Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 1996 Dodge Stratus - part 2

Oil leakages while driving, vehicle taken to dealer and informed of a blown head gasket. Feel free to provide any further information.

Transmission: auto was parked, but would not go into reverse. Auto would have to be stopped and restatred to procedd a few hundred feet. Called for tow. Cyl. Head: auto leaked oil, went to dealer. Dealer said it was cyl. Head, but I never saw the problem. Tie rods: noise in front end. Tie rods were ready to fall off. Still a noise; maybe stabilizer bars or ball joint. I have owned many vehicles, but this was my first Chrysler product--- and the last! numerous other problems, but dealer did respond.

Oil leak on engine has been continous since I purchased the car.

There is an oil leak coming from the engine head gasket. Also, engine block is leaking onto the ground. When driving the oil is blowing all over the place.

Reported oil leak, leak in engine head gasket, dissassembly of engine also revealed crack in the shock block ( bottom half of engine block near cylinder #3).

Vehicle had been droping oil, up to a quater every other day. A mechanic had told consumer that an oil leak came from the engine cylinder head gallery plug because it wa s not sealed properly.

Oil leak, dealer confirmed head gasket, said Chrysler knows of problem and offering to cover with a $100 deductible, plus I have to pay them for a rental car. Then the cam sensor goes out, another $185. 00 to dealer. I feel the failure of the head gasket and oil leak could have caused the cam sensor to go out. 3 weeks prior they had performed a recal on the pcm module, which is connected to the cam sensor. They are saying totally unrelated.

Faulty head gasket caused the vehicle to leak oil, the oxygen sensor was also faulty, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm.

Oil leak cause by defective engine head gasket. Not enough mile on the car for it to become disabled.

It is leaking oil from head gasket. When I went to the dealership to see what was wrong he inform me that they have had a lot of problems with this model and he has had to replace several head gasket from others. He also stated that he believes it is a design problem and the maker should recall the car. It is also going to cost over $800. 00 to repair.

Increasing engine oil leakage evident from between the engine to transmission junction but does not appear to originate from the head assembly (I. E. Valve cover), possibly the main bearing or ?oil galley plug?.

Oil leaks from left rear engine cylinder head. Previously replaced leaking camshaft.

Vehicle experienced an oil leak which may cause a fire if a source of ignition. Cause unknown. Has not been to dealer. Please provide further information.

I have to replace it again. The car has always seemed to have some form of oil leak since purchasing or it has always consumed the oil. I had to pay the entire cost the first time for the repairs and would appreciate it if the company would take care of some if not all of the costs this time. If they do not it will be the last time I own a Dodge or chrsler vehicle. I am a very dissatisfied customer . April d. Hott.

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.

Defective oil galley plug which is located around cylinder head is causing excessive oil leakage. Dealer has been notified.

Consumer was changing the oil in the vehicle and when the consumer put oil in the vehicle, the oil kept going down due to a leak. When driving the oil will leak out of the engine.

Rack & pinion replaced once, power steering not working when cold. Also, oil leaking from engine.

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.

Engine is leaking oil. Consumer has to put two to three quarts of oil inside of vehicle.

In both reported problems (head gasket and cam seal) nearly all of the engine oil in the vehicle leaked onto other parts of the engine/road or the garage floor. The cam seal problems occurred while the automobile was still under warranty. The engine head gasket did not. Dealer said they would try to get Chrysler to help out with repair of the head gasket.

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

Engine compartment fire due to oil leak.

Vehicle leaks oil.

Engine head gasket seal was broken and was leaking oil. Manufacturer has been notified.

I have been told by the dealer that they are having a great deal of engines of my typ come in for there head gasket. I was also told that Dodge was recalling and paying for the repair for a while but stopped. This car started leaking a very small amount of oil before the warrenty went out but I didn't think it was very serious at the time so I did nothing. Now it is up to 2 qt a week now and will cost me over $800. 00 to repair.

Galley plugs in engine would leak oil. Would need to continuously put oil in vehicle. Have taken vehicle to dealership for repairs , andwas informed that could not do anything because vehicle was out of warranty. Repairs will not be done.

Oil is leaking from oil cylinder head, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Oil leak - started 2 years ago, now major problem. "clunking" sound - dealer checked suspension recall and stated vehicle was ok.

Oil leakage due to a blown head gasket. Dealer has been notified.

Engine leaks oil. Dealer said the cylinder head gasket needs replacing.

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

Engine is leaking oil. The dealer has been notified.

Engine leaking oil. Defective head gasket suspected as problem.

Consumer noticed vehicle leaking oil while traveling. Has to replace 1-2 quarts of oil a week. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.