1995 Dodge Stratus steering problems

Filed Oct 23, 2007 · Steering · IA

Dodge has recalled 1999-2000 stratus because power steering fluid is leaking on back of engine in 2.4 liter cars. Fire hazard. We have a 1995 same motor same problem since the car hasn't been recalled its not dodge's problem.

Filed Dec 13, 2006 · Steering · 113,642 miles · CA · fire

Took my car to get the power steering fixed after it stopped working. The repair shop called me and told me the car's engine had caught on fire and that they were not liable. I retrieved the vehicle and have since had to repair all of the electronics, hoses, hood, and paint in the engine compartment area.

Filed Aug 17, 2006 · Steering · 125,000 miles · MI · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, flames erupted from under the hood without warning. The fire department was alerted and extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained. There was moderate fire damage to the under hood area. The police were not alerted. The vehicle was inspected by the dealership who determined the fire originated from the power steering hose. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 06v001000, regarding the steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Aug 14, 2005 · Electrical, Steering · 31,000 miles · NC

Numerous failures-since I bought this "95 dodge stratus with only 30,000 miles. 1) engine making a knocking noise-I took car to the dodge dealership-buchanan & young in burnsville, nc and had a new head gasket put on. 2) I replaced the battery because the car wouldn't start. I also replaced the battery cables, so the car would start, but this did not solve the problem. I replaced the starter to try to get the car to start. I still often have to get out and peck on the starter with a screwdriver to get it to start---even after I had a new starter put on. Date: 8-10-05 3) wheel broke off/car not drivable-parts to fix problem & mechanic's bill 4) had to replace flywheel 5) had to replace steering components I have spent approximately $2,000 to get this car with very low miles on it to start.

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Body, Brakes · MI

The vehicle has experienced computer problems which have caused the vehicle to stop while being driven. Nlm

Filed Oct 3, 2001 · Steering · MA

First incident involved loss of steering control on a right turn. Steering wheel locked and I had to brake hard. Second incident was again a right hand turn in an intersection, the wheels locked and though I was turning right the car went straight towards oncoming traffic. Braked hard, lucky car behind me swerved. There is steering related safety recall on 95 stratus, but dealer says my car is not covered and wants me to pay over 600 $ for repairs. Chrysler customer service is rude and callous, refused to acknowledge steering failure as a serious problem.

Filed Jul 9, 2001 · Steering, Transmission · NJ

While backing out of driveway right tie rod broke. Consumer repaired it himself.*ak consumer states that when the tie rod broke, all steering control was lost. Transmission failed.

Filed Mar 6, 2001 · Steering · NY

Dodge has several items wrong with there front ends.never telling the public.my dodge has steering noise from day one.dodge has 29 items in there sys.19 computor ,ihave the top 5 items wrong with my dodge.no dealer around me have ever replaced a return line from the steering cooler,this line has very little psi. In it.when the said line lets go you lose all steering fluid and steering.dodge will not help with this matter I must do this repair my self,about 8hrs. Labor and $17.00 in parts.

Filed Jan 29, 2001 · Steering · GA

While traveling and without any indication steering wheel locked up, causing poor steering. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · NC

False dash signals displayed that brake system was out of order.