1997 Dodge Stratus: engine stalls while driving

8 of the 349 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Stratus describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

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

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2006
1
2005
3
2004
15
2003
8
2002
5
2001
12
2000
8
1999
14
1998
5
1997
8
1996
14
1995
20

What owners say

Filed Oct 18, 2009 · Fuel system · 137 miles · PA

Loss of power and stalling. While on hills it has no power on me shuts off on me every week. Said that I had to pay for fixing that dodge dealer isn't responsible for charges.

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 Sep 9, 2004 · Engine · OH

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer fore inspection. Mechanic determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved.

Filed Jun 19, 2002 · Engine · MD

Vehicle was going 50mph when the oil light illuminated and vehicle stalled. Imternittently vehicle will restart. This was second time that vehicle has stalled. Also, vehicle is leaking oil caused by time belt problems. Please probide more information.

Filed Mar 29, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · MD

While driving oil light came on and vehicle stalled losing all power. Took vehicleto dealer, and dealer replaced timing belt and pulley. Timing belt has been replaced twice. Also had computer replaced.

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Fuel system · OH

While traveling 35mph vehicle stalled out. Was not able to restart. Vehicle towed to garage. Was restarted at garage and test driven. Nothing happened. However, much later problem reappeared. Took vehicle to independent mechanic, and fuel pump assembly and fuel filter was replaced.*ak

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 Jun 19, 2000 · Engine · CA

At 61,000 miles oil started leaking from engine head gasket. This caused vehicle to use more fuel/ stall, and engine to blow out. Please provide any further information.