1997 Dodge Stratus brakes problems

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 74,153 miles · WA

I had nothing but major problem with my dodge stratus it's only a 1997 with 86,582. I bought it used with 23,000 in january of 1999 from a car dealer. I have spent $2,335.30 in repairs in 2002&2003 in may & june of 2003 I spent $1,678.31 & $656.99 in july 2002 starting with brakes being contamied ,water pump ,radiator replaced,and it's being driven locally never been out of this state. I feel this is a lemon car because of the major repairs and the mileage is only 74,153 when I started having repairs and keep having major repairs totally $2,400 only had it 3 1/2 yrs. I filed a report with the lemon law in washington state.

Filed Oct 31, 2002 · Brakes · MI · crash

Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes. The brakes will lock up causing the consumer to have a vehicle accident leaving skid marks. Dealer notified ts

Filed Aug 6, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · MD

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jul 12, 2002 · Brakes, Steering · IL

Abs brake system broke at about 13000 miles. Olympic dodge says that I must replace both the left and right front spindles. That they are cracked. I brought the car into the dealer on 07/10/2002. They have ordered the parts which cost over $300.00. How can 2 spindles fail at the same time. How can they fail with only 13000 miles on the odometer.

Filed Mar 22, 2002 · Brakes · MO

Left caliper burned and froze, digging into the rotor; right caliper on the verge of doing so. The car had passed rigorous equipment inspection just 3 months before with no warning of impending equipment failure. Car is under extended warranty; dealer said that only the cost of the calipers would be covered. Had car repaired at a local shop that guarantees its work, both parts and labor.

Filed Nov 7, 2001 · Brakes · PA

If I am doing more than 40 miles per hour the car doesn't stop completely without sliding.

Filed Oct 13, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · ME

Going down the highway at 65 MPH, I put on my cruise control, the car in front of me slowed down so I pushed on my brake, which was supposed to eliminate cruise sontrol immediately. My cruise light went off but the car continued to accelerate. Applied brake harder, realized there was no stopping, pulled over to break down lane. Applied emergency brake, ended up with just sqealing tires and transmission shifting horribly. Let me just note that at this time I also had my 10 year old daughter in the car. Thank god a state police pulled up behind me, at which time I had the car at 10mph but would not come to a complete stop. My 10 year old child had to jump from my car to let the officer know why I couldn't stop. He ended up having to pull in front of me and slow down to about nothing to finally stop my car at which point he got out , came to my window and told me to turn off the engine. In this form I could not fill out the appropriate VIN, etc. Because my car was towed and I am with a friend in mass. I will be contacting the dealer and dodge company on monday. Very scary experience for me and especially for my child. Maine state police was obviously involved. His name was roger.

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · PR

Consumer states brake system failed on three occassions, and were replaced by dealer.

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · PR

Consumer states brake system failed on three occassions, and were replaced by dealer.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · PR · fire

Brake system failed and the engine caught on fire. Possible due to malfunctioning of the brakes or engine leak may have been the cause.