1997 Dodge Stratus steering problems

Filed Oct 4, 2020 · Steering · 90,000 miles · VA · fire

Notice a smell from under the hood while driving open the hood fire put the fire out notice power hose had leak in it I feel dodge should be held accountable for this malfunction

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Steering · 147,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge stratus. The power steering high pressure hose was leaking into the engine. The 2.4 liter engine had a leak directly above the exhaust system. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was called and informed him that there were no recalls or warranties for the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2008 · Electrical, Steering · 670,000 miles · TX

Power steering hoses developed holes through the whole hose massive fluid loss now power steering pump has froze and the car only has 67 thousand miles for 97 year 95 % of miles highway also A/C compressor and A/C dash switch both non working with fully charged compressor and all relays and fuses replaced.

Filed Feb 22, 2007 · Steering · 120,000 miles · CA · fire

My dodge stratus had am engine fire on 12-10-2006 as I walked away from the car after driving about 20-25 miles to my destination . A man ran up and asked me if that was my car that was on fire as I took a look I immediatealy called the fire dept and the fire was put out with out any one bring hurt.

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Steering · 142,000 miles · TN · fire

Power steering supply hose ruptured. Fluid dripped on to exhaust and caused a fire.

Filed Dec 22, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 50,000 miles · MD

1997 dodge stratus 2.0 sohc motor, blown head gasket, broken power steering pump, egr valve stopped working, leaks alot of oil out of camshaft position sensor, heater core ruptured, heater hose ruptured also, oil pressure sending unit stopped working .

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Steering · MI

Consumer states that the front right tie rod snapped. *ak the vehicle was driven all that day. It was parked in the garage until later on. Consumer's husband attempted to back up but didn't have no control of the front end. Vehicle was towed for repairs the following morning.

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 May 29, 2002 · Steering · OH

While backing out tie rod end fell apart, and consumer lost control of vehicle.

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Steering · DE · crash

While driving 35 MPH rear knucle broke and caused right rear wheel to turn under and force vehicle out of control into a ditch. Dealer was notified. *ak