15 problems related to engine have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1998 2. 7 v-6 engine in Dodge Stratus vehicle. Oil light came on and then the engine quit running. When attempting to obtain information on cost of repairs, I was told by many individuals that this engine has failed in this same manner for all of the vehicles. The oil was changed every 3000-5000 miles, more often that suggested by the owners manual. The owners manual states to change it every 7500 miles or 6 months which every comes first. Most of the repair places that I spoke to said that this engine should have been recalled due to this failure.
Bought a car with a defect in the head gasket.
The vehicle lost oil, and the brake pedal traveled to the floor when applied. The dealer replaced the brake tube and clamp.
Vehicle was losing oil while driving. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and a dealer. Both informed consumer that vehicle have a blown head gasket. Feel free to provide any further information.
1998 Dodge Stratus 64,000 miles with head gasket problems????? doesn't seem right.
Check oil light alerted me to a problem which was confirmed by a licensed mechanic. The problem is a blown head gasket. While car was in the shop, mechanics suggested I look for a recall. None at the present time. Talked to Dodge dealer. Was told that since I had over 75000 miles and a non-Dodge mechanic was repairing the problem, there was nothing they could do. It has become obvious that this is a growing problem. This should be addressed as a recall. I caught it early. Dodge should step up and fix the problem, regardless of the number of miles on the vehicle. Some poeple properly maintain their vehicles.
I have talked to other Stratus/breeze owners and they told me to expect the leak because crysler was having problems with their gaskets. At the time I didn't have a problem, but sure enough, it's starting to leak alot!.
There have been 5 technical service bulletins issued in regard to the head gasket on this vehicle. I feel that it is a problem that Chrysler has been aware of since manufacturing it, and they should have extended the warranty to cover this part. I had not driven the car for 36 months yet but my mileage was over the 36,000 limit, I feel I should be reimbursed the $412. 71 I was charged as this has been a problem with this vehicle.
Head gasket on the vehicle has failed. Upon research of this issue , I find more people with the same problem. One person had it replaced 4 timess. The company won't recall it . This is unexceptable . A high percentage of these vehicles have this failure at the 50,000 mile mark. Why is there not a recall. Oil and heat. . . . Fire!.
There are several references in internet newsgroups about this head gasket problem but a clarksville dealer says that it is not a common problem.
I have a 1998 Dodge Stratus and like many others the head gasket needs replacing. I was told about this in July 2002. I was told by service that this was a known problem and that Chrysler would participate in the expense of the repair and it would only cost me $200. At the time I could not afford the repair. Also, the leak was not that bad. I was led to believe that the $200 would be the cost when I had the repair work done. When I called to make the appointment Jan 20, 2003 because the leak was starting to get worse, I asked the service person if this $200 cost was still in effect. He said he checked on it and was told it was. After I dropped off the car, I got a call later in the morning telling me it would cost me full price. My issue is that since this is a known problem on the 98 Stratus why hasn't Chrysler (Dodge) been made to issue a recall. The realized the problem with the head gasket because they changed the headgasket part approximately Nov 1998 in production and replacements.
1998 Dodge Stratus developed problems with the head gasket. ** answer required***.
Nar 03/17/2003 the head gasket were defective and leaked prematurely in the 1998 Dodge Stratus. The consumer requested that he be reimbursed for the attempt to repair defective head gaskets in the amount of $ 300. 00 from the dealer.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the head gaskets. Also stated that has been on our web site where there is more then 40 complaints. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this phone call. Mr.
Head gasket already faulty at only 71,000 miles. Should have lasted until at least 100,000.