Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2001 Dodge Stratus

I am the owner of a 2001 Dodge Stratus se with the 2. 7l v6 engine. On February 9, 2006 I took the car to park plaza Dodge in forrest park, IL. Because the engine making a loud tapping sound. At the time the car had 67,441 miles on it and was covered under a Chrysler 5 year/75,000 mile warranty. I was told that the engine had a lot of sludge in it and I was asked to produce maintenance receipts on the vehicle. I change my own oil and I told them that I didn't have the receipts for the oil. I did some research and pointed out to Chrysler and the dealership that this is a known engine problem and the car was still under warranty. After more than a week of stalling Chrysler agreed to replace the engine at their expense less my $100 deductible. It took Chrysler more then two weeks to deliver the new engine to the dealership. The Chrysler extended warranty only included a maximum of two weeks rental for covered repairs. I pointed out to both Chrysler and the dealership that it was not my fault that Chrysler hadn't delivered the engine and they should pay for the additional rental. They refused. The car was returned to me on February 24, 2006. When putting in the new engine the dealership moved all of the extra parts (alternator, fuel injection system, air conditioner compressor, etc. ) to the new engine. I was told that the new engine had a 50,000 mile warranty on it. The new engine has failed with 37,500 miles on it. I can provide addition information but it wouldn't fit in this box.

: the contact stated the vehicle lost engine power while traveling 45 mph on the interstate. The vehicle was pulled over and there was a clicking noise from the engine compartment prior to the stalling. The vehicle was jump started, providing enough power to drive the vehicle to the contact's residence. The next day, the engine was difficult to start and the clicking noise continued, but the vehicle was driven to the service dealer for a diagnostic. The problem was identified as a rod bearing failure and would require replacement of the motor. The manufacturer was notified.

: the contact stated after starting the vehicle there was a ticking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was driven to the dealership. The dealership found sludge build up in the engine due to improper maintenance. The dealership determined the engine needs to be replaced.

Subsequent to having a recent oil change and engine flush my engine started making a loud clicking sound, while I was driving to work. I pulled over at the nearest gas station and shut the engine off so I could check under the hood. Upon visually inspecting the engine compartment, there was not obvious sign of anything wrong, no leaks etc, I then checked the oil and it was full and clean. I then tried restarting my vehicle and it would not start, just click once then nothing. Subsequently I called a towing company and had my vehicle to the nearest Dodge dealership in my town. I waited four days to hear from them and they never called so finally I had my wife call the dealership and she was told that the engine was blown but before they could do anything I had to authorize them to let someone from Chrysler warranty inspect my vehicle and this would be a $400. 00 fee, which I had to pay. After the alleged inspection the dealership confirmed that the engine was blown due to sludge and that Chrysler warranty would not repair my car,even though I had a 7yr-100,000 mile extended warranty. The mileage on my vehicle at the time the engine was 50,000 miles and any and all attempts to get copies of the alleged inspection were denied not only from the dealership but also from Chrysler warranty. Numerous times I called Chrysler warranty in hopes of getting some results but the reps were rude and had the attitude that ( OH well ) it's your problem. Now it has been six months my car still is not fixed, I still have to make payments on it in addition to extended medical bills for my wife as a direct result of the actions or lack there of by Dodge/Chrysler. In regard to the medical my wife was diagnosed in extreme depression and on the verge of a nervous break down and our family"s emotional life has been in disarray and a financial strain by paying for a vehicle that can't be driven.