Dodge Stratus oil consumption 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 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.

Filed Oct 19, 2009 · Engine · OK

My car had the head gasket replaced and a few other things on it. But I can smell burning oil from some were and the light is on for the oil. I only drive short distances because I am afraid of a fire. Not only that it well maybe only go about 2 miles before it shuts down. Then I have to wait for it to cool down to start it and get it back home.

Filed Apr 22, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 41,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. While driving approximately 46 MPH, the contact released the steering wheel and the vehicle veered to the right and left. The oil is constantly a quart low in the vehicle. The speedometer displays inaccurate readings and the vehicle was diagnosed with calibration failure. The current mileage was 57,000 and failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2006 · Engine · 80,000 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 55 MPH, the vehicle had an oil sludging problem, internal oil leaking and an increase of engine oil consumption by the engine. The manufacturer and dealership did not properly identify the problem and did not honor any warranty claims. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop who determined that the engine needed to be replaced because the damage was too extensive to fix. The vehicle was inoperative since the day of the incident.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Engine · FL

Re faulty head gasket on 1998 chrysler dodge stratus. *bf the faulty head gasket caused oil to leak from the engine. The consumer had to put at least 1 quart every other day and even then the oil barely register on the dipstick.

Filed May 3, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 92,880 miles · PA

My mechanic stated that my engine is leaking oil from pretty much everywere, I have to add a quart of oil every 4 - 5 days. I have no interior lights, my odometer and tachometer do not function and display. My radio does not work, and now my brake lights aren't functioning. I checked and all of my fuses are fine. I can't afford the engine repairs for the oil. I have to get the electrical problem fixed. Chrysler should take care of these problems.

Filed Mar 7, 2004 · Engine · OH

My 1998 dodge stratus is leaking oil to the tune of 2 quarts every 7-10 days. 2 mechanics have looked at it and both feel it is at the very least a defective head gasket and possible rear seal? Both have told me it will need about $20 in parts but cost in excess of $800 to fix. I feel this is ridiculous. This has been a problem for some time now and though it started slow at first, it has now become a real safety concern. After researching the internet, I find that this is really a common problem and the manufacturer even redesigned the head gasket because of it but has offered no recall or assistance to the owners that bought the cars on good faith. Please advise as to what you intend to do.

Filed May 24, 2003 · Engine · 65,000 miles · NV

"the famous head gasket failure that nobody wants to touch". Yes, I have a 98 dodge stratus that is leaking at the head gasket. I had to buy one of those flat pans to catch the oil in while the car is parked in the garage. My 2 year old got out there the other day and decided to play in the used oil. Is this not a safety issue? Having to keep a pan of dirty oil under a car? I drain it once a week and get at least 1 quart. (and have to pay to dispose of it) come on here! So, on top of the fire hazard (hot oil on a hot catalyst), now we have poisoning issues with our children. Is anybody going to help us, or should we just start the whole class action lawsuit? I am sure there are enough people here to back me up on this. According to all of the complaints here, dodge already knows about it and made a stronger gasket to replace it with.

Filed Feb 7, 2003 · Engine · 57,000 miles · TX

Head gasket failed at 58k miles, caused oil leak,like so many other 1997 dodge stratus with four cylinder engine, 2.4l.