10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,562 miles

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problem #12

Sep 052000

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Headgasket failure and Chrysler will not commit to repair and wants to charge me for a diagnostic check of $100

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #11

Aug 252000

Stratus

  • miles
No summary

- Elberfeld, IN, USA

problem #10

Sep 052000

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Headgasket failure and Chrysler will not commit to repair and wants to charge me for a diagnostic check of $100

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #9

May 152000

Stratus

  • miles
At 61,000 miles oil started leaking from engine head gasket. This caused vehicle to use more fuel/ stall, and engine to blow out.

- Los Angels, CA, USA

problem #8

Feb 062000

Stratus 4-cyl

  • miles
Had two mechanics look at the engine, and both said that this is a common problem with this car. Then we took it to the dealer and they said our warranty is up and there's nothing they can do. They did offer us trade in. How ironic? upon looking at your complaints database I can see that I'm not the only one with a head gasket failure. Why can't something be done about this, I'll never, never buy another [xxx] Dodge again. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Sullivan, MO, USA

problem #7

Oct 201998

Stratus

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #6

Apr 201999

Stratus

  • miles
Dec/99 I now have another oil leak. The replacement work has also failed. The first repair under the warranty the was $2578.65. It has only been 3000 miles since the first repair. I only have approx. 6 months left on my warranty. I'm worried it will happen again & I'll have to pay myself.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #5

Oct 261999

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Vehicle leaks oil and requires constant attention to make sure it doesn't damage engine.

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #4

Jun 011998

Stratus

  • miles
Vehicle losing over a quart of oil a week. I noticed oil loss a couple of weeks after I purchased the car, but attributed it to normal break in. Now it leaks down on to the exhaust system and may pose a fire hazard. The front brake rotors have been replaced 2 times and are in need of replacement again. They warp in a very short period of time.

- Danbury, NH, USA

problem #3

Aug 151998

Stratus

  • miles
While driving the vehicle became sluggish and lost the brakes and power steering. Vehicle continued in motion. The dealer has been contacted.

- Sante Fe, NM, USA

problem #2

Jan 291999

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
When driving at 70 mph and without any prior warning the vehicle dies out, and there is an oil leak.

- Tracy, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 151998

Stratus

  • miles
Engine cylinder failure.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA