Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
080300608/25/20060803006A10021239Powertrain control module initialization. *kb03/23/2007
210030511/19/200510012341Transfer gear whine sound between 68 mph and 84 mph either accelerating or decelerating. *eh02/25/2005
210010402/10/200410005978Transmission solenoid replacement. *tt04/05/2004
2100503A08/01/2003210050310003550Delayed or temporary loss of transmission engagement after initial start up on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring convertible, sebring sedan, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt10/23/2003
210090310/02/2005210180510003524Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure. various models including the 2004 ram truck, durango, sebring convertible, cherokee, vision, neon, and voyager. *tt *sc10/22/2003
2100603A08/01/2003210060310003522Transmission harsh 4-3 downshift. *tt10/22/2003
210050305/11/2004210070410002045Delayed or temporary loss of transmission engagement after initial start up on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring convertible, sebring sedan, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt *mj08/12/2003
210060306/20/200310002046Transmission harsh 4-3 downshift on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt08/12/2003
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
180290704/26/200710021684Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. *kb06/15/2007
080150503/02/200510013731Powertrain control module initialization. *sc04/26/2005
1800604A04/06/20041800604B10005981Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. *tt *mj this bulletin supersedes bulletin 18-006-04a dated 04/06/2004. *tt04/05/2004
3011/01/200310005354Powertrain control module (pcm) electrical connector seal customer satisfaction notification no. c30. *tt02/23/2004
1800703C08/15/20031800703B10003541Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. 2004 models included. *tt10/23/2003
0301408/29/200310003520Service action 03014 - powertrain control module (pcm) electrical connector seal inspection/repair procedure. *tt10/22/2003
1800703B07/25/20031800703A10003417Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. 2004 models included. *tt10/20/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
03/15/2010210/25/2008
 2004 dodge stratus left axle broke off while driving. consumer also states that the tire fell off, brake rotor was replaced and then the ball joint went bad. *kb the consumer also stated the transmission gasket was replaced twice and the vehicle smelled hot. *jb
04/19/2007110/21/2003
 2004 dodge stratus with rear end problems. consumer had the resonator replaced, and then was told the rear struts needed to be replaced. when her dad was replacing the struts they broke into pieces because of all of the corrosion. *kb the consumer stated when she purchased the vehicle, there was a minor problem with the horn. the consumer stated she thinks there may be a problem with the transmission. as the vehicle changes gears, it will not change smoothly and ends up jerking back and forth as she tries to increase speed. the consumer stated the only way to stop it, is to take her foot off the accelerator and then accelerate through to the next gear *tr
08/16/200737980207/15/2007
 The ignition interlock on my 2004 dodge stratus is inoperative. at least twice, the key was removed after the engine was shut off by while the car was in drive. the car then began to roll away. the second time this happened, the car ran into an obstruction and suffered 25 thousand dollars in damage. *tr
08/31/20053045008/31/2005
 Click sound in left front area when accelerating (fwd and reverse) and breaking. seems to be a common problem with stratus r/t and the similar mitsubishi eclipse. similar complaints and discussion can be found here. http://www.eclipseforums.org/fortopic8583-0-asc-0.html. *nn
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
04/24/2010150000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge stratus. the contact started the vehicle and placed it into drive. there was an unusual increase in engine rpms and the vehicle immediately accelerated to speeds of 40 mph without warrant. the contact attempted to brake, but to no avail. the vehicle proceeded to crash into two pedestrians as well as another vehicle. the vehicle continued accelerating and the contact engaged the emergency brake. he continued to depress the brake pedal and maneuvered the vehicle over a curb. the contact then attempted to reverse the vehicle off of the curb and the vehicle then abnormally accelerated in reverse. the contact was able to stop the vehicle. the ambulance and police arrived at the scene and two pedestrians, the contact and the passenger in the contact
07/19/200834000
 1. ignition- ms. faulkner was transporting me to pick up my vehicle and her vehicle engine shut off just before she came to a stop. she stated that this had occurred on several occasions. the vehicle did not stall the day i drove it but when i stopped at a signal light the engine surged momentarily for approximately 3-4 seconds and then it returned to it?s normal idle. had i not had the brake pedal engaged the vehicle would have surged forward 2. transmission ? while driving on the interstate at speed limit and speed control set, upon resuming speed after coasting down a hill, there was a very distinct clunk that came from the transmission/transaxle. this same clunk occurred again at slow speeds when i slowing down for a signal. *tr
07/19/2008340001
 1. ignition- ms. faulkner was transporting me to pick up my vehicle and her vehicle engine shut off just before she came to a stop. she stated that this had occurred on several occasions. the vehicle did not stall the day i drove it but when i stopped at a signal light the engine surged momentary for approximately 3-4 seconds and then it returned to it?s normal idle. had i not had the brake pedal engaged the vehicle would have surged forward 2. transmission ? while driving on the interstate at speed limit and speed control set, upon resuming speed after coasting down a hill, there was a very distinct clunk that came from the transmission/transaxle. this same clunk occurred again at slow speeds when i slowing down for a signal. *tr
03/30/200895500106/16/2003
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge stratus. while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine was between 4 to 5 rpm's, but the vehicle would not accelerate forward. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the transmission failed. the current mileage was 96,000 and failure mileage was 95,500.
08/16/200773139107/17/2003
 The events leading up the failure of my vehicle were, the car kept turning off. i could restart it afterwards without a problem. i took the vehicle to the dodge dearlership and was told i needed a new transmission. this was repaired under the warranty. afterwards, the car stalled a few times and i could restart. the last time it stalled i could not restart it and i was told by the dealership that i needed a new fuel pump. i paid for the repair services and the next searched the recalls on the internet. i just want my $724.13 refunded. there was a nhtsa recall, # 03v443000, regarding the fuel system/fuel pump and another nhtsa recall, # 04v313000, regarding the fuel system/fuel pump as well. *tr
11/02/200440002005/15/2004
 Stalling at toll booths, stoplights, and crossing intersections.*ak
1
 When the gear shifter was bumped it shifted from drive to neutral. *nm
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
03/15/2010210/25/2008
 2004 dodge stratus left axle broke off while driving. consumer also states that the tire fell off, brake rotor was replaced and then the ball joint went bad. *kb the consumer also stated the transmission gasket was replaced twice and the vehicle smelled hot. *jb