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1996 Dodge Stratus brakes complaints
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While traveling approximately 10 to 15 MPH applied pressure to brake pedal in an effort to slow vehicle, and brake system failed to slow vehicle down, resulting in a crash, where it rear-ended another vehicle. There was no police report or injuries. Dealership has not made a determination for cause of problem, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not affected by any recall. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
While driving, my car stopped in the middle of a busy road. The timing belt had broken n.it took the dealer 3 weeks to fix it. With the head gasket, I brought the car to a service station 3 separate times to find out why it was running hot, before the problem was discovered. This happened only when the car leaked out all of the antifreeze. I have also replaced the front brakes 4 times and the rear brakes 3 times in this vehicle. I have never had to do this with any other car that I have owned.
Consumer was traveling at approximately 30 MPH when pulling out from a traffic light and rear ended a pick up truck. Approximately $5000+ damage done to front end of vehicle. Also, driver's and passenger's air bags failed to deploy.*ak consumer states rear brakes did not seem to work.
Tie-rod failed no steering,2 headgasket failures in past 5 years,brake rotors fail every 2 years....
Was driving vehicle and transmission would shift into gear properly. Brakes were not working properly. Then, transmission fell out of vehicle.
Headgasket blewout since purchase. Also, consumer has had to replace master cylinder, power steering pump, catalytic converter, and valve cover gasket. *ak
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Brake failure caused rear end accident.
Second set of rotors to failed due to corrosion in 4 years, dealer replaced oringinals, in both cases pads were fine.
Second failure of brake rotors in 4 years due to corrosion, brake pads still good. Chrysler has had this problem in ne before.
Consumer was traveling 50mph over a bridge driver in thecar in front put on brakes and vehicle jumped to the right. Consumer applied brakes, but vehicle wouldn't pull to the right or left. When she apllied the brakes a second time, vehicle went down an enbankment into the water and flipped twice, landing upside down . Consumer broke the window, and crawled out of vehicle. She suffered internal injuries.
Brakes have been replaced several times, and the problem has yet to be resolved.
Car is presently at crown dodge@ phone # is 281‑556‑6400 robert
I have taken my vehicle in for the head gasket to be replaced 4 times now. I am taking it in again for the 5th time for the same problem. All the dealer keeps doing is putting another head gasket on and charging me my $50 deductable. This is getting very tiring. My brakes went out completely in 1997 after the factory re-call had been preformed. I was informed that the mechanic had put the seal in wrong. The last time I took my vehicle in for the head gasket, number 4, the dealer found that the cv boot needed replaced. Durring the repair the axel just fell apart. Same time the transmission pump needed replaced the fuel sending unit needed replaced and the head gasket was replaced. And it still leaks from the same spot the rear left of the engine.
Air conditioner/ brakes and engine are not working. Consumer wii later describe the problems and defects of vehicle.
Front brake rotors and pads faulty causing front end problems. Nlm
When appyling the ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving the vehicle it made a loud noise . Also, brakes gave in and engine blew up. Vehicle has been totaled.
Steering column has been repaired five times and still exhibits noise problems. Mjs (attorney for consumer).
Air conditioner system has rotten egg smell as it is turned on and causes sneezing and tearing of eyes. Cat was taken to dealer and cause not found. Dealer said they had hear of this from other owners but didn't know what problem was. Concerned there may be a leak somewhere that could be causing this and may be a health harzard.
I have had over 8 different problems with this car in the last 2yrs, have brakes replaced twice, tires replaced twice, electric door locks fixed and still not working properly, high pitched noise when pressing on the gas, mechanics could not find problem, and I have written to chrylser to no avail. Have tried to get rid of car but noone wants it. Owe more than what the car is worth. Chrysler will not do anything about it. Any help would be appreciated.
On going/intermittent problem with vehicle brake pedal going to the floor; reason unknown. Caused vehicle to rear end another vehicle in front of consumer. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and was informed that nothing could be found. *ak
Brakes would scream when applied. Repair work done in 4/98. Problem reoccurred in 11/98. Manufacturer contacted and stated normal mechanically. Provide further information.
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Accident occurred due to failure of the brakes. While driving northbound on knights road in bensalem, a car (2 cars ahead of me)slammed on their brakes to make a left hand turn. The mini-van that was directly in front of me also stopped suddenly. As I approached, I slowed down to a stop. The mini-van started to proceed around the vehicle. I then took my foot off the brake to also go around the vehicle, however the mini-van stopped suddenly again. At this point I placed my foot on the brake pedal and it went to the floor. My car rolled into the mini-van. My insurance paid out approximatly $1500.00 in damage to fix their bumper. I am now however going through a lawsuit for bodily damage. After the accident occurred I contacted chrysler. They sent an inspector out to check my brakes at the dealership. The result was they found nothing wrong with my brakes and that I need to learn how to drive a car with anti-lock brakes. This infuriated me for it is not the first car I have had with anti-lock brakes and I never had a problem before with any other car. This accident was not the first time that the brakes failed on this car. Several incidents occurred previous where I would turn into a driveway or parking lot and suddenly loose my brakes for a few minutes. After I took my car to the dealership for the inspection, I haven't had any further problems with the brakes. I was never informed whether any adjustments were made to fix the problem or if it is just a coincedance. Since I've had this car there has been at least 4 recalls on various things. I lease the vehicle and when I contacted the dealership because I didn't feel safe driving it, there was nothing that I could do except ot buy out the lease which I couldn't afford.
Brake pads wear excessively, in one instance the brake pads were broken.
Engine continually leaking oil, replacement of the faulty head gasket did not remedy leaks.
There was a shudder type sound and the transmission locked up, the car lost power, brakes did not work properly and lights came on the dashboard. The car locked in drive and could not be put into any other gear. The driver had to put the emergency brake on. Eventually the vehicle was forced into gear.
Dashboard assembly loose, first repair failed and was replaced again.
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