22 problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving oil leaked from the head gasket without warning. The consumer had to refill the vehicle with oil often.
As my '97 Dodge Stratus ES (2. 4l) approaches 58,000 mi, it appears to be self-destructing, of course the engine is leaking oil (1 qt/week) at the infamous head gasket, cooling system is fouled (heater quit, flush+clean didn't solve) , and I just got a check engine light on my to work! I have been a Chrysler customer for decades, but having a car that runs fine for 55k and then dies by 60k will make me buy foreign how many complaints about the oil leaks will it take to get a recall? (I hope I add to this count) maybe if I get the next stage, an engine fire, at least the insurance might help pay for my Toyota. . .
Vehicle is leaking oil and the oil light continue to stay on. Dealer states the vehicle's head gasket has malfunctioned. Please provide additional information. Ph.
Blown head gasket massive oil leak. Dt.
Engine will continuously overheat. Also, oil and transmission fluid was leaking. . Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find cause of problem.
Car was leaking about 1/2 quart per week; local shop put dye in oil system to find leak at valve cover. Several other Stratus owners have had this problem; ours cost nearly $200. This is the most second-most frustrating car we have ever owned (the first was a used lecar). After so much satisfaction with our 1990 spirit, we are so displeased that when we replace this car, we will not even consider a Chrysler product.
Vehicle is leaking oil. Consumer has to fill vehicle with oil 3 times a week to keep vehicle going. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Vehicle is leaking oil. When taken to the dealer, he noted that gasket had a manufacturer's defect, and needed to be changed.
Oil leaks from head gasket in 97 Dodge Stratus 2. 4 - seems to be a common problem! when will Chrysler own up to it? paid $700 for repair.
I took my car in for service because of an oil leak and was told that it was a faulty head gasket. My repair bill totals $1400 and Chrysler is saying that they will do nothing about it. If it were still under 50,000 miles then they would have provided 'some type of assistance'. I would like to know when something is going to be done about this. It has been a major problem for quite some time now and surely there are enough incidents to support a mandatory recall of these vehicles.
There was an oil leak. Took to dealer, and dealer said it was a head gasket problem.
I took my Stratus to a friend mechanic for what I thought to be a simple oil leak, he advised it was the head gasket. Also advised me that this was a problem with the neons and Stratus. Should Chrysler pay for this repair if it is a manufacturer defect? I do think so.
At 61,000 miles oil started leaking from engine head gasket. This caused vehicle to use more fuel/ stall, and engine to blow out. Please provide any further information.
Blown head gasket, leaking oil from the rear part of the head.
Consumer noticed an oil leak. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was the engine head gasket. If head gasket were to fail completely, oil could get onto catalytic converter and start a fire.
Bad oil leak from head gasket. $600 quoted price. Many others have experienced the same problem.
Oil is leaking around the seal, and head gaskets. I called around to get estimates on getting the car fixed, and was told that hundreds of Dodge Stratus has had that same problem. And it would cost between $900. 00, to $1000. 00 to be fixed.
Oil is leaking from engine head gasket. The dealer has been notified.
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.
On may 27,1998 I called the dealer to have my car looked at because I was having a major oil leak. When the dealer got it in for service they noticed it was a blown head-gasket and fixed the problem for me. On Nov. 11,1998 at 38616 miles I now have a bad transmiision and I'm wondering if it is a defect,I have a family member who owns a 1996 Dodge Stratus and she was expriencing some problems with her transmission. The transmission will not go into 3rd. Or 4th. Gear, all I have is 2nd. Gear even if I were to put it in 3rd. Gear manually.
Vehicle leaks oil and requires constant attention to make sure it doesn't damage engine.
When driving at 70 mph and without any prior warning the vehicle dies out,and there is an oil leak.