Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Head gasket leaking, millage 69310,total cost $1003.

Head gasket leaking oil 1998 Dodge Stratus 2. 4 engine with only 41,000 miles. Fire hazard. N.

While driving the head gasket leaked oil. The consumer was told by many mechanics that this was a common problem. The consumer had to pay a deductible to have the part replaced. The consumer feels the part should have been replaced free of charge.

Consumer noticed oil stains on driveway. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the manufacturer he indicated that the engine head gasket was leaking.

Head gasket leaks oil at about 70,000 to 80,000 miles and causes extreme fire hazard all over engine.

I have been told by 2 mechanics that I have a head gasket leak. My car is only 5 years old and has 37,250 miles. The repair cost is 7-8 hundred dollars. I am retired, on a fixed income and feel Chrysler corporation should repair this defect.

Head gasket is leaking oil. The dealership diagnosed problem and gave me a quote of $800 to replace head gasket. I told the dealer that there are numerous complaints surrounding this particular vehicle. I did not feel I should have to pay all of the expense.

I have a 2. 4 liter 4-cylinder Dodge Stratus that has 49,000 miles on it. It has developed a head gasket leak. I've obtained several estimates ranging from $700-$950 to repair the problem. Daimler Chrysler will not issue any type of recall for this car or many other models like the breeze, neon, avenger and cirrus. They are aware of this problem and have been for some time yet they refuse to cover the problem under warranty nor have they attempted to redesign these engines so the head gaskets don't leak. When you put an aluminum head on a cast-iron block, there will be leaks. The two different metals have too many differences in how they react to temperature changes. As long as these metals are paired together (and the unsuspecting public keeps buying this ill-thought-out design) there will be leaks.

Head gasket is leaking again. The dealership replaced while it was still under warranty at 71000 miles, however it now is leaking again at 107000 miles. I have had so many major problems with this Stratus, such as failed brake line, air conditioning system, continual misfire on the engine when the ac is turned on and requires a downshift, failed rack and pinion system, leaking cam position sensor, failed tie rod ends, leaking oil pan, continual oil leaks after numerous attempts by dealership to stop leaks, etc.

Head gasket leaked oil and caused major damage to car. There was suddenly a big oil puddle under vehicle which is also a safety hazard. It is a factory defect (head gasket was redesigned by Chrysler since 98) but they refuse to provide compensation for repair.

Head gasket is leaking oil due to faulty gasket.

I've started experiencing both head gasket leaks as well as air condition issues. I have paid out over $2,500 combined over the past 18 months. Now, I read that this is something that everyone that has a 1998 Dodge Stratus.

Head gasket leak.

While driving noticed smoke coming from under hood. Stopped vehicle and lifted hood. Head gaskets was leaking oil onto engine. Had no prior warning. Took vehicle to mechanic, and had no indication what caused leakage.

Head gasket is leaking oil, it is only leaking a few spots here and there, but most of the oil has leaked in consumer's driveway. Consumer has contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.

Warranty expired on10/27/01. Was told on 1/31/01 that head gasket leaking needs replacement. Two months out of warranty,35,571 miles yet needs new gasket?checking your database,service bullentin 090598,seq. 291,NHTSA # sb602898,states that Chrysler develope new mls gasket to be implemented on 1999 models to correct such a problem. Incomplaint database,odi # 714001, states Chrysler aware of gasket failures. A head gasket is a costly/time consuming job especially when not under warranty. If this is a known problem,and a new gasket has been introduced,should there not be a recall or a update nade to the 1998 models. ? could you please help out this situation?.

I noticed oil on the outside of engine. I brought our car to downtown tire in hastings, mn where they told me that there was a headgasket leak. The mechanic also told me that he has heard about and seen a lot of problems with the Dodge Stratus and headgaskets. Told us to take it to the Dodge dealer and have it fixed. Ron becker, inc told us that there really wasn't any problems with headgaskets but they would check our car out. They then called us to say it was definetly the head gasket it cost me $99 for the parts and $552. 50 for labor. I have been checking the internet and have found out that there has been a number of head gasket leaks and would like something done or compensation.