000.00 dollars to have it repaired. i see that it was 3 recalls on this car and one had to do with the power train, automatic transmisson/level and linkage. i called dodge at the number provided and they told me that the warranty was up and that if i had aready paid to get these thing fixed it would not be refundable.the transmisson fliud had all leaked out that i had to almost redo the hold engine. i donot have the old parts but i do have the receipt of repairs done.
07/30/20041
 The vehicle was recalled for automatic transaxle floor shifter/park interlock: nhtsa campaign 04v021000. the interlock knob failed to move and prevented the key from being removed from the ignition and the floor shifter. please describe details. *jb
10/31/19984
 Floor shift indicator does not shift properly. indicator is located on dashboard & not showing what gear vehicle is located in. also, steering wheel tilts where it obstructs the view of the indicator. *ak
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 Automatic transmission floor console design throw from d to r to park is too long resulting in consumer thinking that the vehicle is in park when in reverse.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
04/25/2002
 While in park on an incline with engine turned off gear jumped into reverse, and vehicle rolled backwards into another car. please provide any further information.*ak
 Gears can be changed witout depressing brake pedal. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
07/15/200003/01/1998
 1998 dodge stratus 2.4 dohc, on 7/15/2000 started hearing a low rumble/gear noise coming from the front of the car. took to dealer on 7/24/2000 and was told that both front wheel bearings were shot. total estimated bill was $510.00. i told dealer that there were 2 tsb's and he said that there was no additional warranty available. tsb #'s were sb054434 and sb6088758.*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
11/29/2004106/21/2004
 I bought a stratus from a used car dealer, which i understand buyer beware. just resently i had the tensioner bar bolt break off as i was driving the car, which could of cause a great deal of damage but i got lucky. plus, i take the freeway to work each day, what if that would have snap off in the middle of traffic? my car completely shut off, immediately. luckly, i was on a side street and had towed to a mechanic, i took it to the place that replaced my head gasket (another complaint) and they fixed it but also told me that dodge had made a complete new piece for it and had to get the full kit. which that costed me six hundred and fifty for that. i do have the old tensioner parts but i dont have the old head gasket parts.*ak

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