Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
07/10/200942000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 dodge stratus. the contact stated that when waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle would lunge forward. in order to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop she had to apply pressure to the brakes as hard as she could. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic on several occasions and they advised her that the failure was caused by the brakes, rotors, and calipers. the vehicle was repaired. after the vehicle was repaired the failure continued to occur. the failure mileage was approximately 42,000. rvk
07/10/200942000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 dodge stratus. the contact stated that when waiting at a stop light, the vehicle would lunge forward. in order to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop she would have to slam on the brakes as hard as she could. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic on different occasions and they advised her that the failure was due to brakes, rotors, and calipers. the vehicle was repaired for the components listed. after having the vehicle repaired the failure has still occurred. the failure mileage was approximately 42,000. tb
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
05/21/2006400001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge stratus. while idling, the vehicle surges forward sporadically without warning. when the failure occurs the rpm's rapidly increase and braking capability is reduced. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer numerous times, but they cannot determine the cause of the failure. the failure has not been remedied. the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 56,500. updated 6/8/09 *cn the consumer stated when stopped at a light, the engine would suddenly start to race just over 2000 rpm's. updated 06/11/09.*jb
05/14/20061006/15/2003
 Car after running the first few miles,when stopped at a light the car accelerate by it self. you can feel it pulling when brakes are on. have taken it they drive it does not do it they say car is ok. it's true this happens may be once or twice a month. but i need to know if their has been any complaints about this vehicle having similar problems. *nm
07/19/2005507/16/2005
 Dt: the contact stated vehicle had a problem stopping. the rpms revved when the brake was applied. the vehicle surged forward while trying to stop. the problem seemed to be intermittent. the contact owned the car since july 205, and this happened five times. she has been working with the dealer to see if the problem could be resolved. the dealer has done diagnostic testing and found no solution. chrysler offered her no solution to the problem or any free remedy. the vehicle has been in to the dealer twice. the contact's vehicle rear ended a car as a result of the surging.*ak
04/07/2004700001
 While coming to a stop vehicle revved at a high rate. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
04/12/20041
 When putting the vehicle in reverse it surged backwards. this caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, and hit a brick wall. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
08/12/200412200205/11/2004
 While driving at low speeds vehicle stalled. *ak after the vehicle stalls it cuts off even when the consumers foot is on the accelerator. sometimes it feels like the gas pedal has been kicked because the vehicle jerks forward. *tc