When going on the brakes the car jerks.
2001 Dodge Stratus: jerking or lurching
5 of the 186 complaints about the 2001 Dodge Stratus describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
I purchased my vehicle in july 2005. The vehicle was okay until feb-2006, the transmission stopped shifting. This caused the vehicle to jerk very hard and loose power. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist 3 times and still was not repaired. I was told that he could not fix it. The vehicle is still doing the same thing and on top of it losing power, it cuts off. This is very unsafe and can cause an accident.
Consumer was driving 25 MPH when the vehicle jerked as if it had struck a pot hole. Consumer got out to check the vehicle, and noticed the rear passenger tire was nearly off. The ball joints were defective and needed to be repaired.*ak the manufacture offers no assistance. Rear upper ball joints replaced and 4 wheel alignment performed.
Transmission malfunctioned. As a result, when shifting vehicle jerked.
I have constantly taken my car in for the same reasons. The car jerks, the whole car vibrates when it rains, if it's cold out the car refuses to start in the morning. There have been numerous transmission and piston problems.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Powertrain control module initialization
- Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure
- Powertrain control module initialization
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- On certain vehicles, the transmission control (EATX) relay may not operate properly in cold temperatures
- Some vehicles may experience a no start condition in cold temperatures due to 5 volt regulator failure in...
- Information regarding transaxle cooler line splice kit
- Advance service information regarding automatic transaxle miss machined case
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V011002 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Dodge Stratus jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 2001 Dodge Stratus?
5 of 186 owner complaints about the 2001 Dodge Stratus (3%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Dodge Stratus?
There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Dodge Stratus
Ball joint 20Engine failure 19Airbag light 18Knocking 14Stalling 12Adaptive cruise 11Grinding brakes 6Steering noise 6
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