Dodge Stratus won't shift problems

Filed Feb 1, 2011 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. While attempting to park the vehicle, the contact placed the vehicle in reverse with the brakes engaged, he noticed that the front end of the vehicle fell while making a clicking noise and would not shift into any gear. He looked inside of the front right wheel and noticed that the control arm and wheel bearing failed without warning. He noticed liquid coming from the wheel bearing housing and two small fragments on the ground. The dealer was contacted and stated that no major repairs had been performed on the vehicle. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor had the vehicle been repaired or the failure diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/04/11 *bf updated 12/30/11

Filed Jan 25, 2008 · Transmission · OK

Won't shift out of second to third, the motor just revs up and you have to slow down to under 30 MPH before it stops.

Filed Nov 19, 2007 · Transmission · 1 miles · CA

While driving the transmission downshifts to limp mode causing a highly probable danger situation that may lead to serious injuries especially if traveling on the freeway. We have replaced the TCM at $166.00from a dealer and another dealer sucked approx.300.00 knowing that there is no way of fixing the defective transmission. Why are you still allowing the dealers to replace parts that they fully know won't fix the main problem? Why is there no recall on the defective transmissions? On the complaint side of your web page there are a lot of similar complaints! The dealer wants us to take the car back to them for diagnostics and I am sure they will recommend another problem solving idea to make us spend more money knowing it will not work.

Filed Dec 30, 2006 · Transmission · GA

Purchased vehicle with clean carfax record in feb 06 with 75k miles. At 81k miles transmission started going into limp mode(slams into second gear regardless of vehicle speed). Took car to dealership for diagnostic. They stated the input and output speed sensors were failing according to the computer. I replaced them. A week later the transmission fully failed. Towed to a reputable transmission chain store. They fully rebuilt the mechanicals of transmission and replaced the speed sensors again. As I drove home the transmission returned to limp mode. Returned to shop. They test drove it and second gear clutches burned up. They rebuilt it again and also replaced valve body and solenoid pack. I drove the car for a month before it again started limping. Took the car to another dealership for diagnosis. They blamed the shop and stated they couldn't do anything for me but upgrade the flash in the transmission computer. The computer diagnostics could not reveal why the computer was putting the car in limp. Returned car to previous transmission shop for yet another rebuild. Drove car 2 months before it again started limping. Returned car to trans shop, they rebuilt it again. Still couldn't find concrete cause, replaced valve body again, had me buy replacement transmission computer from dodge, this fixed it for another 2 months. Yesterday it again started going into limp. There is 200 miles remaining in the 12,000 mile rebuild warranty from the first rebuild so it will be in the shop for the 5th time in less than a year.

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · HI

Auto transmission. 1997 dodge stratus 2.5l with auto stick. Transmission leakage and failure of transmission. Vehicle will not shift above second gear, and gear slips.

Filed Dec 1, 2005 · Transmission · 55,870 miles · MD

Driving at 35 MPH and stopping at a light a loud noise (clunk) was heard from the transmission area. "check engine" light eliminated. Returned to residence and vehicle would not shift out of first gear. Vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer informed me that one of the speed sensors had failed. Dealer recommended that both input and output speed sensors be replaced, drop transmission pan for inspection, and perform transmission flush. Authorized the repair. Contacted chrysler corp to inquire about power train warranty. Was advised that the speed sensor was not part of the power train and the vehicle only had a 3yr/36,000 warranty on the power train. Believe this is incorrect due to warranty book received with vehicle indicates that the power train module is 7yr/70,000. Investigating further. Believe that this sensor should be covered by the power train since it provides control to that component.

Filed Jun 28, 2005 · Transmission · MT

Dt: dodge stratus 1997. Consumer received recall notice concerning transaxles floor shifter park interlock. Consumer said that it broke, causing the axle to malfunction. When turn the car on consumer could shift the shifter into gear without pushing the button on shifter or pressing the brakes. Before had to press the brake and push button to go into gear. Currently, vehicle will not go into gear unless consumer shut the vehicle off and turning it back on. Sometimes when shutting the vehicle off it would not shut off until consumer messed with the shifter. Consumer called in for recall repairs, and consumer went back to pick up vehicle and the dashboard and steering column were taken apart and not put back together. Consumer said it was laying on the front passenger's side. There was no fan belt on engine. Consumer said that dealer charged her $87.00.

Filed Apr 29, 2005 · Transmission · HI

Complaint regarding the waiting time consumer had to endure when having recall repairs performed on 1998 dodge stratus. *mr the malfunction indicator lamp had come on. The transmission would not shift. The 02 sensor failed. The 02 sensor was replaced and reset and may have been the cause for the transmission problem. Recall campaign #04v021000.

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · CO

Five incidences where the car will not shift out of 2nd gear. This happens when the car is placed in drive. It lunges forward because it is already in 2nd gear. Will not shift into 1st or 3rd gear from there. Auto stick is stuck in 2nd also. This causes the "check engine" light to be displayed. Three different dealers replaced shifting sensors, soleonoids in transmission, replaced seals. After last repair, car made it one block before problem arose again, and this time the speedometer did not move from 0. The car was obviously not test driven before we were called to pick it up. This problem has cost me lost wages with no way to get to work.

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Transmission · NM

Vehicle would not shift out of first. Engine check light illuminated, and vehicle would shift to second gear. Consumer could not get over 20 MPH. Consumer feels vehicle may be rear ended. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.