1998 Dodge Stratus suspension problems

Filed Oct 2, 2016 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · WI

Left front upper ball joint broke

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 Aug 26, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 5,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge stratus. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenace, it was discovered that the front ball joint and control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. On two separate occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer determined both times that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired both times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Several years later, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 04v021000 (power train) and 98v183000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Suspension · 74,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge stratus. While performing an oil change, the contact noticed that the lower ball joint and control arms were rusted. The contact stated that the lower ball joints and control arms were replaced four months ago. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2007 · Suspension · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge stratus. While driving 5 MPH the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front passenger's side wheel. The contact's relative inspected the vehicle and determined the ball joints were broken. The dealer has not diagnosed the vehicle. There was recall 97v201000 concerning the lower ball joints for 1997 vehicles. The contact stated that this vehicle should be included in the recall.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Suspension · 91,256 miles · MI

I begain to have a grinding noise when I turned and then, my half-shaft fell out of my transmission, causing me to have to replace my half shaft and lower control arm. That stuff is not cheap.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Suspension · 78,000 miles · MT

Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. When turning corners heard a popping sound on driver side. This action occurred at all speeds. *ak

Filed Feb 1, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 75,628 miles · OH

Since july 2003, I have had to replace left and right tie rods and right wheel bearing. 7/2003-left tie rod, 8/2003 right wheel bearing, 1/2004 right tie rod.

Filed Aug 11, 2003 · Suspension · NY

While driving out of the driveway upper and lower driver's side ball joints broke without prior warning.

Filed Jan 24, 2002 · Suspension · IN

Wheel hub/bearing assembly failed around 62,000 miles only on one side (passanger). I believe part was faulty as their is a tsb 02-07-97 on this part. They are aware of the problem but will not provide any assistance (both the dealer and the company was contacted). They claim "out of warranty". The warranty clause should not matter in this case as this a known problem - it should be a recall!!