I have a 2003 dodge stratus se. The check engine light has been coming on along with the oil light. I have been told I have a bad PCM/ECM. I have taken it to the dealership and been advised that the computer in my car should not be bad this soon. If my computer goes out I will be unable to use my car which is needed for school and work.
2003 Dodge Stratus: check engine light
5 of the 75 complaints about the 2003 Dodge Stratus describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
1. I took my car to have the oil changed. 2. Engine light came on & was reset. 3. Fuel pump needs replacing. I only have 57k miles and there is a recall on other models (03v443000). I also have the airbag light on which is identified as the clockspring and has also been recalled in other similar models. Neither of these are shown as recalled on my vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and taken to the dealership which determined the sensors needed to be replaced. Also, the power steering failed. The dealership determined the power steering pump leaked causing the failure.
After having my transmission lines repaired due to a leak I decided to take my car out on a test drive on the highway. Well coming into town I began to slow down from 65 MPH to 55 MPH when all of a sudden my car began to accelerate rapidly. The brakes would not slow it down. The check engine light came on. Fearing for my life I began to gently pull the emergency break which slowed me down to about 20 MPH in which I took a turn into a parking lot. When I finally got the car stopped it jerked forward and the engine revved up to approx 600,000 rpms. It stayed like that (parked at home) until several days later when the dealership was finally able to check into it and here is what they "claim". Somehow between the time they had it and the few hours that I had driven it since I had it back, they claim that I broke the cover to the idle air temp sensor and that it became lodged in the automatic idle speed motor and would not allow the car to idle down. Now what concerns me is exactly how can I break that cover? I am never under the hood of the car unless I check fluids. The cover to that thing is extremely thick. I believe that the mechanic busted it when he was working on the transmission but they refuse to admit guilt. Also I have heard a crunching sound coming from the rear end in the cold weather. They informed me that the rear control arm bushings are dried and cracked and will need to be replaced. This car is not even 3 years old. Why am I having so many problems with this and putting more money into it then it's worth? It's not fair. And yes I keep up with regular maintenance on it. I have a 4 year old that rides in the car regularly with me. She could of been hurt or killed.
While turning left vehicle stalled. Dealer stated the computer system malfunctioned. As a result, the check engine lights came on and the trunk popped open.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2003 Dodge Stratus check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2003 Dodge Stratus?
5 of 75 owner complaints about the 2003 Dodge Stratus (7%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Dodge Stratus?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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