Dt: consumer stated vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was smoking , and took it to the repair shop. They could not find anything wrong with it. The fire started while the vehicle was in use. It started smoking where the oil filter was the vehicle has not been inspected to see why the fire started. The fire department did come, but the report should be available today or tomorrow. This happened on sunday july 24, 2005. The brakes were serviced about 5 days ago. Also a police report was issued.
1998 Dodge Stratus engine complaints
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1998 dodge stratus developed problems with the head gasket.***no answer required***. *mr
Head gasket failure. Cannot afford to replace, just hope the engine will not catch fire.
While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that head gasket needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that the tie rod fell off.
I recently bought a stratus from a used car dealer and I know buyer beware. Any how, I was told by the dealership that they got it from a dodge dealership and they said it had a head gasket leak. The dealership that I got it from said they looked it over and it wasn't a head gasket, but an oil pan leak. Anyhow, I bought it(hook-line and sinker). Went to get an inspection and was told that it was a head gasket leak. Took it to a couple others and they said it was that. So, I told the company I bought it from and got 300.00 back . Then proceeded to take it to a dodge dealership(gladstone dodge) here in town. They said that it was a head gasket leak, but also said it was many other thing to the tune of 2000.00, I didn't have the money for that so I took it to another dealership that just found a head gasket leak and a few other minor things and fixed it all for a 1000.00. What I dont understand with all these problems with the head gasket is why they haven't been recalled? Unfortunates, I don't have the old parts to this but wish I did.
Re faulty head gasket on 1998 chrysler dodge stratus. *bf the faulty head gasket caused oil to leak from the engine. The consumer had to put at least 1 quart every other day and even then the oil barely register on the dipstick.
While driving vehicle overheated. Consumer had to stop to constantly add coolant. Took vehicle to dealer for an oil change. Dealer found that the head gasket blew out. Oil had sprayed from the front end to the back end of the vehicle.
My 1998 dodage stratus leaks oil to the tune of at least 1 qt every other day. I have to keep a case of oil in my trunk to keep up with the leak. And then it still barely registers on the dip stick. I have a large oil stain in the grass of my driveway. I was told the leak was due to a faulty head gasket. It hasn't blown (yet) but it is only a matter of time before the rest of the car falls to pieces. I emailed a complaint to daimlerchrysler and I got a "we are sorry for your dissatisfaction". That was it. I have read all of these complaints and I was just wondering where the responses to them are? Has anyone gotten anywhere with this issue?
Mechanic determined that intake manifold was cracked. And coolant spilled inside the engine and the overflow.
Problems with vehicle's head gasket. *mr the consumer was told that this part was not covered under warranty.
Engine headgasket failure. I have a 1998 dodge stratus with a 2.4l and a year ago when I noticed that my engine had a very significant oil leak coming from the head gasket. The car has 75000 miles. I contacted dodge recall center and they told me that there is no recall for this problem. I have called for repair quotes and it can range from 600 to 800 dollars to repair.
Consumer had the oil changed in the vehicle, and was told that the head blew a gasket. Manufacturer informed the consumer that the gasket was defective, but no recall was anticipated for that part.
While driving the head gasket leaked oil. *nm the consumer was told by many mechanics that this was a common problem. The consumer had to pay a deductible to have the part replaced. The consumer feels the part should have been replaced free of charge.
Head gasket leaking, millage 69310,total cost $1003.
Head gasket leaks oil at about 70,000 to 80,000 miles and causes extreme fire hazard all over engine.
While driving the check engine light flashes, on and off, intermittently on the dashboard. The driver noticed oil leaking from underneath the vehicle while parked. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that a sensor needed to be replaced due to worn part. Please fill in additional information.
My dodge stratus 98 has a major oil leak from the head gasket which can blow my engine - according to my friend who is a mechanic. He says that most of these models have this problem but there was recall only for 95-96 models. Is there anything on process to extend the recall??? The car is worth $2,600 and the repair will cost me $2,000.
Head gasket leaking oil 1998 dodge stratus 2.4 engine with only 41,000 miles. Fire hazard.n
My 1998 dodge stratus is leaking oil to the tune of 2 quarts every 7-10 days. 2 mechanics have looked at it and both feel it is at the very least a defective head gasket and possible rear seal? Both have told me it will need about $20 in parts but cost in excess of $800 to fix. I feel this is ridiculous. This has been a problem for some time now and though it started slow at first, it has now become a real safety concern. After researching the internet, I find that this is really a common problem and the manufacturer even redesigned the head gasket because of it but has offered no recall or assistance to the owners that bought the cars on good faith. Please advise as to what you intend to do.
1998 dodge stratus faulty head gasket.
I just bought a 98 stratus with 36000 miles. The first day the weather turned cold and I started it, a huge oil leak developed. The head gasket is out. Where can I sign up for the class action suit?
Slow oil leak, but not enough to turn on low oil indacator on the dash board. I eventually put a quart of oil in the engine.then I took my car to have it checked out and found out that I had a cracked head gasket.I was very angry when I had found that out especially with only 53,465 miles on the car!!!!!
Consumer noticed oil stains on driveway. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the manufacturer he indicated that the engine head gasket was leaking.
1998 dodge stratus 2.4l engine automatic 1. The engine is severly leaking oil. Two mechanics have looked at it and both said it needs a new head gasket. This car only has 76,000 miles on it. Upon research, this is a rampant problem. I have seen hundreds of complaints. They have changed the gasket type to fix this problem. This should be a recall item! 2. Trunk latch seems to have a sticking problem. This too seems to be a very common problem.
I've started experiencing both head gasket leaks as well as air condition issues. I have paid out over $2,500 combined over the past 18 months. Now, I read that this is something that everyone that has a 1998 dodge stratus.
Engine head casket is blown, causing major oil leakage.
I have a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder dodge stratus that has 49,000 miles on it. It has developed a head gasket leak. I've obtained several estimates ranging from $700-$950 to repair the problem. Daimler chrysler will not issue any type of recall for this car or many other models like the breeze, neon, avenger and cirrus. They are aware of this problem and have been for some time yet they refuse to cover the problem under warranty nor have they attempted to redesign these engines so the head gaskets don't leak. When you put an aluminum head on a cast-iron block, there will be leaks. The two different metals have too many differences in how they react to temperature changes. As long as these metals are paired together (and the unsuspecting public keeps buying this ill-thought-out design) there will be leaks.
Engine head casket blew out due to excessive oil leaking. Dealer notified.
"the famous head gasket failure that nobody wants to touch". Yes, I have a 98 dodge stratus that is leaking at the head gasket. I had to buy one of those flat pans to catch the oil in while the car is parked in the garage. My 2 year old got out there the other day and decided to play in the used oil. Is this not a safety issue? Having to keep a pan of dirty oil under a car? I drain it once a week and get at least 1 quart. (and have to pay to dispose of it) come on here! So, on top of the fire hazard (hot oil on a hot catalyst), now we have poisoning issues with our children. Is anybody going to help us, or should we just start the whole class action lawsuit? I am sure there are enough people here to back me up on this. According to all of the complaints here, dodge already knows about it and made a stronger gasket to replace it with.
The vehicle lost oil, and the brake pedal traveled to the floor when applied. The dealer replaced the brake tube and clamp.
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