Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 1801405 | 03/25/2005 | 10013716 | Flash: mil illumination diagnostic trouble codes (dtc/diagnostic trouble code) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306-cold start misfire. *sc | 04/25/2005 | |
| 0802804 | 08/03/2004 | 10009791 | Intermittent loss of accessories (ig1 circuit) on initial vehicle start. *tt | 10/25/2004 | |
| 080403 | 09/01/2003 | 10003996 | Control solenoids failure in vacuum harness turbocharged engines due to open circuit. 2001 - 2003 cirrus also included. *tt | 11/10/2003 | |
| 0800303A | 10/27/2004 | 0803604 | 10001517 | Sentry key - key immobilizer security system. *tt this bulletin replaces 08-003-03 rev a. *tt | 06/05/2003 |
| 0800702 | 03/25/2002 | 634087 | Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *slc | 09/27/2002 | |
| 0802601 | 12/14/2001 | 628328 | Some vehicles may exhibit a flickering trip computer and/or radio display, instrument panel illumination, and/or overhead/dome lights. *tt | 03/07/2002 | |
| 0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| 0803800 | 12/08/2000 | 616718 | Subject regarding safety systems - vehicle modifications / repair. *tt | 03/08/2001 | |
| 0803300 | 11/03/2000 | 615684 | Some vehicles may exhibit a fault code in the radio when performing diagnostic using the drb iii. the code reads cold cd. the fault code is not displayed to the customer and is only displayed when performing diagnostics. | 01/28/2001 | |
| 0803600 | 11/17/2000 | 615687 | Subject regarding circuits effected by ignition off draw (iod) fuse. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 899 | 11/01/2001 | 628218 | On some vehicles the traveler module may transmit an erroneous security system signal if the vehicle is facing west when started, preventing the engine from starting. *tt | 03/06/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 212 | 1 | |
| I have a dodge stratus se sedan, 2001 model.. while turning left into a parking lot the steering wheel almost locked up, then something snapped and broke inside. i regain steering but my airbag light was on and remains on. the other controls on the steering wheel such as cruise control and the horn do not work.. i feel the cruise control not working, the wheel freezing up momentarily until you break the ribbon wire inside the clockspring both are safety hazards. the part that is defective is the clockspring.. it is available from the dealer only at a cost over $129.00.. it is very cheaply made and is essentially a ribbon wire wrapped around a plastic spool. it is capable of binding up and preventing the steering wheel to turn. one should be inspected and any engineer will agree it is very poorly designed. as much as airbag costs and as much is it is engineered, to have a cheaply made part prevent it's functioning make no sense at all. dodge and jeep chrysler im sure.. need to take responsibility and recall these vehicles and replace this part with a much better engineered replacement. i almost crashed and now if i do crash i have no airbag and i have no horn to warn other drivers if they're about to crash into me. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2008 | 175000 | 1 | |
| Has problems with starting. replaced wire and fuse in box. still doing the same thing. *tr | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving and turning to the right consumer heard a noise coming from the brakes. also brake light illuminated on the dashboard . dealer inspected several times, but problem recurred. *ak the emergency brake light illuminated when the consumer made right turns down a grade. it was later determined that the brake fluid was low. the interior lights blink intermittently. *nm | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 3000 | 5 | 08/27/2001 |
| I have constantly taken my car in for the same reasons. the car jerks, the whole car vibrates when it rains, if it's cold out the car refuses to start in the morning. there have been numerous transmission and piston problems.*ak | |||
| 1 | 02/18/2003 | ||
| The dashboard lights became dim while driving. *nlm the dash lights flickered while the vehicle was in motion. repair was available for the consumers to pay out of pocket. service bulletin# l4-148 *scc *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 01/14/2004 | 47000 | 12 | 01/24/2001 |
| Dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield, which consequently caused a grouted circuit. thereby causing my engine to die out. my vehicle is a lease, and the warranty is up, and i never received any recall information. recall info on this call, and the prior year are numerous deadly one. those which can possibly cause injury, or death. i was almost a statistic today when my vehicle died out completely in an exit ramp off the highway. please help me find out how responsible the dealership is because i never received any!!!! recall letters. i received their bill, but yet no recall info. this vehicle is only three years old. i have prior to this vehicle purchased three other vehicles from yonkers avenue dodge, and have traded them in for new ones, but they too had problems, and the dealer never gave me any breaks in price. they just saw a female walk in, and read the sucker sign on my forehead. anyhow my car is now stuck in a shell gas station, which was consequently off the ramp i was stuck on. i was pushed there to get me out of harms way. i will not allow this dealer to continue to stick people, or chrysler to stick people with the bill to a car that dies out before the lease is up!! if you can help please email me. as well as let other dodge stratus se owners know that the numerous problems these cars suffer from before these owners get killed, or kill others. thank you for your attention to this matter. respectfully, ms. vivian pena. *cb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 01/02/2007 | 95847 | 4 | 02/13/2001 |
| Noticed my car seemed to be losing performance. failure started when my car would shut off while i was driving when i turned on the heat. this happened 4 times in one day and the fourth time i almost had an accident on interstate 5. i did have firestone check the vehicle and they could not find the cause. i search this site for recalls and found recall number 00v299002 which states prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. this could cause the engine to die out, increasing the risk of a crash which is exactly what i'm experiencing when i drive. i have kept up the maintenance on this vehicle with jiffy lube and firestone, so there should be no reason why this is happening other than a manufactures defect. i called the local dodge dealer and manufacturer and they both stated there is no recall for my dodge stratus 2001 for this problem. i was in shock to think that nhtsa is aware of the problem and the people responsible for there products are not. hopefully, this complaint will spark the manufacturer to make this a recall and prevent myself and others from being seriously injured in a car accident, due to no fault of our own. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2001 | |||
| While drivining consumer's son fell asleep and knocked water off cup holder onto floorboard. started to smell wires burning, and heard crackling noises. contacted fire department, and was informed that wires under front seat were exposed and causing the noise. indicated to let wires dry before using vehicle. after drying started vehicle nd crackling noise was still heard until fuse was removed. contacted manufacturer, and informed consumer that it was not their problem, it was owner's fault.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 01/02/2007 | 1 | 10/18/2002 | |
| I have 2001 dodge stratus that has a electrical problems. took it to 1 dealer said that it was the battery change the battery and $179.00 later still have the same problem dash board light are not working the battery light and seat belt light stay on. you can not tell the speed or see how much gas you have. try to go to dealer his shop closed for good. when to another dealer said it was a closter and after $800.00 still have same problem. took it back to have him fix it right they decline to fix it. what do i do? this is my daughter car and it is a danger to drive. *nm | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 70000 | 3 | 03/14/2002 |
| Automatic transmission failed @70,000 miles cost $1800.00 to rebuild. dash lights flicker constantly. radio works for anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour before it shuts itself off. wont come back on till car has been sitting for at least 12 hours, only to start all over.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 4 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Car has been in 19 times in 18 months for 15 separate issues. motor seems to have finally blown. took 4 tries to pass state inspection. chrysler keeps ignoring me, my dealership keeps ignoring me visit my site at http://members.tripod.com/~go_grl/dodge.html for full story. no return calls from chrysler thru today 10/30/2002 bill day, general manager at dealership ignoring issue long enough. now no car we'll see what they do to remedy this issue. dt | |||