2004 Dodge Stratus: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 30, 2017 · Acceleration, Steering · 118,000 miles · IA

Car has shut down while driving on highway and on city street. Sometimes the steering wheel will lock up and be hard to turn. Sometimes speedometer will stop working correctly. Car will shut down.

Filed Feb 14, 2010 · Engine · 49,000 miles · PA

I have a 2004 dodge stratus that I recently was having rough idle and ended up stalling on me. The problem started several months ago and I had a tune up done on the car and the spark plugs where replaced. I then continued to have issues and the independent shop replaced the ignition wires. They said the computer was not giving a code however they could monitor the system and see a misfire on cylinder one. They changed the wire on 1 to 3 and 3 to 1 and then the same behavior occurred on cylinder 3. I had the car for about 3 days and after staring it up and letting it warm up on a cold winter morning I would hear it running rough. The car sounded like it could stall and the engine light started flashing. I took it back to the independent dealer and they could not duplicate the problem. I asked them about a tsb I found that was related with flashing the PCM and related with cold starts. I had the PCM flashed at a dodge/chrysler dealer who said they never heard of the issue and did not think the PCM needed updated. They said they hooked up the computer and found that it did need to be updated. I have been running the car for about 1 month and so far no issues. I believe their is a know problem with the 2004 dodge stratus and the original PCM code causing the car to run rough and cause the engine light to turn on.

Filed Sep 3, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 34,000 miles · VA

1. Ignition- ms. Faulkner was transporting me to pick up my vehicle and her vehicle engine shut off just before she came to a stop. She stated that this had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle did not stall the day I drove it but when I stopped at a signal light the engine surged momentary for approximately 3-4 seconds and then it returned to it?s normal idle. Had I not had the brake pedal engaged the vehicle would have surged forward 2. Transmission ? While driving on the interstate at speed limit and speed control set, upon resuming speed after coasting down a hill, there was a very distinct clunk that came from the transmission/transaxle. This same clunk occurred again at slow speeds when I slowing down for a signal.

Filed Sep 3, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 34,000 miles · VA

1. Ignition- ms. Faulkner was transporting me to pick up my vehicle and her vehicle engine shut off just before she came to a stop. She stated that this had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle did not stall the day I drove it but when I stopped at a signal light the engine surged momentarily for approximately 3-4 seconds and then it returned to it?s normal idle. Had I not had the brake pedal engaged the vehicle would have surged forward 2. Transmission ? While driving on the interstate at speed limit and speed control set, upon resuming speed after coasting down a hill, there was a very distinct clunk that came from the transmission/transaxle. This same clunk occurred again at slow speeds when I slowing down for a signal.

Filed Aug 25, 2008 · Engine · 86,000 miles · CA

This letter in regards to my service contract #23013588 for # 2004 dodge stratus. I purchased the vehicle on 10/14/06 and it had 50,000 miles on it. I have put approximately 36,000 miles on the vehicle and have done routine oil changes every 3 ? 4,000 miles. I have changed the oil myself by draining the oil and replacing the oil filter and new oil. I have no receipts for this and was not aware I was required to keep detailed records of this. Nowhere in my service do I see anything that says to. On 08/10/08 my car began stalling and I was able to get it towed to jack powell chrysler dodge in escondido, ca for service. Mike lewis recommended I have the engine dismantled to further investigate the problem. Upon his investigation he saw metal shavings and ?sludge? Near the bearings. Chrysler sent a 3rd party investigator to take a look at the problem. It was the inspector?s decision that the problem was due to lack of maintenance and the repairs would not be covered. This is absolutely preposterous! I have taken excellent care of my car and was a very happy customer until this incident. I am requesting in writing an appeal to this decision and demand that the car be repaired as designated in my service contract. I purchased the additional warranty for the comfort of knowing that if something like this were to happen I would certainly be covered. I contacted your company and was told this is the proper channel to make this request. The person I spoke to said you replace engines everyday and doesn't see why this would be a problem. I need to have this repaired as I cannot possibly afford what it would cost to replace the engine. I am a good customer and I cannot understand why my service contract is basically useless. These repairs must be covered and there was in no way a lack of maintenance. Please take whatever actions are necessary to resolve this matter in a timely fashion. I refuse to just be swept under the rug.

Filed Jul 18, 2008 · Engine · 60,253 miles · UT

Car stalls, sputters, jumps, kicks and all without warning. Shakes a bit while driving but really acts up when slowing or stopped.

Filed Oct 5, 2007 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · TX

Every since I have had this car, there has been a problem with this car stalling while I am driving. I called the 800 number for dodge to let them know that I saw that they had a recall for the problem that I am having only to be told that my car is not covered in this recall.

Filed Aug 22, 2007 · Fuel system, Transmission · 73,139 miles · GA

The events leading up the failure of my vehicle were, the car kept turning off. I could restart it afterwards without a problem. I took the vehicle to the dodge dearlership and was told I needed a new transmission. This was repaired under the warranty. Afterwards, the car stalled a few times and I could restart. The last time it stalled I could not restart it and I was told by the dealership that I needed a new fuel pump. I paid for the repair services and the next searched the recalls on the internet. I just want my $724.13 refunded. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v443000, regarding the fuel system/fuel pump and another the federal safety agency recall, # 04v313000, regarding the fuel system/fuel pump as well.

Filed Nov 20, 2006 · Fuel system · 51,445 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds or while at an idle, the engine stalled without warning. Although this was intermittent in nature, afterwards the engine was easily restarted. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who was unable to duplicate the problem. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v443000, regarding the fuel system and another the federal safety agency recall, # 04v313000, regarding the fuel system as well. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Jul 27, 2006 · Engine · 43,000 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 40 MPH on wet roads, smoke began to erupt from under the hood. The vehicle stalled completely, and could not be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the fan blades had detached and pierced the radiator.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Electrical · 24,000 miles · MD

Dt: while driving the vehicle lost power. Caller saaid that she had to get the vehicle jumped that same day that failure happened. On the way to the dealer the dashboard lights did flicker before the vehicle stalled. Independent mechanic said battery was under the fender, and it could not keep the cables on. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Caller did run up on a curb.

Filed Jun 12, 2005 · Electrical · 34,000 miles · PA

Car stalls at least once a day while in traffic or at a red light. Ill be going about 20 MPH and it stalls. This could cause an accident. Also it jerks when leaving a stop light or sign.