Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0901104 | 04/27/2004 | 10006892 | Incorrect oil filter usage. also includes 2005 sebring and stratus. *tt | 05/18/2004 | |
| 0900704 | 03/02/2004 | 10006455 | Irregular engine snapping sound. *tt | 05/03/2004 | |
| 03008 | 04/01/2003 | 10001531 | Crankshaft oil passage mis-machined. *tt | 06/05/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 67000 | ||
| I own a 2003 dodge stratus and it suffered the same failure of its 2.7 liter engine as many others have experienced. the car does not run due to complete engine failure | |||
| 03/09/2006 | 20000 | 1 | 01/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was restarted and taken to the dealership which determined the sensors needed to be replaced. also, the power steering failed. the dealership determined the power steering pump leaked causing the failure. | |||
| 07/29/2005 | 33000 | 100 | 05/28/2003 |
| Dt: the consumer took vehicle to a dealership and repair shop several times for a squeaking noise that came from the left driver's side by the wheel. the source of the squeaking noise was unknown. the engine, a caliber to the steering wheel, air conditioning, brakes, and the flywheel were replaced. there is a still a squeaking noise and consumer does not know where it i comes from. the consumer is concerned about the safety of this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/18/2005 | 1 | 01/15/2004 | |
| Reliable mechanics refused to change the oil on my 2003 dodge stratus because they don't want to be responsible for an engine which has only 47,200 miles on it.mechanics state there is a major problem with this engine and sludge build up, and it is likely to need repairs of the engine, ranging from $3,000 and up, soon. as i've done some investigating, i have seen this as a major problem. we are faithful with our oil changes, and feel this company needs to recall this engine and fix this problem. i have three children and i have been reading that these engines just die in the middle of the road with no warning. dodge will have a much bigger problem if someone gets killed because of their carelessness to fix this problem. i really feel this needs to be adressed asap before someone or some family gets seriously injured.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/16/2003 | 9183 | 4 | |
| The 2003 dodge stratus we own is not safe for driving. rapidly overheating and shutting down, near accident with sudden stalling in traffic, regulators on the engine fan going out, headgaskets having to be replaced. car is not a year and has been serviced 2 times and still malfunctions. just got car back from shop and have to return it, because it is not idling properly. constant problems with vehicle.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/05/2009 | 95000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that abnormal sludge in the engine caused the failure. the repair would cost approximately $4,000. the engine size was 2.7l with six cylinders. the vehicle has not been repaired. he called the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer. the manufacturer did not assist. the failure and current mileages were 95,000. | |||
| 07/29/2005 | 33000 | 100 | 05/28/2003 |
| Dt: the consumer took vehicle to a dealership and repair shop several times for a squeaking noise that came from the left driver's side by the wheel. the source of the squeaking noise was unknown. the engine, a caliber to the steering wheel, air conditioning, brakes, and the flywheel were replaced. there is a still a squeaking noise and consumer does not know where it i comes from. the consumer is concerned about the safety of this vehicle. *ak | |||