Driving at 35 MPH and stopping at a light a loud noise (clunk) was heard from the transmission area. "check engine" light eliminated. Returned to residence and vehicle would not shift out of first gear. Vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer informed me that one of the speed sensors had failed. Dealer recommended that both input and output speed sensors be replaced, drop transmission pan for inspection, and perform transmission flush. Authorized the repair. Contacted chrysler corp to inquire about power train warranty. Was advised that the speed sensor was not part of the power train and the vehicle only had a 3yr/36,000 warranty on the power train. Believe this is incorrect due to warranty book received with vehicle indicates that the power train module is 7yr/70,000. Investigating further. Believe that this sensor should be covered by the power train since it provides control to that component.
2000 Dodge Stratus: check engine light
5 of the 216 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Stratus describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
The consumer had the car for 3 years and it passed the emission test for 2 years through dealer ship. This year it will not pass because the check engine light did not come on when the consumer started the vehicle .
My wife was driving our children to school in the morning. Just a few blocks from home, the engine light went on. Then a lady in another vehicle suggests to my wife that her vehicle may be overheating as little smoke was coming from under the hood. My wife called for a tow truck, but the vehicle caught fire and was totaled.
Consumer took vehicle to the dealership for a state inspection, and the mechanic determined the power steering pump failed. Consumer had the power steering pump replaced. *ak the steering rack and tie rod ends were worn. The consumer was also told the valve cover gasket had a slight leak and the engine light illuminated due to a loose gas cap.
Car is having a misfire or some kind of flutter while driving. Check engine light comes on for flashes during this occurrence.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service
- Valve Body
- Incorrect cylinder head cover torque specification
- Exhibiting rough idle, hard start and start & stall
- Subject pertains to changes to the timing belt tensioner components
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes P1494, P0442...
- Information regarding 2.5L V-6 head gasket application
- Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (MLS) head gasket installation procedures
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Stratus check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2000 Dodge Stratus?
5 of 216 owner complaints about the 2000 Dodge Stratus (2%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Dodge Stratus?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Dodge Stratus
Fire or smoke 56Ball joint 18Grinding brakes 13Fuel pump 9Stalling 8No deployment 6
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