2005 Dodge Stratus engine problems

Filed Feb 27, 2022 · Engine, Suspension · SC

Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · TX

Car accelerated on its own. When I let off the brakes it took off very fast and got up to 70 before I had to mash the brakes very hard and pull over and force it into neutral and turn the key to stop the engine. When restarting the engine it continued rev in park and neutral which prevented me from putting it in drive'

Filed May 7, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 123,000 miles · CA

I purchased from car champs on march 27th stopped working march 30th and decided to start running again april 4th the whole time it was out of use and broken I called car champs no one returned called or responded the center had dates and times and complaint's, as to situation the day I finally get in touch with them on my appointment was set for the 9th half way there to car champs the call center calls me and sas service manager who is also the worker canceled because of an emergency, me stating the whole time I fear for my life in this vehicle they sold me which I needed a vehicle so bad for my work that I took it had being told it was the only one I could get I asked over several times at purchase is this car gonna stop or break down on me multiple people that work at the lot said no it won't it's good condition, that was a lie 30 day warranty still in effect I was there for 4 hours and 40 minutes tops, it was outrageous a new condition discovered after being told it had cracked break pads which could of broken completely and the car wouldn't stop I could have died, as I'm driving away after the 5 hour delay 2 new lights came on including the oil light. The next day I called and ran there phone off the hook till someone answer I was told to get my car there immediately because had to go.mind you I've been calling since 9am that morning l I rushed down there for the vehicle to stop going 40/45 miles per hour on a highway, 18 wheeler slamming breaks and bumpin and totally fearing for my life after h a 5 hour and 30 minute wait for car champs tow truck to get us and take us to there service lot, as of today they towed loner vehicle given to me after I was in the hospital 2 days cuz of there accident and lemon car leaving a message saying were going to take care of this and do a car switch out then repossessing there car still under 30 day warranty.

Filed May 2, 2014 · Engine · 93,000 miles · CA

The past two years I have had to change the coolant air bleeder valve do to being a defective part need to know if this is a know problem with this year or similar years, I'm disabled and need my car for dr. Appointments, don't want to end up in car accidents do to this issue please contact me if you need other info[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 8, 2013 · Engine · 134,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge stratus. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2013 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge stratus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the cam shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2011 · Engine · 75,000 miles · WI

***update on my initial complaint*** mechanics have determined the cause of my non-stop oil leaks/spills is from a moving crankshaft that causes the seal to pop out, and thus, continuous oil spillage. They have attempted to fix this issue multiple times with no luck. It is not fixable.

Filed Feb 8, 2011 · Engine · 75,000 miles · WI

December 2010 I noticed a massive oil leak/spill under my car. Took to shop immediately. They took apart timing cover set and did some replacements. Cost approximately $900. A few weeks later, an even bigger oil leak/spill. Took to shop immediately. They replaced some sort of part for free seeing as it was the same/similar issue and I was just recently in there. A couple of weeks later, yet another massive oil leak/spill coming from my car. Took to shop immediately (3rd time in about 6 weeks). Mechanic said oil definitely leaking from engine and there was little to no oil left in the engine. They tell me that they are at a loss. They do not know why this keeps happening. My car has about 75,000 miles on it and I am w/out a car for who knows how long...again. The shop owner says he is working on getting to the bottom of the issue and that he is contacting dealerships in the area and national recall to see if I am the only one. I don't have anymore money and time for this. I need my car for work and other people cant drive me around anymore. On top of that, my landlord says that I may not be getting my deposit back due to the damage the oil coming from my vehicle has done to the ground in our parking garage. Please recall!! I am not the only one this is happening to!

Filed Nov 12, 2010 · Engine · 80,000 miles · GA

My 2005 dodge stratus stalls while I'm driving. It does it out of no where. I was on a busy hwy and it almost cut off. My car sputtered all the way home and then it started driving like nothing ever happen. A day or two later it happens all over again.

Filed Apr 26, 2010 · Engine · 71,246 miles · MA

My 2005 dodge stratus has a problem with the crankshaft that keeps moving, which is causing the crank seal to pop out, so it causes oil to start pouring out. I took it to my local dodge dealer, and they said I need a new engine. I had also took it to local mechanics more then once to try to fix this problem, but the problem doesn't seem fixible. I do believe this is a manufacture problem, and it wasn't cause by us driving this car. My warranty expired in jan/2010.