13 problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Head gasket failed with mileage of less than 35,000. Gasket was replaced at owners expense by dealership.
Head gasket failure. Cannot afford to replace, just hope the engine will not catch fire.
"the famous head gasket failure that nobody wants to touch". Yes, I have a 98 Dodge Stratus that is leaking at the head gasket. I had to buy one of those flat pans to catch the oil in while the car is parked in the garage. My 2 year old got out there the other day and decided to play in the used oil. Is this not a safety issue? having to keep a pan of dirty oil under a car? I drain it once a week and get at least 1 quart. (and have to pay to dispose of it) come on here! so, on top of the fire hazard (hot oil on a hot catalyst), now we have poisoning issues with our children. Is anybody going to help us, or should we just start the whole class action lawsuit? I am sure there are enough people here to back me up on this. According to all of the complaints here, Dodge already knows about it and made a stronger gasket to replace it with.
The head gasket failed. Jb.
Engine headgasket failure. I have a 1998 Dodge Stratus with a 2. 4l and a year ago when I noticed that my engine had a very significant oil leak coming from the head gasket. The car has 75000 miles. I contacted Dodge recall center and they told me that there is no recall for this problem. I have called for repair quotes and it can range from 600 to 800 dollars to repair.
Head gasket failure internet reveals widespread problem. Dealer acknowledged problem. Called Chrysler they said individual dealers would handle problem on a case by case basis. Reputable dealer also aaa offered to repair as good will for $378. I hope someone else benefits from my experience. What is the correct thing for a manufacturer to do when it appears every single engine will eventually fail before the expected life of the part? can the gov't help us? dt.
My head gasket hasn't totally blown yet but my car is going through a quart of oil a week. I've had the gasket cover replaced and new spark plug wires installed. Oil still coming out . I take care of my car but not through the dealer. I had to replace the rotors at 16000 miles. Albany Dodge said that they could resurface them for $90 a piece. I believe the rotors should not have been messed up at that time.
The head gaskets fail on these cars pre-maturely and oil leaks from the engine spraying oil mist onto the catalitic converter wich could in turn start the vehicle on fire. I have read hundreds of complaints on the internet and have called the daimler-Chrysler recall line and they have no intention on making this problem correct for the consumer. Estimates to repair this defective head gasket have ranged between 700 and 800 dollars. I firmly believe that these vehicles need to be recalled and repaired for free it is clearly a defect in material/workmanship that never happens to cars normally and a fire hazard from the oil mist contacting the very hot catalitic converter. Please help us.
At approximatly 49,500 miles on my 1998 Dodge Stratus I noticed an oil leak while doing an oil change. I kept a watch on this and determined that the head gasket was where the problem was. At this time I did some research on the internet and found out that there were many complaints and service bulletins on the head gasket on this model and engine size. I then contacted the dealer where the vehicle was purchased and they verified that the head gasket was the problem and that it was going to cost me $600. 00 or more to have the problem fixed. I then did more research into this and found out that there is an excessivly high incident of the head gasket failing on this model in both the 1997 and 1998 years, and when questioning people in the surrounding area found out that nearly every person that has purchased this model and engine combination have had the same failure and most of them with around 50,000 miles. I do not feel that I should have to pay the full amount to repair something that is a known and commen manufacturer problem ( Dodge implemented a new gasket design on the 1999 model year to correct the problem). Also I think that based on the frequency of this failure there should be a full manufacturer recall, this problem also causes a safety concern of the possibility of a fire in the engine compartment due to the severity, and location of the oil leak .
Consumer noticed large amount of oil on driveway. Dealer has been contacted. Technician stated that head gasket needed to be replaced. The head gasket failure results in leaking oil on to the engine which would be fire hazard a s well.
Head gasket was replaced originally in Nov 00 and was replaced 3 additional times within the next 6-8 month period. I noticed the same problem again earliers this year and am preparing to take it in for the 5th time.
A significant oil leak developed because of a failed head gasket in 10/2000. Mileage at time of failure around 42,000. Replacement gasket (Dodge replacement as per service bulletin # 09-08-99 installed by Dodge dealership mechanics) failed in 3/2002 after 21,000 miles.
Gasket replaced with new style gasket. Chrysler realizes the old one fails. Mechanics at this garage have done numerous ones.