While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak *sc the consumer stated the thermostat failed.
1999 Dodge Stratus engine complaints
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While driving at 35 MPH check oil light came on, and vehicle stalled. While getting on an off the ramp vehicle stalled permanently. Vehicle was towed to dealer for examination, and dealer found that the pickup tubing in the engine broke.
I have a 1999 dodge stratus with a leaky head gasket. I was told by many mechanics that this is a common problem on these cars. When I went to dodge about it they said that they knew about it and that the new model stratus' had been fixed. But with all that I have read it seems that they say this every year and these cars still have the same problems. I don't have $1200.00 dollars to fix their mistake and poor craftsman ship. I put at least a quart of oil in every four days or so. When ever I call and ask about what they would do to help their answer is, that it is my problem and I have to pay to fix it. I had to post-pone school this semester because of this car. I go to school an hour and a half away and I can't worry wether or not it will make it. I don't feel I should have to put my education on hold for this. It is very frustrating. I don't have the money to fix it and make the outrageous $320.00 a month payments and insure it. If this car breaks down I am out of luck. I would have no other means of transportation and I would be stuck paying for a car that doesn't go. I have read that this problem can lead to engine fires. This is very dangerous and should be investigated. I am afraid my car will catch on fire when I am driving and I shouldn't have to worry about that.
My 1999 dodge stratus has a head gasket oil leak with only 43,000 miles. It will cost $800 to repair. After doing extension research, I discovered that this is an ongoing problem with dodge stratus. Now I have read that this could be fatal to dodge owners due to the fire risk. I would like to see an investigation of the dodge stratus and to have a recall issued.
Blown head gasket, second 1999 dodge stratus we have had to pay to have the head gasket replaced. Was this not recalled, I see alot of similar complaints.
My son drove his 1999 dodge stratus back to his college dormitory when he saw smoke from under the hood. He pulled into a parking space just before fire erupted from under the hood. The fire totaled his son's vehicle as well as damaged an adjacent vehicle.
Compressor blew out-car shakes hard now. Self adjusting brakes don't feel right, they feel weak. Rolling windows down takes away power to the car, or AC. Brakes make unusual noises but dodge said there was nothing wrong with them, my mechanic said they needed to be adjusted but dodge said the brakes adjust themselves
1999 dodge stratus with malfunction/defective head gasket.
Car has massive oil leak from head gasket at rear of drivers side head. I have been told this could cause a fire. I fear for the lives of myself and my children. Is there a recall or any investigation on this matter? If not? Why?
A fire started under the hood of my car (dodge stratus 1999) after I parked it after driving for about half an hour. There was no prior indication of anything amiss. Fire department put out the fire, but I am told the car cannot be repaired. I have had regular maintenance on this car.
Took my '99 stratus to my mechanic for an oil leak. I was told it was a head gasket problem and that is common in that year. Did some research on the internet and found a number of complaints confirming this. I called dodge and they deny having any knowledge of the problem. When I told them about the complaints on this and other sites he again denied any knowledge of it. I was told that it's my problem not theirs. After this experience there is no way I will ever buy a chrysler product again and I don't think anyone should.
My wife drove about 25 minutes to a flea market. Bystanders there told her that there was smoke coming out from under the vehicle. When she stopped, they told her that her vehicle is on fire and to get out. She immediately got her children out. A man there popped the hood and saw that the engine compartment was on fire. The vehicle was totaled. The vehicle ran fine the day before.
There is an oil leak (from the head gasket) on my 1999 dodge stratus. I was told by the mechanic that every dodge stratus that he has seen with an oil leak has been coming from the head gasket and I have heard other stratus owners complain of the same problem.
The vehicle stalled and would not restart.
Took car in for routine oil change before taking another trip out of town. This was just 2 months after having oil leaks repaired and clutch cable replaced. Dealership checked on clutch cable and all was fine, however upon proceeding with oil change they found 2 more oil leaks! These were repaired and covered under power train warrenty. What happens when this warrenty runs out?
Took vehicle to dealership due to a problem with my manual transmission. Upon looking over the car they found several (about 4) oil leaks. These were repaired and covered under the power train warrenty since my car only had a little over 40,000 miles on it at the time.
Consumer experienced head gasket failure. Other failures included rear seat belt problems, no power on the back windows, egr valve failure, transmission shifting problems and speed sensor failure.
