36 problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle caught fire while parked with the engine off which belonged to the consumer's son. (mary francis on behalf of alex francis) the fire may have been caused by a faulty engine plug. Recall#96v006000. Other consumer contact info: alex francis 754-235-8335.
The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of the recall (96v006000) but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The recall was for the engine cylinder head oil galley plug.
Tried contacting Dodge and even though there is a problem and they know of it they said tough. Dt.
Tried to get Dodge of bellevue to fix problem but were no help!!. No safety defect listed.
Failure comparable to recall dated 1/22/96, NHTSA campaign id #96v006000. Per daimler Chrysler, my vehicle's VIN does not apply to this recall. I believe that my car should have been part of this recall as it is same make, model and year as vehicles under this recall. What can I do?.
Recall 96 v 006 000/engine: unable to get dealer; sahara motors; delta, ut; phone # 435-864-7756 to honor recall; seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. Vehicle has been at the dealer for 3 months due to problems with the parts.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Consumer contacted dealership in regard to recall notice 96v00600 concerning engine. Dealership tated that they had no information regarding this recall. Please provide any additional information.
This car was sold to me defective and now neither the warranty company or the dealship wants to handle it.
Manufacturer refused to assist with repair, citing condition of vehicle despite low mileage on engine and common nature of problem.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
No summary.
While driving down the highway and all of sudden vehicle loses power and shuts off. This has happened several times. Contacted the dealer no warranty.
I have had nothing but major problems with this car in the short 7 months that I've had it. Chrysler has done nothing about it.
Manufacture knows of problem and will not put a recall on an item that has an impact on the enviroment. What kind of company sells items that failand not fix it right? no safety defect listed in summary.
Owner was not notified of recall for the engine cylinder head oil galley plug (96v006000) causing the engine to catch on fire. Nlm.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I am very unsatisfied with the Dodge Stratus. I think it is absolutely ridiculous that I have to pay $610 out of my pocket for a part that the Chrysler mechanics themselves admit to be a common failure. I think Chrysler should stand behind their product a little more and replace the defective gasket which seems to be defective on all the Stratus and neon's of people whom I know.
Huge problem with this, car dies in middle of busy road due to this defect. No safety defect listed for this vehicle.
Vehicle leaked approximately 1 quart per 1,000 miles from defective head gasket. Repair shop indicated that this is a known common problem with both the 2. 0 and 2. 4l engines, but chrylser corporation has refused to acknowledge and issue recall.
Car has been serviced 4 times for same failure.
Air conditioner/ brakes and engine are not working. Consumer wii later describe the problems and defects of vehicle.
Engine caught on fire and then threw a rod. Upon vehicle inspection found a hole in engine block the size of a basketball.
No summary for this vehicle.
No summary provided by consumer.
Vehicle fire.
Engine fire.
Virginia beach Dodge 96v006. Upon completion of recall problem still exists. This did not remedy the problem.
Consumer was driving the vehicle when the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment.
No summary listerd for this vehicle.
While parked in garage the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. Insurance company thinks its due to a recall.
Consumer had problems getting recall repair for engine oil galley plugs and master cylinder prim. Piston in a timely manner. Yh.
Upon startup had to pump gas to start vehicle, vehicle is fuel injected.
Vehicle caught on fire. Please describe.
The vehicle caught on fire while driving because the work was not performed under the recall after three times of taking it in to be repaired. Please describe in detail.