Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Having issues with dash and headlight dimming,also radio goes off and looses memory,door locks won't work when radio goes off. Burnt out defogger relay and power amp fuse with no power amp, also had to replace horn relay yet taking all those relays out and problem still happens. Already checked lighter assembly, that was popping amp fuse. Fixed that still happening. Also goes through 1 quart of oil a month but no leaks under the car when moved. ?????? help!!!!!! the oil problem should fall under hazardous meterials act if all these cars are dumping used oil all over this country.

Well I have had to replace my oil pressure sensor about 6 times already, it seems like I replace it ever 6 months or so, it has been leaking out of the electrical end of the sensor but never leaks out of the threaded end that goes into the block, it almost caused me to blow up my motor that last time it happened, it is just becoming a huge hassle there has to be some defect in the part, because it doesn't matter which parts store I go too they all end up leaking.

Re faulty head gasket on 1998 Chrysler Dodge Stratus. The faulty head gasket caused oil to leak from the engine. The consumer had to put at least 1 quart every other day and even then the oil barely register on the dipstick.

While driving the check engine light flashes, on and off, intermittently on the dashboard. The driver noticed oil leaking from underneath the vehicle while parked. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that a sensor needed to be replaced due to worn part. Please fill in additional information.

My Dodge Stratus 98 has a major oil leak from the head gasket which can blow my engine - according to my friend who is a mechanic. He says that most of these models have this problem but there was recall only for 95-96 models. Is there anything on process to extend the recall??? the car is worth $2,600 and the repair will cost me $2,000.

My 1998 Dodge Stratus is leaking oil to the tune of 2 quarts every 7-10 days. 2 mechanics have looked at it and both feel it is at the very least a defective head gasket and possible rear seal? both have told me it will need about $20 in parts but cost in excess of $800 to fix. I feel this is ridiculous. This has been a problem for some time now and though it started slow at first, it has now become a real safety concern. After researching the internet, I find that this is really a common problem and the manufacturer even redesigned the head gasket because of it but has offered no recall or assistance to the owners that bought the cars on good faith. Please advise as to what you intend to do.

I just bought a 98 Stratus with 36000 miles. The first day the weather turned cold and I started it, a huge oil leak developed. The head gasket is out. Where can I sign up for the class action suit?.

1998 Dodge Stratus 2. 4l engine automatic 1. The engine is severly leaking oil. Two mechanics have looked at it and both said it needs a new head gasket. This car only has 76,000 miles on it. Upon research, this is a rampant problem. I have seen hundreds of complaints. They have changed the gasket type to fix this problem. This should be a recall item! 2. Trunk latch seems to have a sticking problem. This too seems to be a very common problem.

Engine head casket blew out due to excessive oil leaking. Dealer notified.

Slow oil leak, but not enough to turn on low oil indacator on the dash board. I eventually put a quart of oil in the engine. Then I took my car to have it checked out and found out that I had a cracked head gasket. I was very angry when I had found that out especially with only 53,465 miles on the car!!!!!.

Engine head casket is blown, causing major oil leakage.

1998 Stratus, 78000 miles, leaks oil badly. Started about 76000 and has worsened. Hope this can't catch on fire.

At 78,000 mile delevoped a bad oil leak, don't know if it can catch on fire. It sure smells bad.

When checking the oil, consumer states the oil reading kept decreasing rapidly. Consumer took to Dodge, Dodge says the gasket is too thin and is causing a leak. Please provide any further information. Ph.

My 1998 dodage Stratus leaks oil to the tune of at least 1 qt every other day. I have to keep a case of oil in my trunk to keep up with the leak. And then it still barely registers on the dip stick. I have a large oil stain in the grass of my driveway. I was told the leak was due to a faulty head gasket. It hasn't blown (yet) but it is only a matter of time before the rest of the car falls to pieces. I emailed a complaint to daimlerchrysler and I got a "we are sorry for your dissatisfaction". That was it. I have read all of these complaints and I was just wondering where the responses to them are? has anyone gotten anywhere with this issue?.

Oil leak under engine head, causing smoke to come into car.

Dealership replaced sensor inside of engine compartment. Currently, vehicle is leaking oil from underneath the hood.

