Takata there are several things that I have seen as a recall on a dodge stratus and tried to report it and whomever I be talking to is in denial about that my car is showing me the signs that it's needs to be fixed because it's a malfunction my ball joint is bad because of the front right steering knuckle has messed it up and my gas gauge is messed up with the alarm and temp control is also messed up
Dodge Stratus fuel gauge problems
14 of the 2,653 owner complaints about the Dodge Stratus describe wrong fuel gauge reading, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 14
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 81,000
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20053
- 20041
- 20032
- 20011
- 19991
- 19971
- 19965
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge stratus. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, she discovered that the vehicle was leaking gasoline and the fuel level indicator inaccurately stated that the fuel tank was only half full. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they advised her that they were unaware if the failure was caused by the fuel tank itself of the fill. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
2003 dodge stratus fuel gauge dial continues to shift to empty once fuel is placed in gas tank, showing empty only after a refill of gas. Do not know when have fuel in car. There is a recall on the fuel injector, but attempts to reach chrysler is improbable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus. The contact paid $349 for a fuel injector replacement. Afterwards, she was informed that the vehicle needed a tune up. A year later, the vehicle is experiencing the same failure. In addition, the fuel gauge dial continues to shift to empty once fuel is placed in the vehicle. She has made several attempts to reach chrysler, but has been unsuccessful. There is a recall on the fuel injector, but she does not know if it pertains to her vehicle. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge stratus. The contact stated that there were no air bags and no horn in her vehicle. In addition, the cruise control and fuel gauge were not working. She also noticed the ignition (where the key is inserted) was smoking. The dealer performed a diagnostic and the contact was informed that the battery was the cause of the failure. She was later informed that there was a faulty diagnostic test; therefore, the battery was not the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,500.
1999 dodge stratus with fuel gauge problems. Consumer states that the fuel gauge shows various value even if the tank is empty. Consumer stated that the vehicle stopped on the highway due to this problem. *kb consumer sent in additional information in a voq. *kb updated 04/14/08.
Instrument cluster ceased to function. No speedometer, gas gauge etc. No warning lights also. Dealer states that instrument cluster shorted out and needs to be replaced.
When driving fuel gauge dropped to empty. As a result, consumer was forced to put fuel into the vehicle everyday.
I have taken my vehicle in for the head gasket to be replaced 4 times now. I am taking it in again for the 5th time for the same problem. All the dealer keeps doing is putting another head gasket on and charging me my $50 deductable. This is getting very tiring. My brakes went out completely in 1997 after the factory re-call had been preformed. I was informed that the mechanic had put the seal in wrong. The last time I took my vehicle in for the head gasket, number 4, the dealer found that the cv boot needed replaced. Durring the repair the axel just fell apart. Same time the transmission pump needed replaced the fuel sending unit needed replaced and the head gasket was replaced. And it still leaks from the same spot the rear left of the engine.
Fuel gauge failed. Yh
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
- Risk
- Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V313000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. Owner notification began on december 15, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑992‑1997.
Recall number 03V443000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
- Risk
- This hose is considered to be inadequate.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
Recall number 00V320002 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.
- Risk
- The paint provides corrosion protection necessary to ensure the straps do not loosen over time.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.
Recall number 00V067000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Stratus fuel gauge
Which Dodge Stratus years have wrong fuel gauge reading problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1996 (5 complaints), 2005 (3 complaints) and 2003 (2 complaints).
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