Consumer complaint concerning high pressure steering hose. *ts
2000 Dodge Stratus steering complaints
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2000 stratus began smoking under hood. *ts the consumer was told the power steering pressure hose was leaking and that the vehicle could possibly catch on fire, however the consumer elected not to have the necessary repair made. Two weeks later the vehicle caught on fire.
2000 dodge stratus caught fire under the hood. Received recall high pressure power steering hose. *kb
2000 dodge stratus caught fire under the hood. Consumer received recall after vehicle had caught fire about the high pressure power steering hose. *kb
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had power steering problems after recall #06v001000 regarding steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections was performed on 08/02/06. At first, the contact heard a noise which got louder through time. The contact added power steering fluid to reduce the noise and noticed the power steering fluid was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer on 08/21/06 and the dealer claimed the new hose was fine, but they wanted to charge the contact for a power steering pump and new belts, which the dealer claimed was the issue. The contact expressed the recall work was not performed correctly and the hose caused the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated the chrysler manufacturer intentionally gave the wrong mailing address for reimbursement for the federal safety agency recall # 06v001000 which was pertaining to the high pressure power steering hose. The contact expressed concern that the manufacturer was ignoring the request for the reimbursement.
2000 dodge stratus hose was replaced due to rupture. *kb 08/02/06 ruptured hose was leaking oil onto exhaust and smoked badly.
Dt*: the contact stated the dealership refused to perform the recall repairs after the contact received a recall letter and arranged to have the work done. The letter was for the federal safety agency recall # 06v001000; regarding the steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.
The wk 6-16-06 a letter from daimler chrysler came reg a safety recall e23-high pressure power steering hose.the week before 6-7-06, we took our car in for repairs to a local repair shop.what brings me to my complaint is, 7-10-06, another letter came stating they were unable to reach us.I don't see how it is possible, I gave 2 cell #'s on the letter I mailed.it records missed/incoming calls. I don't believe they made any attempts to call us.after receiving this letter my husband called daimler chrysler. While on the phone he was disconnected.I called them at right after at,8009921997 and spoke to cliff. She told me we were not going to be reimbursed.she stated the recall was over, and I think she said the deadline was 4-5-06.this couldn't be possible since we received the letter the week of 6-16-06.she said she couldn't help me.I told her I remember reading the letter and nowhere on the letter did it state there was a cut off deadline(which was beside the point, since we had just received it).I told her I was going to go pull my paperwork and call her tomorrow.I came home and pulled my paperwork.(I was really hoping I had kept the envelope, since it would have a postmark),but I only kept the letter.anyways, I re-read the letter.it is not dated (we have no idea when it was written)and the letter does not give a deadline/cut off date for repairs/reimbursements.how is it possible we aren't going to be reimbursed? I would like to make a point here, what if I had not had problems and had not done any repairs on my car yet (and without me even knowing it, my car may have been at the starting point of having problems?).does this mean they wouldn't have repaired it since the cut off deadline was over? I would like this situation to be investigated.we believe we're within our rights for reimbursement.I hope that your company can help resolve this and we can get our money back for the repairs we've already paid for.thank you, call me to further discuss my situation.
Dt*: the contact stated there was an under the hood fire after 10 to 20 minutes of having the vehicle parked. There were no warning indicators before the fire. The vehicle was deemed totaled. A year after this incident, a recall letter, #06v001000, was received, regarding the steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections that would cause the same consequence. The manufacture was alerted however they offered no resolution for the incident.
2000 dodge stratus driver's power seat moves forward while coming to a stop. *kb the consumer heard a whinning noise in the steering wheel when making turns.
I was driving down highway 2 headed east and I needed to pull over and get some gas. I noticed that my steering was making the sound that it makes when you might be low on fluid. I pulled into an armor station that was self serve pay at the pump only. The first one did not work so I started my car again and pulled up to the second pump. I noticed smoke was coming out from under my hood. I got out and it started to shoot out flames. I panicked as I was trying to get my 2 year old son out of the car. The doors auto lock when you take off and hit 10 MPH. Two gentlemen came whipping in the station and helped me. His son called 911 and he got in my car to move it away from the pumps. He could only move it 5 feet because it was so hot in the car from the flames. The sheriff showed up and slammed into the back end of my car and moved it away from the pumps maybe 20 feet now. By the time the fire department showed up at least 5 minutes have past and my car is in major flames in the front end. The fire department put the flames out but my car could not be saved. The whole front end is damaged beyond repair. Electrical system and everything. Because of this fire my son and I were stranded in floodwood, mn about 1.5 hours from home. Luckily my brother- in- law lived in that town and we stayed there until someone could come and get us. It was a very traumatic day, trying to get my son out of the car and then watching as my car burned up and I could not save it. I believe that the power steering may have been the cause of the fire.
