Dodge Stratus headlights problems

Filed Nov 1, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · IA

Having issues with dash and headlight dimming,also radio goes off and looses memory,door locks won't work when radio goes off. Burnt out defogger relay and power amp fuse with no power amp, also had to replace horn relay yet taking all those relays out and problem still happens. Already checked lighter assembly, that was popping amp fuse. Fixed that still happening. Also goes through 1 quart of oil a month but no leaks under the car when moved. ?????? Help!!!!!! The oil problem should fall under hazardous meterials act if all these cars are dumping used oil all over this country.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Steering · 40,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge strauss. The contact was driving 65 MPH as he noticed smoke emitting from the steering column. The headlights and blinkers failed yet there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was shut off and the smoke vanished. The dealer advised that the multi-function switch within the steering column overheated and burned. The multi-function switch would need replacing yet the parts needed for the repair were on back order. The manufacturer was called and a complaint was filed. A representative was sent to inspect the vehicle and confirmed the failure. The manufacturer advised that they were awaiting a response from their legal department before proceeding with any type of repairs. The failure and current mileage was 40,000.

Filed Dec 24, 2009 · Electrical · 48,000 miles · TN

The right side passenger head light continues to blow out from some kind of short in the wiring. I notice alot of dodge status on the road with a headlight out. There is also a water spot always in the passenger side floor with no antifreeze smell just a water smell. I have replace 3 headlights in 3 months. Far to many. Is there a problem with the fuses the reason for the bulbs burning out? When the air condition is running and you are driving along put on the brakes you hear a sizzling sound as you are slowing down. And finally the brakes have chattered since day one of purchasing this car. They rumble and grind as this car had 48, 000 miles on it when I purchased it in 2008. Thanks

Filed Oct 23, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 35,550 miles · MI

Multi-function stalk to the left of the steering wheel with the headlamp and turn signal swtiches has malfunctioned twice now. This happened while driving down the road. When it malfunctions, the instrument panel will not illuminate, and the tail lamps will not illuminate. The first time the dealership replaced the part. The second time, I took it apart and cleaned it, and it fixed the problem.

Filed Dec 10, 2006 · Lights · 60,000 miles · IA

The head light lens cover is very clouded from a defect in the plastic the wrong type of plastic was used for the headlight that deals with the elements and the does that while driving down the road. This interns reduces the lighting from the head lights so bad that it is hard to see at night and im 23 and have 20\20 vision. I can drive with my brights on and the light is still weaker than most of the cars driving down the road. I have noticed that other 1998 dodge stratus cars have had the same problem unless not driven much and garaged. Speaking to a quality control manager at grimm brothers plastics in wapello iowa he told me that the wrong plastic was used for the headlight. I have recently almost been in an accident with my 2 year old daughter and now do not drive the car at night. And its my only car.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Airbags · 168,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

Dt: 1996 dodge stratus. The consumer states while driving 55 MPH hit a deer and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained whiplash. The passenger front, by the headlight and hood, actually hit the deer. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was not contacted. This occurred on july 24, 2005. A police report taken.

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · TX

Battery light indicator on panel coming on/off leading to light glitches on speed indicator panel, radio clock, interior lights, headlights, rear defrost coming on by itself and glitching on the odometer reading. Car battery showing 11 volts out of 12 for cold start and alternator already changed out have receipt to show this past month.

Filed Dec 9, 2004 · Electrical · 52,886 miles · NC

The headlight continously blew out while driving. The dealershp replaced the light bulb, but could not identify what was causing the problem. The consumer took the head light assmembly apart and noticed that the wiring system had melted.

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Lights · IL

Visibility problem. Head lamp covers have become fogged and discolored ,not allowing adequate illumination of road at night. The headlamp covers can only be replaced as an entire headlight assembly. A more durable or a replacable cover would allow the consumer to correct this hazard.

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

Rear ended a truck where the front end of the stratus went under the truck's bumper. Point of impact was just under where the hood latches causing the hood to buckle up, doing damage to both front quarter panels, broke radiator and pushed it back into the engine, broke air compressor, both head lights, and caused 'cracking' in the windshield. Not sure of speed at time of impact but speed of car before impact was around 45 MPH, driver hit brakes hard but not enough distance to stop - there were skid marks about 2 feet in length. Air bags did not deploy!