Dodge Stratus wipers problems

Filed Feb 25, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 121,517 miles · GA · crash

The vehicle was purchased in 2013 " as is" (used) f rom a car lot. There were at least 2 or 3 alignments completed due to repairs on related parts. After each alignment, the steering wheel would turn to an angled position after a few days or a week. When turning the steering wheel to the right or turning it to the right while backing up in reverse, a loud pop can be heard coming from the vehicle. The noise has always seemed to come from the left side of the car. Everything suggested as repairs has been done. Both ball joints were replaced. All front and back struts were replaced. Also there has been a problem with the suspension causing noise and bouncing while driving. All of this has happened on city streets, driving about 35 MPH or much less. A mechanic suggested in 2013 that the car might have an electrical problem but almost everything has worked well for the past 4 years with no problems except for the windshield wiper speed which does not work on the regular back and forth and super fast speed. The wiper switch was replaced which didn't help. A dodge dealership checked it last week and said that the wiper motor works. Only one of many auto repair places tried to charge me for an elec issue. Also in 2013, the first car repair shop I took it to did not detect any recalls and they listed a different VIN # which is:[xxx], on my paperwork. A dealership told me it was not valid when I contacted it for parts. A different VIN # is on the car title which is in my name. Could this car be part of a chop shop scam? I've had a problem trying to find parts that match the color and year especially for an inside door panel. Also I filed police reports because someone has entered the car repeatedly and illegally without forced entry and may have a key. The seller of the car was dishonest when the car was purchased. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Engine, Visibility · 167,000 miles · IA

R&r front left wheel bearing fix, hub & bearing assembly total cost $214.55 clean engine total cost $83.46 engine oil leak, tried oil stop leak & seems to be working for the time being. Radiator/antifreeze leak, I'm spending $150 month for antifreeze. Putting in 1-2 bottles a day. Probably will have radiator fixed soon. Muffler fell off, can't afford a new one. Needs new spark plugs, can't afford that either. Needs manifold gasket, can't afford that either. Needs oil pan gasket, can't afford that either. Needs new wipers, can't afford that either.

Filed Mar 14, 2011 · Lights, Transmission · 127,182 miles · WA

With no ryme or rythem, the winsheild wipers fail to turn on, power locks fail to work and turn sygnals fail. Engine stalls and will not restart while in traffic for at least 30 seconds. These conditions happen while on the roadway and with children in the car , loss of ignition, winsheild wipers or turn sygnals can cause an accident or death.

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · OH

Had dodge stratus 2000 es for ten years. Mileage at approximately 53,000. This year when interior hot the following do not work: windshield wipers, dash gauges, security system, dash indicator for transmission gear, cool air through air conditioner. Sometimes while driving this problems happens and am unable to see what gear car is in, what speed, fuel left, wipers not functioning all which are safety issues. When interior cool, all functions return. Worked with a good mechanic who diagnosed faulty body control module also called a multi function module. $750 dollars later, car ok.

Filed Jul 22, 2009 · Electrical, Visibility · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge stratus. When it rains, the instrument panel gauges, windshield wipers, and air conditioner become inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was a lemon because it has been included in two recalls and the windows did not work at the time of purchase. The contact believes that chrysler should repair the vehicle since the failures have been occurring since the day it was purchased. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 5,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2008 · Visibility · 38,000 miles · TN

Attempted use of windshield wiper fluid and no fluid came out and severely smeared window. Went home put in fluid. Could hear motor running but no fluid coming out. I have a friend who has the exact same make and model and year vehicle. She reported her windshield wiper pump has also failed.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · CA · fire

Dt: after the consumer drove for awhile parked the vehicle, she came outside and the vehicle caught on fire. There was fire and smoke coming from under the hood. The fire department was notified. The vehicle has been scrapped and no one had looked at it. Also, the windshield wipers malfunctioned and the radio had turned on while the keys were out of the vehicle. There had been no previous problems with the vehicle.

Filed Mar 24, 2005 · Visibility · RI

While drivingin inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and off on its own. The driver noticed that the windshield wipers would pop up and stay in the upright position. The driver drove to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed determined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.

Filed Jan 18, 2004 · Visibility · 13,800 miles · MA

Acorn nuts securing aluminum windshield wiper arms to their splines loosen up. Spline holes in wiper arms "strip",causing loss of wiper function. Wiper motor and linkage appear to function normally. No apparent use of locking devices (lock washer, loctite, etc.) to keep nuts tight.

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Electrical · 6,700 miles · IL

In hot weather, the dash lights/ windshield wipers, and air conditioner did not work. The vehicle was been taken to several dealers, they could not determine the cause of problem. *ak *ts