10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #11

Jul 012003

Stratus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My name is [xxx], and I am a twenty-four year old father of three who is currently receiving social security. I am writing this letter today because I am having some problems with my 1996 Dodge Stratus (VIN# [xxx]). the types of problems that I am having consists of air conditioning leaks, electrical circuits that malfunction, transmission troubles, premature brake wear, head gasket problems, and poor driveability. Chrysler motor corporation prides itself as representing value, quality, durability and reliability, but I canT seem to see that as a true statement with all of my current problems. I could not believe all the problems that I am having with this vehicle at one given time so I decided to research my difficulties on the internet and I found that I am not the only one with these same issues. I feel that DaimlerChrysler Corp should be held responsible for my repairs due to circumstances caused by shoddy parts and quality. So far I have replaced the timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, water pump, alternator, alternator belt, rotors, bake shoes, rear wheel cylinders, PCV valve, dryer, ac compressor, tires, all filters, and fluids. I am in dyer need of a exhaust manifold, windshield, struts, shocks, steering wheel, head gasket. Also, I am experiencing steering wheel oscillation/vibration above 50 mph, rough ride on road with irregular surface & bottoming out on pothole, erratic idle, performance loss, overheats in traffic &/or A/C becomes inoperative, warm-up sag, hesitation & driveway die out, rear grid defogger indicator light malfunctions, inside lights work improperly, erratic, late or harsh automatic transmission shifts, frequency rumble or gear noise from front between 50 & 70 mph, musty odor and defroster fails to clear glass. As it appears I need a lot of work and being low income I need help. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #10

May 032001

Stratus

  • miles
Tie-rod failed no steering,2 headgasket failures in past 5 years, brake rotors fail every 2 years....

- East Aurora, NY, USA

problem #9

Sep 011998

Stratus

  • miles
Front brake rotors and pads faulty causing front end problems. Nlm

- Middlesex, NJ, USA

problem #8

Apr 282000

Stratus

  • miles
Second set of rotors to failed due to corrosion in 4 years, dealer replaced oringinals, in both cases pads were fine.

- East Aurora, NY, USA

problem #7

May 012000

Stratus

  • miles
Second failure of brake rotors in 4 years due to corrosion, brake pads still good. Chrysler has had this problem in ne before.

- East Aurora, NY, USA

problem #6

Sep 011998

Stratus

  • miles
Front brake rotors and pads faulty causing front end problems. Nlm

- Middlesex, NJ, USA

problem #5

Nov 011996

Stratus

  • miles
Trunk lid came down on driver's head, causing a mild concussion. Also, replaced warped brake rotors/steering rack and power steering and egr valve. In addition, engine check light came on.

- Milford, PA, USA

problem #4

Jun 181997

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors failed.

- North Syra, NY, USA

problem #3

Sep 121997

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors failed.

- Adams, MA, USA

problem #2

Jun 031997

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front rotors failed.

- Brockway, PA, USA

problem #1

May 121997

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes the pedaltravels to the floor. Also a vibrating and grinding noise occurs, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer resurfaced the rotors which did not remedy the problem.

- Juneau , AK, USA