On three occasions, consumer noticed engine oil and service engine soon lamp had illuminated, dealer found engine oil was leaking, but could not determine from where, dealer changed engine oil, replaced oil filter, and checked engine, but problem still exists, consumer is placing up to three quarts of oil every week. Vehicle stopped completely causing vehicle to jerk violently and causing an accident.

My Dodge Stratus/98 has recently began giving me a load of problems. It all began summer 2001 with the drivers side door not being able too close. I did not think anything was wrong untill I attempted to continuously close my door and it would not shut. So I looked carefully and the latch that locks the door in place was comming undone. I than tried to make the door shut but the problem was greater than that. The screw was gone and the second was almost out of tact. The labor and screw replacement along with the towe cost me around $60. 00. Than luck would have it the same incident occured again on the left-hand front passenger side with labor and parts costing $30. 00. The problem with my engine began in November, I had noticed that my car oil and engine warning had appeared so I took my car to a mechanic had oil-filters,air-condition fluid,water,& engine all checked and repaired. The mechanic told me all I needed and $360. 00 was well invested. I thought all was fine but the service signal for oil and sometimes engine were constantly appearing. I took my car back and the mechanic told me that I needed more oil and when did I last have my car checked,I advised him that it was not long ago he than emphasized that I was lucky my car had not locked. The next week the same thing but another mechanic. He told me my oil was leaking he could not determine from where so he recommended I change my oil-filters,oil brand and put car on machine dialiysis. He did all this totaling $73. 00. Yet a week later I'm having to place up to three quarts of oil every week. I contacted a local Dodge dealer here in eastman GA 31023 and he told me of daimler luck would have it you all had just sent me notification of brake change. I made the complaint and no one contacted me so now today I had a bad accident my car completly stopped leaving me stranded and when my car stopped it jerked me leaving me stunned but concious and my car is now out of service.

Car began leaking oil, but has gotten really bad in the last couple of weeks. I took it to my mechanic and it has been diagnosed as having a faulty head gasket. Apparently a common and wide spread problem with this type year car. Dt.

Oil was leaking from head gaskets, cause unknown. Consumer is concerned that this could eventually cause a fire. Please give any further details.

Even though this is a known problem Chrysler refuses to pay for the repair. After replacing the headgasket twice, they are now telling me that the oil leak is due to a possibly warped cylinder head. So far the best Chrysler has done is pay for half of the cost.

Vehicle is leaking oil, leak is extremely bad. Vehicle has to be refilled with two quarts of oil every couple of days. Dealer has been contacted.

While driving oil leaked onto spark plugs, causing vehicle to hesitate. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated that head gasket needed replacing. Please provide any further information.

My car has been leaking oil, I am not sure how long. After calling several places to get estimates I found that every machanic was aware of the problem. I researched the internet to find out if anyone else had complained about the head gasket and found that there are a lot of complaints. My car is in the shop now and the cost to repair is more than I can affford. Also, since I do not know how long this has been leaking I feel that this is a serious environmental problem.

Engine was leaking oil and consumer had to add a quart a week. Dealer originally said it take $600-$800. After consumer told dealer there were alot of complaints on the internet, dealer reduced the price to $150. 00.

My vehicle developed an oil leak at the head gasket, the dealer says an entire head assembly is necessary, my research at your site shows service bulletins & other complaints about this leak. Is there any recourse to the manufacturer, since I am looking at a $750 repair bill on a vehicle that should not have this problem this soon.

The vehcile was leaking oil, progressively getting worse, but was fixed by the dealer. The consumer stated that head gasket was a common problem with this model of the vehicle.

Oil leak in my 1998 Dodge Stratus after only 35,000 miles.

Noticed oil leak that would come and go. Recently noticed oil leaking from head gasket. Mechanic says it is verry common on these cars. Is there any help offered by Dodge?.

Car began leaking oil. . Though it was due to last oil change . Took car back to place where oil was changed and was told head gasket was gone and was a common problem with the model engine. Car was repaired by dealer without cost to me.

Engine leaking a quart of oil a week. Serious environmental issue.

The engine/head gasket had an oil leak. Scc.

We just notice a oil leak today and took it up to repair shop and they stated that it was th e head gasket and this is a common problem with Dodge/ Chrysler cars.

The vehicle developed an extensive oil leak due to a faulty head gasket design. Nlm.