Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge stratus. The contact stated that the gear shifted from park without the key in the ignition. The contact also stated that the key became stuck in the ignition. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v02100 (power train), however, the vehicle was not affected at the time and no repairs were done. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
1998 Dodge Stratus transmission problems
24 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 78,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission9
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift5
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
- Driveline1
- Axle assembly: axle shaft1
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Stratus transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
- Risk
- Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V021000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.
- Risk
- If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design.
Recall number 98V183000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an elderly person who attempted to stop a roll away vehicle and received fatal injuries.odi also gathered information on my 1997-99 prowler vehicles in this investigation. The prowler vehicles were manufactured with a different design shifter mechanism (the shift lever is shorter).there are no complaints of prowler interlock failure in odi?s database, and dc has received no reports either.the prowler is excluded from the recall scope.the investigation involved a condition where the interlock system could fail (or be made inoperative by the operator) during vehicle use, possibly inadvertently.the interlock system is required under fmvss 114.with the transmission in the park position and the ignition key off, the combined action of pressing the shift button and pulling the shift lever rearward may result in the operator overcoming the interlock system and cause the mechanical linkage of the system to disconnect.when this occurs, there is no overt indication to an operator that the system is defeated, and an increased risk of vehicle roll-away exists.under recall 04v021, dc will replace damaged shift mechanisms, and will install on all vehicles a device which inhibits the operator?s ability to overcome the interlock and defeat the system.beginning with my 2000, dc incorporated a brake and transmission shifter interlock (btsi) system into the subject vehicles.introduction of btsi involved design changes to the shift mechanism, one of which resulted in reduced mechanical advantage (rma) of the shift button.the rma shifter requires increased forces to overcome the interlock system, making the shifter less susceptible to damage.
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What 1998 Dodge Stratus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge stratus. The vehicle was repaired under recall # 04v021000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift). The dealer stated that the shift linkage cable was not a part of the recall and will not repair the vehicle for free. The vehicle has not been repaired. The purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 189,608.
I have a 1998 dodge stratus es. The transmission will place itself in neutral at random times while at a stop. The only way to get the transmission working again is to restart the car. The car has the power-stick transmission.
In september of 2003 my brother the orginal owner of the 1998 dodge stratus sold me the car. And then right after he died. He purchased the car 6 months before he died in march 03. When I received the car I took it to the shop to get an oil change and the transmiison fliud changed. When I did this the oil man told me that I had no oil or transmisson fluid to change it had all leaked out. The oil man told me to get to a machanic as soon as I could. I took the car to get it fixed and the amco transmisson place chaged over 1,000.00 dollars to have it repaired. I see that it was 3 recalls on this car and one had to do with the power train, automatic transmisson/level and linkage. I called dodge at the number provided and they told me that the warranty was up and that if I had aready paid to get these thing fixed it would not be refundable.the transmisson fliud had all leaked out that I had to almost redo the hold engine. I donot have the old parts but I do have the receipt of repairs done.
Vehicle fire
Vehicle fire
Complaint regarding the waiting time consumer had to endure when having recall repairs performed on 1998 dodge stratus. *mr the malfunction indicator lamp had come on. The transmission would not shift. The 02 sensor failed. The 02 sensor was replaced and reset and may have been the cause for the transmission problem. Recall campaign #04v021000.
I bought a stratus from a used car dealer, which I understand buyer beware. Just resently I had the tensioner bar bolt break off as I was driving the car, which could of cause a great deal of damage but I got lucky. Plus, I take the freeway to work each day, what if that would have snap off in the middle of traffic? My car completely shut off, immediately. Luckly, I was on a side street and had towed to a mechanic, I took it to the place that replaced my head gasket (another complaint) and they fixed it but also told me that dodge had made a complete new piece for it and had to get the full kit. Which that costed me six hundred and fifty for that. I do have the old tensioner parts but I dont have the old head gasket parts.
The vehicle was recalled for automatic transaxle floor shifter/park interlock: the federal safety agency campaign 04v021000. The interlock knob failed to move and prevented the key from being removed from the ignition and the floor shifter. Please describe details.
Vehicle rolled forward while parked and struck a house. There was no key in the vehicle at the time of the accident. The manufacturer denied the claim. Recall o4v021000 was issued for this problem. *ak a recall noticed was received a week later for the park interlock .
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Stratus transmission
Does the 1998 Dodge Stratus have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the transmission of the 1998 Dodge Stratus, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Dodge Stratus transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 78,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Stratus transmission?
Yes, 2 recalls: 04V021000, 98V183000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Stratus have bad transmission?
The Dodge Stratus model years with the most transmission complaints are 1996 (60 complaints), 1995 (56 complaints) and 1997 (36 complaints).
Other 1998 Dodge Stratus problems
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