1997 Dodge Stratus: check engine light

6 of the 349 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Stratus describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2006
5
2005
3
2004
5
2003
5
2002
6
2001
3
2000
5
1999
4
1998
3
1997
6
1996
7
1995
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Engine · 106,000 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the check engine light illuminates and the vehicle completely stalls. After stalling, the vehicle restarts following an extended period of time. Although the vehicle has been seen by a dealer and multiple repairs have been made, the dealer was unable to remedy the stalling problem. The rear freeze plug was leaking. Updated 03/09/06.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · LA · fire

Dt: contact's wife went into walmart and 15 minutes later 1997, dodge, stratus caught on fire in the parking lot. The originated from under the hood, possibly around the battery box or the master cylinder. The car was completely destroyed. This happened on june 5, 2005. The only problem the contact had with the car prior to tthe fire was the check engine light caming on sometimes. The car has cruise control, and electric windows.

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Engine · 56,500 miles · IL

As my '97 dodge stratus es (2.4l) approaches 58,000 mi, it appears to be self-destructing, of course the engine is leaking oil (1 qt/week) at the infamous head gasket, cooling system is fouled (heater quit, flush+clean didn't solve) , and I just got a check engine light on my to work! I have been a chrysler customer for decades, but having a car that runs fine for 55k and then dies by 60k will make me buy foreign how many complaints about the oil leaks will it take to get a recall? (I hope I add to this count) maybe if I get the next stage, an engine fire, at least the insurance might help pay for my toyota...

Filed Jan 11, 2002 · Engine · MD

Headgasket has oil leakage. Upon driving vehicle must use four quarts of oil to function. Also, vehicle smokes, and engine light illuminates on dash. Took vehicle to dealer. *ak the serpentine belt was cracked.

Filed Aug 6, 2001 · Acceleration · MI

The problem actually started in december of 1997, it had around 50,000 miles. The vehicle is sluggish while in drive and will stall at any given moment. We had the map & throttle sensor replaced at that time. We have had recurrent problems with the sensors since then, until this past may when we replaced them for a second time. The vehicle still stalled during normal driving conditions. Upon further inspection we found the head gasket was cracked. We once again proceeded with the recommended repairs. Unfortunately the problem still remains. The check engine light reflects there is a problem, however the diagnostic continually notes the problem is with the sensors. We have been told by the mechanic that this is a common problem with the dodge stratus, yet dodge is reluctant to recall the part(s) involved. For example, three other dodge stratus/plymouth breeze vehicles were brought in to the same repair shop during the same week our stratus was being repaired. We continue to have problems with the vehicle stalling at the most in opportune times ( in the middle of left hand turns in busy intersections, etc...

Filed Jul 21, 1998 · Engine · MO · fire

Battery light came on and stayed on while driving, the dealer was contacted and appointment was scheduled. While driving car 13 miles for repairs, 50-55 MPH, the engine light came, on and the engine caught on fire. Fire department came. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.