general problems of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Either the oil light or cruse light will come on and car loses all power. I have to pull off road and put car in park turn it off and sometimes it will just start right back and sometimes I have to wait for about 30 mins for it to start back. I have only had the car since March of 2013 and it has done this 10-12 times since then. I almost got rear ended a few times cause with no power it is hard to get car off the road. I have contacted Dodge but there is no recall for this problem yet.

When the car was put into reverse the engine raced, with my foot still on the brake the car was propelled backwards at a high rate of speed. The rpm gadge registered 8,000. I quickly put the car into park,it heisitated then the car was propelled us forward at a high rate of speed for about thirty feet on our driveway, unable to stop, having the brakes lock, the car crashed into my other parked car and the porch of my house. Finally after the Stratus pushed the other car ten feet towards the road ,my husband was able to pull the keys out of the car. My daughter received a slight concussion. A police report was filed. By the grace of god this didn't happen at my daughter school fair to which we were on our way. Chryler was notified concerning their product defect. A gentlemen representing them has investigated, we are awaiting his findings. Please mke sure to check the throttle sensor, your life depends on it!.

When vehicle is put in drive it will surge forward, and it will be hard to stop. Surging caused an accident. The airbags deployed burning the driver's arms and hands. Driver was taken to hospital and treated for a broken nose. The surging happended twice before the accident.

The problem actually started in December of 1997, it had around 50,000 miles. The vehicle is sluggish while in drive and will stall at any given moment. We had the map & throttle sensor replaced at that time. We have had recurrent problems with the sensors since then, until this past may when we replaced them for a second time. The vehicle still stalled during normal driving conditions. Upon further inspection we found the head gasket was cracked. We once again proceeded with the recommended repairs. Unfortunately the problem still remains. The check engine light reflects there is a problem, however the diagnostic continually notes the problem is with the sensors. We have been told by the mechanic that this is a common problem with the Dodge Stratus, yet Dodge is reluctant to recall the part(s) involved. For example, three other Dodge Stratus/Plymouth breeze vehicles were brought in to the same repair shop during the same week our Stratus was being repaired. We continue to have problems with the vehicle stalling at the most in opportune times ( in the middle of left hand turns in busy intersections, etc. . .

While approaching a major intersection I attempted to slow down, I removed my foot from the gas and pushed on the brake, instead of the car slowing the engine began to race and the car surged forward. At first I thought I may have my foot on the gas so I completly removed my foot, the car continued to speed up at a very fast rate. Just as the car was entering the intersection I slammed back on the brakes, but was only able to slow the car. It continued toward the intersection. Once in the intersection, the only thing that saved myself and my wife from being killed was that the traffic was light enough to go around us. After approx 20 to 30 seconds the engine went back to normal I put the car in reverse to get out of the intersection. I took the car right to the dealer and chylsler has been notified. My wife refuses to get back into the car and I do not believe it is safe for my family, this could happen again and I may not be as lucky next time. I expect Chrysler to give me the run around , please help.

Vehicle suddenly took off in reverse when the shifter was in park position, rusulting in crash and property damage.

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When starting the vehicle up and putting it into reverse the vehicle accelerated and hit a wall. Dealer has vehicle.