A loss of oil while driving. Dealer was notified, and informed of a head gasket failure. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
1996 Dodge Stratus engine complaints
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Oil leak caused engine to overheat. There is recall 96v006000, but this vehicle is not affected by recall due to VIN.
During normal operation of vehicle engine will stall while traveling at any speed. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined that computer was faulty and needed to be replaced twice. Problem has occurred again, and dealership could not determine source of problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Oil is leaking from the engine onto cooling system. A recall has been issued on vehicle make and model. However, this vehicle has not been included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified.
In oct 1999, head gasket was replaced at 35900 miles. Went back 2 weeks later complaining of oil still leaking on my driveway. They tightened one valve cover bolt which was loose. In february, 2000, with 39500 miles, complaining that the vehicle still has an oil leak. They used an engine dye to try to detect source of leak. They test drove the car, let it run for a few hours, and could not detect any leaks. So I lived with slight oil leaks, which recently got worse, but did not notice immediately because my driveway is loaded with spots. While driving on the expressway, the head gasket blew. Construction barriers were lined up alongside the expressway. It was difficult to pull off to the side because of these barriers. This presented a real hazard. I feel it is important for a recall of dodge stratus 1995-1998 head gaskets to be implemented. (as well as other models which use this same type of head gasket.) head gaskets should be good for at least the typical life of a car. That is a very costly item. It already has happened twice, and I only have 50000 miles on my car. I know I will never buy another dodge in my lifetime. My dealer has given me horrible service on numerous occasions. It was never a pleasure to get my car serviced.
Head gasket has failed twice: once at 43000 miles and again at 94000 miles.
Headgasket failure should be covered under an extended warranty if the car has less than 50,000 miles.0,000 miles.
Consumer noticed a little leak. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was engine head gasket.
Front exhaust pipe has cracked . Dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak consumer states crack is on flexible part of exhaust pipe, mechanic advised consumer that cracked should have never occured, and the original pipe was probably defective.
Tie-rod failed no steering,2 headgasket failures in past 5 years,brake rotors fail every 2 years....
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Consumer had found coolant all over engine. Then, had taken vehicle to dealer, where they found out that engine head gasket had cracked, causing vehicle to stall, but did not catch on fire.
Engine is leaking oil and is not considered to be under recall 96v006000 for this type of vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer has to put a quart of oil a day. Seal isn't holding fluid. Dealer has really explained too much of problem or what cause was.
Head gasket is leaking oil which could cause damage to engine.
When we bought this car, 1999, the head gasket was supposively fixed by robert hutsons, now 2 years it has done it again, and robert hutsons, and chrysler said because of miles they aren't responsible for fixing this again.
I have been told by the dealer that they are having a great deal of engines of my typ come in for there head gasket. I was also told that dodge was recalling and paying for the repair for a while but stopped. This car started leaking a very small amount of oil before the warrenty went out but I didn't think it was very serious at the time so I did nothing. Now it is up to 2 qt a week now and will cost me over $800.00 to repair.
Recall 96 v 006 000. Vehicle is leaking oil from galley plug. This vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN. Manufacturer notified.*ak engine had massive amount of oil leaking, engine caught fire and consumer burned her hand, there was $2800 worth of damage, mecahnic replaced gully plug and head gaskets along with burned hoses and belts, mechanic stated head gasket was leaking very large amounts of oil, also stated that fire was probably related to gulley plug oil leak.
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This car was sold to me defective and now neither the warranty company or the dealship wants to handle it.
June 2000 - freeze plug popped out of radiator, caused the car to overheat, october 2000 - problems accelerating, december 2000 - learned that needed the head gasket replaced.
Manufacture knows of problem and will not put a recall on an item that has an impact on the enviroment. What kind of company sells items that failand not fix it right? No safety defect listed in summary.
Head gaskets blewout, causing oil leakage. Dealer will be notified.
I had an oil leak took to dealership they advise me my head gasket is blown which I always had an oil change every three months.
Galley plugs in engine would leak oil. Would need to continuously put oil in vehicle. Have taken vehicle to dealership for repairs , andwas informed that could not do anything because vehicle was out of warranty. Repairs will not be done.
Consumer contacted dealership in regard to recall notice 96v00600 concerning engine. Dealership tated that they had no information regarding this recall. Please provide any additional information.
Oil is leaking from oil cylinder head, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Vehcile will stall and/or die. Then, vehicle will restart.
Was driving when the head gasket blewout. Vehicle was parked , and noticed oil leaking out after moving vehicle. Had oil in the water. Took vehicle to mechanic, and problem was diagnosted as head gasket leaking.
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