Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. While driving the vehicle, the transmission malfunctioned and the power steering failed. The vehicle went out of control, would not stop, and continued to accelerate. The contact had to crash the vehicle into a pole to get it to stop. The contact then quickly turned off the ignition. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to weekley chrysler dodge jeep (50 main st, butler, oh 44822, (419) 883-2461). The dealer stated that they needed special authorization from the manufacturer to start the repairs. The manufacturer stated that there was an unknown recall on the vehicle and they would send a technician to examine the vehicle. The dealer had the vehicle for four weeks and were still waiting for the manufacturer to send a technician. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in an unknown the federal safety agency recall when it was purchased used with only 6,000 miles. The crash occurred after the recall repair was performed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 41,900.
Dodge Stratus power steering loss problems
25 of the 2,653 owner complaints about the Dodge Stratus describe loss of power steering, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 25
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 60,089
By model year
- 20062
- 20041
- 20031
- 20013
- 20001
- 19994
- 19981
- 19974
- 19966
- 19952
Often reported together
Ball joint 6Loss of power 4Steering lock-up 2Transmission failure 1Stalling 1Overheating 1Jerking 1
What owners say
Lower left front suspension arm ball joint broken. The outer bearing carrier, fell away from the suspension arm, pulling the half shaft out of the transmission, and the wheel/tire assembly jammed up in the wheel well with a complete loss of steering control. The vehicle was in motion just following a turn, in a parking area.
Starting march I had problems with turning the wheel and I took car to get oil and ask mechanic to check power steering fluid. Im told it is full and that they do not why I have turn the wheel as if I have no power steering. Each month I get someone check power steering and told it is full. I have to turn thee opposite way when getting out of a park. Sometimes I back in park in order to get out. Then I start having problems with car making noise and car sound wheel going to break. Electrical problems..I have no horn,inside lights, air and radio due to I took fuse out because horn blowing, lights and locks going up and down.
I have had my car for a little over 3 years now. First it was the passenger side ball joint. Then a year later it was the ball joint on the driver side plus the control arm. Then it was the brakes and rotors. Then right after that I find out the ball joint I had just replaced on the passenger side needs replaced again! Now my oil light comes on at idle after the engine has warmed up. Had the oil changed as always between 2000 and 3000 miles as I should. Had the oil sending unit replaced and still have a oil light on with a full engine of oil. Now my steering column just today made a cracking sound as I was backing up with the wheel turning to the left. Then the airbag light came on and wont go off. Now my steering is stiff. Talked to a mechanic and it is a safety issue.
Car has not been on the road for over a year and 1/2 non-op. Realized power steering failed. Replaced power steering pump. Realized there was a recall on the power steering hose. Took to dealership. There they noticed there was fire damaged. Now chrysler is saying they are not responsible for fire damage because it was not replaced sooner. As I stated they car has not run for over 1 1/2 years. The dealership will not replace hose without authorization from chrysler. We will be responsible for fire damage but you should still replace hose. It was a recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge stratus. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The vehicle began smoking underneath the hood , and the mechanic replaced the power steering pump and hose. Also, the contact stated that the transmission failed and caused the indicators on the instrument panel to malfunction. This failure prevented her from determining how fast she was driving. In addition, the gears failed to shift from second gear. The mechanic stated that a sensor in the transmission and the air conditioning system failed. Also, the cooling system failed, and the water pump and timing belt were replaced twice. The failure began when the vehicle ran hot. She will collect the work reports and receipts from the dealer regarding the other failures that occurred. The current mileage is 105,000, and failure mileage was 79,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge stratus. The contact received recall 06v001000 ,and believed it was to blame for the following incident. While driving the steering became difficult and control of the vehicle was lost. The vehicle landed in a ditch and was destroyed, causing both airbags to deploy. A police report was taken. Current mileage was 40000.
Dt*: the contact stated the steering was hard to turn to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, who determined the steering gear, wheel bearing, and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. There was a the federal safety agency recall, #00v225002, regarding the gear box. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
I was starting to turn left to enter a highway on ramp when suddenly the car lost steering for a second and I had no control of the car. I hit the brakes and clipped a curb which blew out the right front tire and damaged the wheel. I took the car to the dealership and their service department reported nothing wrong with the steering or front end. The service manager said I need to contact chrysler and try to get them to replace my tire and wheel. The car only had 3,750 miles on it and the road was dry and free or anything which would cause it to not turn. Other cars had no problem turning left.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and taken to the dealership which determined the sensors needed to be replaced. Also, the power steering failed. The dealership determined the power steering pump leaked causing the failure.
Related recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
- Risk
- Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The the recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V001000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.
- Risk
- This could cause the steering knuckle to crack and separate from the upper control arm, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle. The recall began on december 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V579000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Recall number 00V225002 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 1996 (6 complaints), 1997 (4 complaints) and 1999 (4 complaints).
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