False dash signals displayed that brake system was out of order.
1995 Dodge Stratus brakes complaints
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Engine head gasket would leak & cause engine to smoke. Would refill the oil at least 3-4 times a week. Took to dealer & was informed nothing was wrong. Also, ABS light kept coming on. Was informed that sensor needed to be shut off.
Brake system has many problems with possible design flaw, which causes excessive wear and symptoms of master cylinder leaking and the calipers sticking.
While driving on highway came to a traffic light on wet pavement, applied brakes and the wheels locked up. Also, when applying brakes pedal would either go straight to the floor or slow down, which might be due to a master cylinder leak.
Abs brake problems continually, several component replacements (excessive premature wear).
Vehicle has been to 2 different dealerships. The first was freedom dodge of lexington and the replaced the ABS modular. The problem we were having with the car is that we could be traveling at 55 MPH or 5 MPH and the car would stop running. Resulting no power. Freedom could not find the problem, so we took it to superior dodge and the did a software update to the computer and still same problems happened. Installed a co-pilot and found the dist. Cap sensor was bad. Replaced, picked the car up and within 24 hours the car stalled 5 times. This vehicle has been in the shop now 9 times, going on 10. I need to know the next steps to take. This is a saftey issue. I could kill someone, or be killed in the vehicle.
In october of 99' our car stopped running when brakes applied on i75 during a construction zone. It then stopped running 5 more times that day (10/02/99). We took the vehicle in to find the problem. But we informed that nothing showed on the diginostics. This has been a repeated problem for 4 months. 2 of those months our car sat at freedom dodge of lexington with people telling us the could not get it to duplicate. I have paid for parts that need not be replaced, because I would get the car back and once again I would get about 2 miles from where I picked it up, and it would stop running on me. This happens when I hit the brakes. I lose power steering and power brakes.
I had more to report, but I ran out of space, catalytic converter, engine starter, and egr valave has also been replace. This car has been a nightmare. Almost forgot, the air conditioning had to be replace again at 51,000 milles/
Keep blowing fuses to the starter, catalyst converter needs to be replaced, had car less than 2 years failed pa state inspection twice in 1998 ,6/98 & 7/98, and 5/99. When inspected in 98 took to midas, was told that car would need to have $800 in repairs done to the brake line, was given a long list of things needed to be done, told dealer, they fixed one problem rear wheel cylinders leaked which made rear brakes go bad, dealer had another nissan dealer in pa to inspect was charged $60 to replace winshield wipers and inspect, car already had new wipers could not pass without them. Winshield washer does not work did not know when car was brought told dealer, dealer said there would be a charge to fix only, had car for less than 2 weeks. Car keeps cutting off when steering wheel is turned all the way to the left. When stopped car seems like it will cut off, had tune up by dealer to fix problem, still keeps cutting off. Driver side floor mat gets stuck between where the floor and steering column meets, have to turn car off in traffic to release mat. Needed power steering pump at 58,000 miles was replaced by dealer. Tape deck makes irritating noise and keeps eating tapes. Need to know can car be a possible lemon? Had car only 18 months car has had thousands of dollars in auto work, brought car at 37,326 miles.
Upon exiting a major intersteate, had to apply brakes in order to slow down on ramp. The brake pedal was rock hard and could not be pushed down. Had to apply the emergency brake and skid for about 300 feet. Luckily we did not hit anything before we came to a stop. Brakes worked immediately after this, but we were afraid to drive. Had a tow truck bring car to our local mechanic who could not find anything wrong with car. Test drove for three days and could not duplicate the problem. He then took the car to a chrysler dealer who put the car on the diagnostic computer. Car could not be diagnosed due to an electronic problem in the car. Both the ABS and the brake lights were on.and have not turned off since.
Brake pads have been replaced 3 times since april 99. Also vehicle wheel studs are cracking and coming off. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Consumer reported a defective master cylinder. In 1996 dealer replaced master cylinder. However, on 12 aug 1999, problem with master cylinder reoccurred, and needed another replacement. Can the federal safety agency look into this matter and see if this concern defected parts. Dealer notified.
When applying ABS brakes, pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. The ABS system activates in normal braking conditions. Also, the accelerator vibrates and panel control have been lost a few times. Dealer cannot identify the problem.
The front, right brake locks up under hard braking, causing vehicle to pull hard to the right. I avoided hitting other cars only because there were no other cars in the right lane of traffic. This problem was reported to the dealer and to chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403 on may 17, 1999. A mr. Dante amabile with chrysler customer relations reviewed this problem (reference # 5797365), but reported there was no problem with this car and that there was no recall on ABS brakes for 1995 dodge stratus models. I referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v074000, but was told by mr. Amabile that there was no such recall. This is a dangerous car that needs to be fixed as soon as possible.
The lower ball joint / lower control arm / the shaft and the front wheel drive failed, prior to recall notice (97v201000).
Radio static.
Water leaks into floor board continually, unable to rectify leakage resulting in damage to carpeting.
Abs light illuminated, brake failure followed. Brakes work intermittently. Dealer is aware of the problem. Abs computer controller replaced and no problems found on diagnostics. *ak.et.
Vehicle recall for replacement of master cylinder piston and replacement of brake pads, however continues to require replacement of (brake pads, wheel cylinder, rotors, etc.)
The consumer experienced problems wit anti-lock brakes. While the consumer was driving, applied brakes and foot went to the floorboard. As a result, the consumer rear-ended another vehicle. The manufacturer has been contacted. The defects described relate to recall number 96v075000.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. When the consumer applies their brakes, the vehicle doesn't stop immediately. It takes longer for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Key stuck in ignition. Told by repair shop that the shift cylinder is the cause of key being stuck.
Anti lock brakes system continues to experience problems even after several repair attempts.
Received recall notice (96v075000). Called dealer. Took vehicle in. Supposed to repair brakes. Picked up vehicle, noticed no braking power. Called dealer, they refused to correct problem w/brakes. Called manufacturer. & was told work was done & nothing could be done. Owner not satisfied at all.
Brake pads failed.
Master cylinder piston and hcu grease recalled.
Rear shock failed. Mjs
During emergency stopping, experiencing long stopping distance, resulted in an accident.
Anti lock brakes fail, causing vehicle to skid.
Transmission failed.
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