Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2003

Battery light indicator on panel coming on/off leading to light glitches on speed indicator panel, radio clock, interior lights, headlights, rear defrost coming on by itself and glitching on the odometer reading. Car battery showing 11 volts out of 12 for cold start and alternator already changed out have receipt to show this past month.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

The vehicle has been in for repairs on numerous occasions for electrical components (3) alternators, (2) batteries, the dealership stated that is was due to the aftermarket alarm system, consumer had the alarm system taken out and the problems continued.


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