Transmission: auto was parked, but would not go into reverse. Auto would have to be stopped and restatred to procedd a few hundred feet. Called for tow. Cyl. Head: auto leaked oil, went to dealer. Dealer said it was cyl. Head, but I never saw the problem. Tie rods: noise in front end. Tie rods were ready to fall off. Still a noise; maybe stabilizer bars or ball joint. I have owned many vehicles, but this was my first chrysler product--- and the last! Numerous other problems, but dealer did respond.
1996 Dodge Stratus transmission complaints
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While shift lever in park the vehicle proceeded to roll backward and into an inbankment, resulting in injury to consumer, recall on shift interlock system following incident (98v‑183).
Transmission would not initially engage when starting car in the morning. Transmisiion would slip and eventually kick into gear. Car out of 3 year warranty. Dealer stated that torque converter was bad , interior seals were leaking. Transmission completely rebuilt. Manufacturer picked up 70 % of cost. When discussing impact of prior system failures on this car (blown head gaskets, replaced brake systems) dealer suggested an extended service contract.
While engine was on, foot off the brakes, child who was in the passenger's seat moved the automatic transmission without driver's foot on the brake, causing vehicle to roll back which may have caused an accident. Please provide further information and VIN#.
The transmission started leaking oil from the front seal of the tranny. I took the car into a dodge dealership's garage in england (where I live working for the united states air force) and they told me that the front seal needed to be changed and that I had to pay for parts (the seal) and labor. Then when the car was ready to pick up they informed me that chrysler was paying for parts, incuding a new pump that thaey felt needed to be changed out and I would pay for the labor. I paid 195.00 pounds wich is equivelant to around 350.00 dollars. When I tok the car from the garage I noticed a strange noise comming from the front left tire. So I took it back and they rudley took my car and went around the block to see what was the matter. When he came back the car was fixed. So I drove it home and on the way thier the tranny was slipping and almost burnt out. I checked the fluid and there was none in there. I called the garage and told them that it was leaking again. So I filled it back up and took the car back to them. They then preeceded to tell me that the tranny neede to be replaced that the torque converter was bent. I was quite upset because I would of never had to pay for the first time if they has road tested the vehical in the first place. So I left them the car agian. This happened on the very next day. About a month later I recieved the car back. Two days after recieving the car the tranny got stuck in low gear. I took the car back again and they told me it was the tranny's compt. That was messed up. So here I am with this I keep my fingers crossed that a 2 1/2 won't scew up anymore. (besides the ball joints shearing and the 2 or 3 more recalles that need to be fixed)
At 42000 miles right wheel bearing failed dealer would not cover under warrenty . At 66500 miles left wheel bearing going will have to cover all cost again. Must be a problem for manufacturer. Doest seem as I should have to replace a manufacturers defect.
While driving vehicle started making noise, and would not move from the middle of the street. Dealer said vehicle needs new transmission.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. Vehicle is leaking fuel due to a defect in the transmission. The manufacturer has been contacted.
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.
Transmission locked up while driving. Dealer informed consumer that the transmission exploded internally. Dealer will not repair unless cost is to consumer.
The transmission leaks oil.
While driving the vehicle would not accelerate over 40 MPH. Owner took vehicle into dealer and was informed that the transmission was going bad.
Transaxle assembly failed causing leaks within system and erratic idling.
Consumer states that car caught on fire. The fire department told owner that the fire started in the engine. The manufacturer sent an investigator down. The outcome of that investigation was that there was a defect in the power train. Manufacturer. Raplaced vehicle.
Oil galley plugs failed.
Antilock brakes failed 4 times.
The automatic transmission has failed to engage into any gear directly upon starting vehicle. At other times, transmission won't upshift into 3rd and 4th gears.
Transmission failure resulted in complete loss of fluid. Mjs
Consumer was driving, stopped at a light, went to shift to first gear fromm third and shifter handle came off.
While driving, experiences intermittent auto trans. Malfunction, when changing gear abruptly, decelerating from 60-20mph, no prior warning. Tt
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