CarComplaints.com Notes: The Dodge Stratus, Intrepid & other Chrysler sedans are infamous for oil sludge problems with the 2.7L V6 engine. If someone offers to sell you a 2.7L V6 model, it's only worth the price of the scrap metal it's going to shortly turn into.
NOTE: Only the 2.7L V6 has the oil sludge problem. Our "Avoid like the Plague" designation is ONLY for models with the 2.7L V6 engine. All other available engines are very reliable with no major problems.
Even with regular maintenance, the oil sludge defect eventually destroys the 2.7L engine typically around 80,000-100,000 miles. The only true fix we know about is to put in the larger 3.2L engine, which has a great reputation.
This issue was never deemed a safety defect by the Feds, so there was no recall. In the end, Chrysler got away with FOUR YEARS worth of defective 2.7L V6 engines in their sedans.
I have a 1999 Dodge Stratus, and it won't start. I checked and the ASD has voltage going to it constantly. I think that it should but I'm not sure, is it supposed to do that? I think maybe it's supposed to be going to only one side if so, which side? Could someone please explain it to me?
AFTER THE O2 SENSOR WENT OUT, THE CAR WOULD DIE FROM TIME TO TIME. ONE DAY, IT DIED & NEVER CAME BACK ON. THE STEERING WHEEL & BRAKES LOCKED UP & IT SAID NO BUS WHERE THE MILEAGE GOES. SO WHEN I GET IT TOWED TO A SHOP, ITS THE IGNITION COIL. WHICH IS NOW OUT 6 MONTHS LATER. WORST CAR EVER, NO LIE.
- deannag,
Clarksville, TN, US
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I have a 1999 Dodge Stratus, and it won't start. I checked and the ASD has voltage going to it constantly. I think that it should but I'm not sure, is it supposed to do that? I think maybe it's supposed to be going to only one side if so, which side? Could someone please explain it to me?
- Debra W., Augusta, GA, US