Engine head gasket is leaking oil from the back of the engine
1997 Dodge Stratus engine complaints
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The headgasket blew out and the repairman said to check if there was a recall because he has seen and heard about alot of the stratus' blowing the headgasket as I am looking on your website I see that he is correct there are alot of cases of blowing the headgasket. Was there a recall is the dealer going to fix this problem?
While traveling head gasket leaked oil on to exhust resulting in a fire. *ak independent mechanic pointed out that head gasket leaking oil on to the exhaust pipe was a common problem with that type of engine. But the dealer did not believe the statement.
Everything seemed to go wrong with this car. I am just glad nothing major happened while mytwo-yr old was present in the car. I was told I had a crack in the head cylinder when I bought the car. This is not a car I would recommend anyone should buy !
Chrysler admitted to problem by offering to pay parts but no labor. No summary listed for above vehicle.
I put my car in for an oil change every 3,000 miles. Today, when I had my oil changed, my mechanic advised me that I have a head gasket oil leak and that this is a common problem with dodge vehicles. My 3 year warranty expired in october, but I am hearing that this should be covered under a 5 year warranty. I would like warnock to repair this problem, under warranty.
Coolant was getting into oil. Vehicle taken to an independent shop, and informed consumer that 2.4l engine had a head gasket failure. Manufacturer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While traveling vehicle was making noise. Consumer checked oil and noticed oil was low. Technician stated head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
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Consumer's brother started vehicle up to drive vehicle over to consumer's house. In process of driving, smoke coming from underneath. Consumer smelled the smoke. Backseat started to evaporate. Everything that was inside off vehicle was demolished. *ak the clogged exhaust system caused the engine to blow out.
Head gasket failure - severe oil leak.
Head gasket blewout. Dealer will not repair it free of charge.
'head gasket' - we bought a new 1997 dodge stratus in march of 1997. At 20,718 miles the head gasket failed badly. It took several weeks to get it fixed (under warranty) while the part was redesigned. The head gasket was fine until 72,000 miles - at that point it failed again. I do not feel I should have to pay for an obvious design defect. I know the problem is widespread and the part has been redesigned several times. 'headrests' - on our 1997 dodge stratus the adjustable headrests have broken - the padded headrest breaks free from the metal posts holding it to the chair. We had the passenger headrest replaced - it is now broken again as well as the driver's side. They break from the pressure of adjusting the height of the headrest. This seems unsafe to me - they break quite easily.
There was an oil leak. Took to dealer, and dealer said it was a head gasket problem.
Trunk leaks.
Apparantly all dodge stratus head gaskets are failing and it is not covered under the warranty. I guess dodge will sell you a cheap car and make up the difference by charging you a fortune to fix their mistakes.
Consumer noticed large amount of oil under vehicle on driveway . Contacted dealer who stated that engine head gasket needed to be replaced.
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A fan belt was loose. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer told consumer that it was a bad leak coming from cylinder head gasket. Consumer is still having the problem.
Leaky head gasket-chylr "feels no responsibilty" to assume liability w/obvious defect.
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Engine head gaskets are leaking oil onto engine. Dealer will be notified.
Attention really needs to be brought to this problem. It is pretty obvious that a re-call of some sort should be initiated for the head gaskets on these vehicles. There is speculation that some sort of "secret warranty" that covers up to 5 years/100,000 miles exists. It is the duty and obligation of the nhsta to make sure that these kinds of things are taken care of so that consumers are protected against secretive warranties that only appear when the issues are pressed. Please help!!!!!.
Head gasket failed at 53,000 miles causing a loss of coolant which subsequently LED to the engine overheating. Had the vehicle towed home and filled cooling system with coolant/water. Took to nearest dealer for repair; waiting for estimate of cost as of 10/5/00. Idler pully failed causing loss of drivability at 43,000 miles. I had it repaired at a private shop for $350.00. Seems too early for these componants to be failing.
Vehicle experienced numerous brake failures, brake pads and rotors have been replaced many times.
I took my stratus to a friend mechanic for what I thought to be a simple oil leak, he advised it was the head gasket. Also advised me that this was a problem with the neons and stratus. Should chrysler pay for this repair if it is a manufacturer defect? I do think so.
Leaking head gasket and map sensor.
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