1998 Dodge Stratus engine problems

Filed Jan 17, 2017 · Body, Engine · GA

First horn was blowing out of control, than the engine we got it fixed, or so we thought ,than got the starter fix drove it 2 weeks and now it turns over but does nothing so it's sitting in my yard not working and am sick of it so far I have paid out over a grand and this car don't work just why,oh god just why.I have paid some of everything you think of one that car I have had it towards so much state farm wanted to cancel my insurance, okay let's begin.starter replaced,eg road valve senser,valley + pipe, ignition coil,ignition relay,temperature senser,ignition wire, rotor, injector, brush, bearing ball, december frame not to mention the labor my god. And now it sits in my yard am tired really.

Filed Nov 1, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · IA

Having issues with dash and headlight dimming,also radio goes off and looses memory,door locks won't work when radio goes off. Burnt out defogger relay and power amp fuse with no power amp, also had to replace horn relay yet taking all those relays out and problem still happens. Already checked lighter assembly, that was popping amp fuse. Fixed that still happening. Also goes through 1 quart of oil a month but no leaks under the car when moved. ?????? Help!!!!!! The oil problem should fall under hazardous meterials act if all these cars are dumping used oil all over this country.

Filed Nov 5, 2008 · Engine · 135,800 miles · MO

1998 2.7 v-6 engine in dodge stratus vehicle. Oil light came on and then the engine quit running. When attempting to obtain information on cost of repairs, I was told by many individuals that this engine has failed in this same manner for all of the vehicles. The oil was changed every 3000-5000 miles, more often that suggested by the owners manual. The owners manual states to change it every 7500 miles or 6 months which every comes first. Most of the repair places that I spoke to said that this engine should have been recalled due to this failure.

Filed Sep 30, 2008 · Engine · MN

Well I have had to replace my oil pressure sensor about 6 times already, it seems like I replace it ever 6 months or so, it has been leaking out of the electrical end of the sensor but never leaks out of the threaded end that goes into the block, it almost caused me to blow up my motor that last time it happened, it is just becoming a huge hassle there has to be some defect in the part, because it doesn't matter which parts store I go too they all end up leaking.

Filed Feb 18, 2008 · Engine · 125,000 miles · MI

Throttle cable frayed and stuck in cable housing not letting the engine to idle down.

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Engine · OH · fire

1998 dodge stratus caught fire under the hood. *kb ohio traffic crash report.

Filed Aug 5, 2007 · Engine · FL

The exhaust manifold has cracked. Attempts to find a replacement have been difficult. All salvage yards that had one says that theirs is also cracked.

Filed Apr 7, 2006 · Engine · 61,223 miles · NJ

Bought a car with a defect in the head gasket.

Filed Jan 4, 2006 · Engine · 34,000 miles · OH

Head gasket failed with mileage of less than 35,000. Gasket was replaced at owners expense by dealership.

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Engine, Steering · IL · fire

1998 dodge stratus caught on fire in the engine compartment. Daughter turned a corner when the power steering went out. She pulled over as the engine caught fire. It was extinguished by the fire department.the car was totaled.