1996 Dodge Stratus visibility problems

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Engine, Visibility · 167,000 miles · IA

R&r front left wheel bearing fix, hub & bearing assembly total cost $214.55 clean engine total cost $83.46 engine oil leak, tried oil stop leak & seems to be working for the time being. Radiator/antifreeze leak, I'm spending $150 month for antifreeze. Putting in 1-2 bottles a day. Probably will have radiator fixed soon. Muffler fell off, can't afford a new one. Needs new spark plugs, can't afford that either. Needs manifold gasket, can't afford that either. Needs oil pan gasket, can't afford that either. Needs new wipers, can't afford that either.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 58,000 miles · TX

I purchased my 1996 dodge stratus in the summer of 1996 and so far I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle, one head gasket repair through the dealership at a cost of $1600, one timing chain replacement at a cost of $600 and now again another head gasket leak. In the year 2000 this car sat in the garage for a total of 11 months due to not having the money to fix the head gasket problem which caused a severe financial and a mentally frustrating time during those months without a car. I would like to be included in the class action lawsuit against chrysler so please forward me any information needed in going forward with this lawsuit.

Filed Dec 29, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

2nd request fax fwd email fm behalf of [xxx] (tx) re numerous defects on a 1996 dodge stratus (VIN#[xxx]). *mr the A/C leaked, electrical circuits malfunctioned, transmission problems, premature brake wear, head gasket problems, and poor driveability. There was steering oscillation when driven above 50 MPH, rough ride when there was an irregular surface, erratic idle, performance loss, overheating in traffic and or the A/C would become inoperative, warm-up sag, hesitation/die out, rear grid defogger indicator light malfunctioned, inside lights worked improperly, erratic late harsh transmission shifts, frequent rumble or gear noise from the front between 50 and 70 MPH, musty odor and defogger failed to clear the glass. *scc the vehicle was also in need of an exhaust manifold and struts. *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 16, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

Ltr fm jovan mathews (tx) re problems with his 1996 dodge stratus and asking daimler chrysler to initiate a recall. *mr the A/C leaked, electric circuits malfunctioned, transmission problems, premature brake wear, head gasket, and poor drive ability. The consumer had replaced the timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, water pump, alternator, alternator belt, rotors, brake shoes, rear wheel cylinders, pcv valve, dryer, A/C compressor, tires, all filters, and fluids. The vehicle was in need of an exhaust manifold, windshield, struts, shocks, steering wheel, and a head gasket. The vehicle experienced steering wheel oscillation/vibration above 50 MPH, rough ride on road with irregular surface, erratic idle, performance loss, overheated,warm up sag, hesitation, rear grid defogger indicator malfunction, inside lights had become inoperative, late/harsh automatic transmission shifts, frequency rumble or gear noise from the front between 50 and 70 MPH, musty odor, and the defroster failed to clear the glass. *scc

Filed Oct 5, 2000 · Fuel system, Steering · MN

Power steering failed. Nlm

Filed Mar 21, 1999 · Visibility · NY

Defroster lacks adequate power to defrost rear window.

Filed Feb 9, 1999 · Body, Visibility · AR

Air conditioner failed on several occasions.

Filed Aug 27, 1998 · Acceleration, Body · IL

Dashboard assembly loose, first repair failed and was replaced again.

Filed Feb 5, 1998 · Visibility · NY

Windshield design illuminates dashboard onto glass, causing poor visibility.

Filed Sep 12, 1997 · Brakes, Visibility · MA

Windshield wipers failed due to weather conditions (icing), the consumer was in collision due to poor visibility.