Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

I had to fill my oil every week, my oil stick wasnt even reading the oil, thats how bad my leak was I then took it to an independent technician and told it was a head gasket problem. I then took it to another guy and was told there was a "silent recall" on head gaskets. My timing belt broke going 70mph on I-40 in the middle of nowhere at dusk in the tennessee/nc border. And b4 I left for the trip they told me it was ok to drive. Had to pay 300$ towing bill cause it was "ok" to drive! I will never buy another Dodge again. . . I understand there can be problems with any car. . . But when they charge us the consumer to fix there mistakes makes no sense at all.

Timing bel/ pulley bearing failed, causing pulley to break.

Engine pulley that holds the timing belt broke which may have caused a loss of vehicle control if driving.

Timing belt idler pulley broke damaging the timing belt.

Timing belt and casing broke. Yh.

Timing belt tensioner broke while driving, causing problems including rough idle, idle rpm cycling, surging, bucking, higher than normal rpms on deceleration, problems persist after three visits to dealer.

Vehicle was brought in for timing gear belt pulley system. Car engine winded really loud. Engine head gasket was blown and leaking oil, foamy whit residue formed around inside of oil cap. Dealer told consumer that may be a manufacturer's defect. Gasket has been replace almost 4 times.

Idler pulley bearing seized up and broke apart and tore timing belt.

Rear seat belt. Engine--cylinder head gasket.

The head gaskets on the car have gone out twice, once at 37,000 miles and now at 65,000 miles. Now the Dodge dealer is saying that the timing belt pulley has locked up and has shredded the belt and the exhaust manifold is cracked. The service department has told me that the pulleys never go out at this low of mileage. However, I have read numerous complaints about the same thing happening to other 1997 Stratus owners. I have also read the numerous complaints about the head gaskets. The catalytic converter also went out on the car, I wonder if this was due to the oil leaking on it from the blown heads. This part is still under the emissions warranty, but what if it happens again after 80,000 miles? I cannot imagine why Dodge has not recalled these vehicles when so many people have had the same problem? maybe they are waiting on a certain number of deaths from the loss of vehicle control due to the timing belt failure, or from fires caused by the oil dripping on the catalytic converter. I can not afford to replace the head gaskets every 30,000 miles and I can't afford to trade the car because I owe what the car retails for. I hope someone will help those of us who were unfortunate enough to buy this lemon before lots of deaths occur. If Dodge doesn't want to help us. I think a class acton law suit would be very appropriate. Dt.

Vehicle was going 50mph when the oil light illuminated and vehicle stalled. Imternittently vehicle will restart. This was second time that vehicle has stalled. Also, vehicle is leaking oil caused by time belt problems. Please probide more information.

Headgasket has oil leakage. Upon driving vehicle must use four quarts of oil to function. Also, vehicle smokes, and engine light illuminates on dash. Took vehicle to dealer. The serpentine belt was cracked.

Idle bearing failed wearing out timing belt within 42,000 miles. Could have caused loss of vehicle control.