The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Stratus. On August 8, 2006, the vehicle's fuel pump failed and the fuel pump assembly had to be replaced. On August 18, 2006, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. A local mechanic replaced the fuel pump and stated that the fuel pump that he removed was improperly installed and had been cut. On October 27, 2006, the fuel pump failed and the repair was paid for in cash. In November of 2006, while still under warranty, the gas pump assembly failed again and was repaired on January 31, 2007. On May 7, 2007, the contact received a recall notice for the after market fuel pump (control number 110368 for recall). The current mileage is 74,500 and the first failure mileage was 69,591. Updated 09/04/07 updated 09/12/07.

- Willow Grove , PA, USA

: the contact stated while stopped at a red light, the engine stalled without warning, and would not restart. The vehicle was pushed to a nearby independent repair shop, who determined the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Afterwards, a strong smell of gasoline was present inside the vehicle. There was a NHTSA recall, # 06E088000, regarding the fuel system. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Additionally, while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who determined the master cylinder needed to be replaced, but after the replacement, the problem persisted. There was a NHTSA recall, # 99V244000, regarding the service brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Also, while turning at various speeds, a squeaking noise came from the steering wheel. Although the steering noise persisted, the dealer was not alerted. There was a NHTSA recall, # 06V001000, regarding the steering. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

While driving the vehicle just stopped running. The vehicle was towed to the consumer's mechanic who determined that the fuel pump was burned. The mechanic gave the faulty fuel pump back tot he consumer. Dealer was contacted but the consumer preferred to take the vehicle to her mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they called the mechanic to confirm her story.

- Rutledge, TN, USA

Experienced several instances of vehicle stop and stall during at various speeds over the past 3 weeks. We treated the gas for possible water, changed fuel filter, but problem persisted. Ran checks and determined it was a fuel pump problem. I removed the oringinal pump and noted that the wiring was bare and burned all the way through to the inside. I saved the pump to show, and will contact dealer tommorrow. I noted several similar complaints on your site, this is very scary considering what could happen with this problem, I think everyone who owns this car needs to check this out. This seems to be a manufacturer problem, is there any recourse to be taken or way to recover associated costs? please notify of any information.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

My 1999 Dodge Stratus VIN # [xxx] 2.4 liter motor had a bad fuel pump. Upon replacement my mechanic notice that the sensor wiring that connects to the pump inside of the gas tank had burnt up and melted. The only thing that possible kept the vehicle from blowing up was the gas cap was on tight and there was no air in the tank. It makes me feel very uncomfortable driving the car now knowing what still or what could have happened to my wife and kids if the gas tank exploded or caught on fire I kept the pump to show the burnt connections. Please contact me on what to do to ensure this doesn't happen again or so someone else. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Orlando, FL, USA

Consumer state. The fuel pump wire was burned inside the gasoline tank, due to that defect car was stall on the road. Dealer has been notified.

- Alburg, VT, USA