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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 3,409 miles
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Oil leak at head gasket cause the cylinder hear to fail. Seems to be prevelent problem.
- Metuchen, NJ, USA
Dodge has a problem with head gaskets in their 4 clyndar cars - 2 times it has gone on a 1995 Stratus.
- Whittier, CA, USA
Engine head gasket would leak & cause engine to smoke. Would refill the oil at least 3-4 times a week. Took to dealer & was informed nothing was wrong. Also, ABS light kept coming on. Was informed that sensor needed to be shut off.
- Daly City, CA, USA
What I am doing is trying to get help; my vehicle is badly leaking oil, the recall is for galley plugs, but the dealer in phoenix says it is the head gasket and not covered by the recall, approximately. $900 to fix. The dealership said to me on the phone, "at that mileage it won't be the galley plugs, it'L be the head gasket, that's what it always is with those Stratus'"(emphasis mine). What I am trying to understand is that if it is a common of enough problem for the dealership to say that, as well as a head gasket to be shot at such a low mileage, why isn't this just as much as a recall as the galley plugs, allowing me and I'm sure many others to be helped. Can somebody please answer this request, I called the Chrysler factory about this and they could have cared less.
- Cottonwood, AZ, USA
Head gasket & camshaft seal have been replaced twice at 52,000 & 75,000. I again have an oil leak at 82,000.
- New Fairfield, CT, USA
Blown head gasket......occurrence was shortly after service dept. At brian bemis left a small piece of hose in the throttle and stuck the throttle open, the oil leak started shortly after. Brian bemis' service said the oil leak was caused by a blown head gasket, w/ a quote of $750 to repair. The quote was given to us in Jan. Of 2000. Car leaks approx. 2-4 quarts/day. Head gasket not fixed due to cost, husband is full time student, mother at home w/ kids, can't afford repair. Please help.
- Rockford, IL, USA
I paid over $1000 to replace my blown head gasket, only to find out that there were hundreds of other people experiencing similar troubles. I am looking to be reimbursed as I am a financially challenged recent college graduate. Every cent counts in getting by! I am also a former intern to DaimlerChrysler Corp. And this manufacturing defect needs to be fixed! it is the right thing to do! please advise accordingly. Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
The head gasket to my 1995 Dodge Stratus is leaking. The repair cost for this problem is approximatley $700 to $1,000. The head gaskett should not be leaking at 78,000 miles. The vehicle has been leaking oil for some time, because it is all over the engine. I did not become aware of this problem until I saw oil on the ground.
- Cut Off, LA, USA
I had my oil changed, and the service people said that my head gasket was bad. I contacted parkway Dodge and had them replace the head gasket. They broke an egr valve doing the replacement. Now my Dodge has a vibration in it, and is worse when the car is in drive. The dealership has told me that they and Chrysler Corp. Engineering can find nothing wrong with the car. My engine is still vibrating.
- Normal, IL, USA
Sent you this questionnaire because I noticed a lot of complaints listed on the internet concerning blown head gaskets on this type of engine.
- Ashburn, VA, USA
Head gasket failed/ replaced. Now problem reoccurred. Mfg offered parts but not labor. Should replace at N/C to customer their design problem.
- Parma Heights, OH, USA
I'm trying to get some assistance with replacing the head gasket on this car. I have discovered that this is a chronic problem, and so far local dealers and Chrysler customer service have been no help at all. They seem too concerened with making money on repairs that should be covered as defects. Please help me!!! thanks......david.
- Ridgeland, MS, USA
Gasket failure seems to be prevalent on this model vehicle. Please investigate
- Elkins, WV, USA
Engine head gasket leaks 1 quart of oil per week.
- Logansport, LA, USA
NHTSA recall # 96V006 000/engine: Vehicle experiencing problem with oil leakages from engine cylinder head which could cause a fire in engine compartment.
- Richmond, VA, USA
Defective engine head gasket leaks oil which can spray onto the exhaust manifold and cause a fire. Dealer will need to replace engine head gasket.
- Frankfort, KY, USA
Engine oil head gasket leak
- Moreno Valley, CA, USA
The original head gasket failed, leaked all over the engine and underside of the vehicle; fino Chrysler refused to pay for it to be replaced; a garage replaced it, but the replacement gasket, although it had been redesigned, also failed, after approx. 12K miles/6 months. Fino & Chrysler motor Corp. Both refuse to pay for it, although they admit the original was defective, as apparently so was the replacement.
- Milford, MA, USA
As a result of above component failure, engine was destroyed by heat. The temperature gauge was on cold and the "engine check light" came on about 20 seconds before the car stopped. Had the car towed to dealer in chatanooga. They reported a blown head gasket and oil in the water. Further investigation revealed catastrophic damage to all engine parts. Recommended replacement of short block at a price of $3700. Paid them $391 dollars for their trouble and am having the car towed back to knoxville. Am presently searching for a used engine.
- Knoxville, TN, USA
- Cut Off, LA, USA