: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the check engine light illuminates and the vehicle completely stalls. After stalling, the vehicle restarts following an extended period of time. Although the vehicle has been seen by a dealer and multiple repairs have been made, the dealer was unable to remedy the stalling problem. The rear freeze plug was leaking. Updated 03/09/06.

- Tyler, TX, USA

The vehicle caught on fire. The fire was emitting from the engine compartment and wheel well areas.

- Miamisburg, OH, USA

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer fore inspection. Mechanic determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

A very small "drip...drip...drip" of oil started around 47K miles. Drip became a gush by 50K miles. Oil was flowing out of the head gasket as fast as I could put it in. (yeah, big surprise, huh?!) thanks, Chrysler, for standing behind your product and making good on your screw-ups. Typical american big biz attitude! you can bet my next vehicle will be a Toyota! oh gee! I almost forgot - yes, I'll be sure to tell everyone I know to "steer clear of anything Chrysler". no pun intended I assure you... especially since your crappy engineers just cost me $1000.

- Flint, MI, USA

I had nothing but major problem with my Dodge Stratus it's only a 1997 with 86,582. I bought it used with 23,000 in January of 1999 from a car dealer. I have spent $2,335.30 in repairs in 2002&2003 in may & June of 2003 I spent $1,678.31 & $656.99 in July 2002 starting with brakes being contamied, water pump, radiator replaced, and it's being driven locally never been out of this state. I feel this is a lemon car because of the major repairs and the mileage is only 74,153 when I started having repairs and keep having major repairs totally $2,400 only had it 3 1/2 yrs. I filed a report with the lemon law in Washington state.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

Head gasket failed at 31,000 miles on 1997 Dodge Stratus.

- Stoughton, MA, USA

Head gasket failed at approx. 72,000 miles. It seems like this is a common problem in Dodge Stratus and Dodge neon based on all the complaints I have read on the internet. I would like Dodge/Chrysler to take some responsibility for the problem, as I was told they are aware a problem exists and have since change the style of gasket used.

- Cedarburg, WI, USA

As my '97 Dodge Stratus ES (2.4L) approaches 58,000 mi, it appears to be self-destructing, of course the engine is leaking oil (1 qt/week) at the infamous head gasket, cooling system is fouled (heater quit, flush+clean didn't solve), and I just got a check engine light on my to work! I have been a Chrysler customer for decades, but having a car that runs fine for 55K and then dies by 60K will make me buy foreign how many complaints about the oil leaks will it take to get a recall? (I hope I add to this count) maybe if I get the next stage, an engine fire, at least the insurance might help pay for my Toyota...

- Chiacgo, IL, USA

Head gasket failed at 58K miles, caused oil leak, like so many other 1997 Dodge Stratus with four cylinder engine, 2.4L.

- Houston, TX, USA

Vehicle is leaking oil and the oil light continue to stay on. Dealer states the vehicle's head gasket has malfunctioned. Please provide additional information.

- Archer, FL, USA