2006 Dodge Stratus engine problems

Filed Sep 12, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 82,988 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to all star mitsubishi (2440 s padre island dr, corpus christi, tx 78415, (361) 229-7222) where it was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving, the alarm system indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken back to all star mitsubishi where it was diagnosed that the battery failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 82,988.

Filed Mar 24, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 147,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shook and a noise could be heard coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 147,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2016 · Engine · 120,000 miles · TN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. While the vehicle was idling in traffic, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The contact later observed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2014 · Engine · 107,000 miles · PA

The mechanic told me that the engine needs to be replaced. Sludge on the pick up tube clocked the screen and the engine seized. Always had the oil and filter changed every 3000 miles. Never herd of having to drop the pan and clean a pick up tube when doing a routine oil change. Owned lots of cars in the 30 years I been driving and never experience this. Car has been sitting in my driveway for over a year and I still have to make payments every month. Don't have the money for a new engine. Thanks dodge. I will never ever buy a dodge again. Piece of crap engine.

Filed Nov 26, 2013 · Engine · 76,636 miles · WI · fire

Valve gasket cover on engine leaks oil. This is now the 3rd time this has happened in less than a year. It happened in january, february and now in november 2013. The 3rd time the oil leak caused a fire on the engine. The auto place told me every time they fix this, the engine somehow eventually warps the valve gasket cover. This would suggest a defect within the vehicle. It has become both expensive and dangerous.

Filed Apr 4, 2013 · Engine · 105,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. The contact stated that she noticed fluid leaking from her vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. After diagnosis, they advised her that oil was leaking due to the seals and they needed to replace the engine. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages was approximately 105,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2011 · Engine · 67,000 miles · PA

The front oil seal came out of its seat causing massive oil leak. After engine removal and disassembly I found the wrong lower main thrust bearing was installed. This caused excessive stress on the top thrust bearing causing bearing failure causing end play in crankshaft resulting in oil seal failure. Fire danger from oil covering underside of vehicle. The lower main bearings were all the same. No flanged thrust bearing.

Filed Sep 8, 2011 · Body, Engine · SC

My car leaks water into the passenger compartment when I run defrosters/air conditioning. I looked this up on line and it is a problem with the drain tube on dodge/ chrylser car. This is not a recall on my car but a complaint on the car. There is a recall on 2008 dodge caravans/chrysler town/country's. The dodge dealerships says it cannot help me because my car does not have recall. I have had this problem for over a year. Also on line other people have had this problem also, when you look it up.

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Engine · 54,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. While traveling 60 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. Seconds later, the contact noticed that the bottom of the vehicle was covered in oil. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the front seal and timing belt were replaced. There were no prior warnings of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. Updated 09/09/10. *lj the consumer stated the front seal failed three more times. Updated 09/10/10

Filed Oct 30, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 53,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. She smelled a strong odor of gasoline in her vehicle after filling up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician ordered the gas tank but it will cost her $1000.00 to replace the component. The manufacturer was notified, and she was advised that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 12/09/09 *bf the dealer found the fuel tank was cracked around the fuel filler neck. The check engine light illuminated due to a small evaporator leak. Updated 12/11/09