2000 dodge stratus caught fire due to fluid leakage on the high pressure power steering hose. *kb ***nar*** the vehicle was declared a total loss.
2000 stratus power steering problems. *ts the power steering pressure hose developed a leak.
2000 dodge stratus recall repairs were made by independent mechanic, dealer refused to reimburse for repairs. *kb the manufacturer told the consumer they would only reimburse for the cost of the part.
My car was a dodge stratus se 2000, 2.4 cylinder. On feb.13th when pulling out from my garage I notice leakage on the ground from the car. I opened the hood and notice oil on top of the steering wheel hydraulic box. First thing in the morning I decided to have it checked out. When driving towards the body shop place the car started with fumes under the hood. 10 minutes later car was caught up on fire. I was able to get out of the car immediately and called the fire department. Extremely dangerous situation being that 15 minutes prior to this incident I dropped off my kids at school. The car was burned in a matter of minutes. I reported to my insurance but believe that the company who built this car should be responsible and should consider how dangerous this situation is. The car has given me no problems for the last 5 years. I lost my car which I paid almost $22,000. Insurance will recognize value from blue book. Considering that I paid up the car two years ago I have lost $13,000. My car is a total loss.
I own a 2000 dodge stratus and have that has a high pressure hose on the power steeering that is leaking. It is dripping onto the engine and causing smoke to come out from the engine compartment. I have contacted dodge but even though other 2000 dodge stratus with a 2.4 engine have been recalled, but mine was not included per dodge. I feel dodge needs to reevaluate this recall before someone else is harmed from there neglect. This car is smoking and could catch on fire.
Dt: contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. The incident happened on september 28, 2005. Front end tie rod ends came apart from the wheel. Had no warnings signs that anything was wrong with the vehicle. Contact's 171/2 year old daughter went to pick up a friend, while pulling out from driveway the tie rod ends broke . As she was pulling out a friend's father heard the noise of the tie rod end breaking . He checked the vehicle, and told her what was wrong with it. Vehicle was towed to contact's home. In the meantime contact found part available at advance automobile, and contact's husband fixed the tie rod ends. No crashes. No police reports. No fires.
03/13/03 then 04/05 my vehicle caught fire while I was driving, both times the vehicle was repaired. The incident was investigated by chrysler.
I had a 2000 dodge stratus until today. Today, march 27th, 2005, my stratus had a hydraulic line for the power steering rupture and caused my entire engine compartment to catch fire. Prior to the fire, I had observed power steering fluid on the line fitting and the leak fluid dropped onto the exhaust pipe below. I bought the replacement hose. However, the car caught fire before I got a chance to replace leaky power steering hose. I was wondering if this was something that had a recall, or what I might do to research this more and find out if somehow this is a defect, because I know someone that had the same issue, but caught it in time and had it repaired. Thank you for your time and reading this e-mail.
While driving at any speed brake pads wore out excessively. Dealer replaced the front pads and rotors twice. Also, tie rods were replaced twice . However, the problems recurred at this time.
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.
While driving 65 MPH, the driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. A loud squeaking noise was heard coming from the driver's side wheel. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced both rotors and other brake parts. *ak *sc the tie rods failed.
When turning steering wheel there is a constant cracking sound, vehicle taken to dealer 8 times, steering column was replaced, but did not remedy the problem.*ak consumer stated that there was clicking noise on all turns and grinding type noise, dealer found rear inboard brake pad rattling, lubricated sliders and put anti squeal on inboard brake pad backing, consumer was also hearing noise over bumps, dealer found rear sway bar misaligned.
Steering wheel feels like it has some play or looseness when moving it left to right. Vehicle is making a creaking noise. Contacted dealer.
When driving at low speeds there was a clunking noise. Consumer contacted dealer, and they stated that front brake rotors were pitted and chipped. Also,there was a squeaking noise.also, dealer replaced tie rods. Please provide any further information.
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