Two problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the 2000 Stratus.
- the contact stated that while parked with the engine off and the ignition in the on position and playing the radio when smoke was coming from the hood. The contact stated that the fire department was called , and they extinguished the fire. The contact stated that the vehicle wa sinoperable and that fire department informed her that the fire was caused by faulty wiring. The contact stated that the last week of September 2006 the vehicle was leaking oil from the engine. The contact took the vehicle to dealer, and was told there was a leak under the hood. The contact couldn't remember what they said was leaking nor did she know exactly what caused the fire. The contact stated that she received a recall 06v001000. Updated 02/22/07.
On 10/22/2003 vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil leak. Dealer replaced the head gasket. On 10/26/2003, while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire, and determined that fire started in the engine.