No summary. Dt
Should be national recall. Dt
If I reported this before I apologize. Car overheated on 10-14-02. Pulled aside let cool down. Drove home checked under hood. Coolant in reservoir, oil in engine. Started car the next day, no heat from heater, temperature gauge did not move off of cold. Shortly thereafter, car decelerated and oil pressure light went on. Pulled to side of road, called for tow. Car towed to another dealership. Compression test done, they said blown head gasket. Two days later, car towed to selling dealership, authorized tear down of engine. They state car overheated, severely damaged engine to point where some component was crystalizing. They said nothing about a blown head gasket. Dealer refuses to help. Daimler chrysler refuses to assist and will not even look at the car. Have made calls to chrsyler corporation customer service and filed complaint, wrote a letter to chrysler. Then sent a fax to chrysler only response was through dealership and message left on answering machine. "won't assist you won't look at car. Dt
Car was serviced on 09/07/02. On 10/14/02, looked up to see temperature gauge in the "h" running hot. No warning, no dashboard light warning. Pulled to side of road, car cooled off drove home. Popped hood, coolant in reservoir and checked oil, oil in engine. Next day, 10/15/02, started car, started fine. Noticed the temp gauge was not moving off the "c" for cold, no heat coming from the heater started off to work. Was doing about 68, when car immediately started to decelerate and immediately the little "red genie looking oil lamp light" went on. Immediately pulled to side of road as car was obviously loosing power. Called for tow truck. Car was towed not to the selling dealership because of on-going service problems, but to another dealership. I authorized them to check the engine. They did a compression test and told me "blown head gasket." but they could not tell if any more significant damage was done without tearing down the engine. Car was towed two days later to selling dealership. Engine was torn down. Their response, "engine overheated" doing severe damage to engine. No mention of a head gasket being the cause of the engine overheating. Dealer offers to do nothing. It is now november 3, 2002 and I still have not been given any opinions or prices to repair this vehicle. Daimler chrysler was notified. I received a call from the dealership and daimler chrysler on behalf of the district manager who say "they will do nothing to assist; won't even come look at the car. I now have a 3-1/2 year old car that is undriveable. This is a car that has had its share of engine related problems in the past. In researching the internet, the federal safety agency, the center for auto safety and just under dodge defects, I note that the stratus, cirrus and neons have a long, long history of head gasket problems. Dt
After several attempts to stop oil leaking from my car, it was discovered that the car needed the head gasket replaced. The manufacture states this part is out of warranty. I have seen where several people of complained about this very problem and I am wondering what recourse I have to get my money refunded. I have spent $700.00 in repairs. Dt
Cracked head gasket as of 09/04/2002 problem was not diagnosed until 10/08/2002. Mr
While driving and no warning the RPM is racing and the consumer cannot go over 35mph. Dealer notified
Routine oil change noted a severe leak that they suspected was the infamous "head gasket leak" that the stratus are famous for. Took to dealer who agreed and repaired under my extended warranty. Mr
Vehicle had developed a constant oil leak. Before taking to dealership for review, we did extensive research on internet & determined that head gasket issues were highly evident in the stratus. Numerous records also indicated that chrysler was well aware of issue, although no formal recall had been done. Upon taking to dealer, diagnostic confirmed head gasket needed replacement. Total cost was approx. $700 & we had to pay $511 of it. Prior to paying, made several calls to chrysler trying to solicit a higher level of assistance on it. Csr reps gave indication that my request was plausible, but dealer service mgr. Continued to only approve orig. $200 of assistance which supposedly chrysler dist. Mgr. Backed up. I have not been given any satisfaction on trying to contact the dist. Mgr. Ongoing high level of complaints on this same issue should warrant recall and chrysler backing full cost of repair. I'm continuing with several consumer agencies to recoup my $500, including looking into small claims court.
Ongoing problem with 3.8l v6 engine overheating. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Engine head gasket was replaced by the dealer on two occasions within 10 months, and currently problem with coolant leaking is reoccurring. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle was going 55mph on the expressway when temperature gauge dropped to red. Vehicle was pulled over due to oil leaking on the ground. No other signs indications that vehicle was having a problem. Vehicle was diagnosed as having a blown head gasket. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
Motor mount bracket broke while driving. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additioanl information.
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