10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,384 miles

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1996 Dodge Stratus engine problems

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1996 Dodge Stratus Owner Comments (Page 9 of 12)

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problem #64

Jul 211999

(reported on)

Stratus

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine head gasket is leaking oil on top of engine, causing a potential safety hazard.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

problem #63

Jul 191999

(reported on)

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Experiencing continued malfuntion of headgasket. Called dealer several times and sent certified letter...never received any response. Currently adding 2-3 quarts of oil per week so as not to damage engine. Have had service employee say he's seen several of them...but no recall has been confirmed. Taken to several area mechanics and were told absolutely should not happen in a car less than 3 years old. Not received any response/advice/proposed solution other than "repair will cost you at least $1,000). Have had other Stratus owners say encountering same..."if you push...they will fix" have tried....no response. Will try again to contact Chrysler direct. Can you help.

- Berkeley Heights, NJ, USA

problem #62

Jun 201999

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission: Auto was parked, but would not go into reverse. Auto would have to be stopped and restatred to procedd a few hundred feet. Called for tow. Cyl. Head: Auto leaked oil, went to dealer. Dealer said it was cyl. Head, but I never saw the problem. Tie rods: Noise in front end. Tie rods were ready to fall off. Still a noise; maybe stabilizer bars or ball joint. I have owned many vehicles, but this was my first Chrysler product--- and the last! numerous other problems, but dealer did respond.

- Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

problem #61

Jul 141999

(reported on)

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine cylinder head/oil galley plug does not seal properly, causing damage to head gasket and cylinder head. Vehicle was not included in the recall # 96V00600.

- Deerfield, IL, USA

problem #60

Jul 081999

(reported on)

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Engine head\valve cover gasket failed.

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #59

Jun 281999

(reported on)

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Engine head gaskets have blown out. Dealer and maufacturer have been notified.

- Seaford, VA, USA

problem #58

Feb 011999

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Defective engine head gasket leaked oil which may cause a fire. Common problem.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #57

Feb 051999

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  • miles
Engine check light keeps coming on. Took to dealer & had it checked. Informed oxygen sensor was causing light to come on. Oil had started leaking out of engine. The head gaskets, which covered oxygen sensor, had burned the oil. Can smell it when vehicle was being parked. The mechanic did all the repairs to vehicle.

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

problem #56

Apr 121999

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There is a leakage within the engine head gasket.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #55

May 121999

(reported on)

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Engine head gasket seal was broken and was leaking oil. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Portage, MI, USA

problem #54

Apr 271999

(reported on)

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Head gasket replaced, replacement failed resulting in leakage. Mjs

- Somerset, WI, USA

problem #53

Apr 271999

(reported on)

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Head gasket replaced due to failure, replacement failed also resulting in leakage. Mjs

- Somerset, WI, USA

problem #52

May 071999

(reported on)

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Engine head gasket is leaking oil onto the rear of the engine, which could result in a fire.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #51

Aug 271998

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The main head gasket leaked oil unto the engine compartment which may cause a fire and engine problems. Please provide further information and VIN#.

- Soperton, GA, USA

problem #50

Apr 131999

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Head gasket leaks oil, emits a burning smell from oil falling onto hot engine.

- Pigeon, MI, USA

problem #49

Dec 011998

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Head gaskets leak oil in puddles. Dealer /manufacturer contacted and aware of the problem, no recall established, problem still exists.

- Culloden, WV, USA

problem #48

Jan 041998

Stratus

  • miles
Severe oil leak. Dealer diagnosed as head gasket failure, but wants to charge me for repairs. Leaking 1-2 quarts per 250 miles.

- St. Joseph, MI, USA

problem #47

May 121998

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Consumer was changing the oil in the vehicle and when the consumer put oil in the vehicle, the oil kept going down due to a leak. When driving the oil will leak out of the engine.

- Pacific Junction, IA, USA

problem #46

Sep 281998

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When trying to start up the vehicle, there is loud knocking noise coming from the engine, and the vehicle uses alot of oil. The engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained. Took the vehicle to the dealer, and they could'nt find the problem.

- Greenwood, MI, USA

problem #45

Mar 081999

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  • miles
Excessive oil leak;-took to dealer. Needed head gasket replaced. Still leaking oil when I picked it up. Took back to dealer. Rear main seal leaking oil. Many others with same problem. Please make Chrysler recall these item.

- Centreville, VA, USA

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