3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,250 miles

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problem #4

Jun 302006

Stratus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles
I turned a corner and heard a clicking sound. My air bag light went on and my horn would not sound. I later found out that my cruise control was also not working. I did some research and discovered that it is due to a broken clock spring. Two Dodge dealerships told me they would not repair it at no cost, that in fact it would cost at least $200. I now see that this has been a continual problem with Dodge vehicles of the same year. To this day, it has not yet been fixed, as I am waiting to get an agreeable dealership to repair the problem at their expense. Since this problem renders the airbag inoperable, I would consider this a major safety defect/problem.

- Green Bay, WI, USA

problem #3

Dec 282002

Stratus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2002 had to replace power steering pipe, manufactured to lean on the interior auto body, in which engine vibration rubbed hole in it. 2002 front right wheel makes continuous loud high pitched whistle noise, still does. Dealership discounted it and didn't know why it sounded like that. 2002-2006 engine dies while driving, odometer goes crazy up and down 2006 clock spring keeps breaking, no power to air bag or horn.

- Knotts Island, NC, USA

problem #2

Jan 092005

Stratus 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,500 miles
The contact stated in December 2005 the air bag light illuminated. Afterwards, the steering wheel became extremely hard to turn left or right, and a there was a crackling noise in the driver's side steering column. Also, the horn and the cruise control were inoperative. There is a technical service bulletin 0801001 on the clock spring.

- Leominster, MA, USA

problem #1

May 172005

Stratus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,500 miles
Dodge Stratus 2001, 46000 miles. Car was purchased used from the us government on public sale. Air bag light on, horn does not work, cruise control also affected. This is caused by faulty clockspring part located in steering wheel. I called Dodge after discovering on your web site that there was a recall for 1,500,000 Grand Caravan that had a same problem caused by their faulty clockspring. Grand Caravan also had air bag light on, horn was not working and cruise control was off. I express my concern to Dodge since this is a safety issue and I was hoping they will consider fixing this. I been told to take the car to dealership for diagnostics and after they receive results they will consider fixing this. Diagnostics were performed and result was that the clockspring was broken. Dodge declined my request for fixing the problem. I end up paying for diagnostics to find out what I already knew. I believe that clockspring mechanism for Dodge Stratus is something what should be recalled for this model since it is safety issue, that appeared on other recalled models.

- Sacramento, CA, USA