10.0

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

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problem #24

Nov 301998

Stratus

  • miles
Engine head gasket blew out 46,000 miles of wear, causing vehicle to lose oil. Dealer/mfr. Notified.

- Plainfeild, CT, USA

problem #23

Aug 271998

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Engine noise and roughness at idle caused by improper installation of timing chain during recall repair.

- Oak Park, IL, USA

problem #22

Aug 271998

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Timing chain recalled, however failed.

- Oak Park, IL, USA

problem #21

Nov 181998

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
While driving the faulty bearings in the pulley, caused the timing belt to melt through the timing cover. Dealer has been contacted.

- Newhaven, CT, USA

problem #20

Nov 021998

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Engine head gaskets blow out, causing oil to leak from the motor.

- Walkerton, IN, USA

problem #19

Jul 241997

Stratus 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine continually leaking oil, replacement of the faulty head gasket did not remedy leaks.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #18

Jan 011998

Stratus

  • miles
The consumer is experiencing difficulties with oil pan leaking oil, the consumer stated that the oil in his vehicle leaks due to problems with the oil plugs.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #17

Sep 051998

Stratus

  • miles
When car was checked for oil, oil was leaking, oil light never came on. Oil was changed in June, dealer contacted, and manufacturer will assist in repair work funds, assumed the head gaskets wer E leaking.

- Crestline, OH, USA

problem #16

May 011998

Stratus

  • miles
Engine head gasket failed, causing severe oil leakage.

- East Granb, CT, USA

problem #15

Mar 011996

Stratus

  • miles
Vehicle leaks oil.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

problem #14

Jun 231998

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Engine oil is leaking on to manifold from head gasket, creating an oil smell. Owner is concerned of vehicle catching on fire.

- Nicholasville, KY, USA

problem #13

Mar 201998

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Timing belt failed after recall repair.

- Tuttle, OK, USA

problem #12

Feb 011998

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The engine cylinder head is leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold and all over the engine compartment which could cause a fire. This problem is under recall # 96V00600, Chrysler/engine. When owner contacted the manufacturer, this vehicle was not included in the recall.

- Georgetown, IN, USA

problem #11

Mar 031998

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine head gasket failed causing fire.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #10

Mar 181998

(reported on)

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Head gaskets cracked, causing oil to leak onto the motor. The dealer has been notified.

- Tinmonsdille, SC, USA

problem #9

Dec 011997

Stratus

  • miles
Engine oil leaks due to a head gasket failure.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #8

Dec 011997

Stratus

  • miles
Head gasket failed, causing engine oil leak.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #7

Feb 051998

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
The vehicle ran out of oil within 3 weeks because of the hole in the head gaskets. Dealer said this would cause a fire if oil gets on manifold.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #6

Dec 011997

Stratus

  • miles
Engine head gasket failed/leaking.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #5

Mar 311997

Stratus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Head gasket failed.

- Brockway, PA, USA

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