13 problems related to engine have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the 2002 Stratus.
I was driving my 2002 Dodge Stratus on the interstate when the engine dies. I coasted to the bottom of the exit ramp and attempted to start the car. All it would do is click. A call to aaa and the car was toed to the dealer. I call from the dealer later in the day revealed a seized engine. My husband confronted the dealer and asked to have the engine opened up for inspection. Sure enough large deposits of oil sludge. I asked the deal where we go from here and he said a replacement engine is $4900. 00 after all the years of taking the car to the dealer for repairs and scheduled oil changes I must know replace the engine. How can Chrysler not be aware of this problem with all the attention it is getting.
2002 Dodge Stratus oil sludge issues - motor blown -.
I own a Dodge Stratus (2002) that has an oil sludge problem. I had a mechanic look at it thinking it was a head gasket and was told that only the gasket would be like a band aid on the problem. He told me that the Chrysler 2. 7l engine is having "oil sludge" problems and that there is a class action lawsuit for this. I cannot junk this vehicle as I still owe several thousands of dollars. Also, I have been unable to use this vehicle for the past year and still have to pay my monthly bill.
During daily driving my Dodge Stratus 2. 7 motor failed. After taking to the mechanic, I was told it was cause by engine sludge and that the repair was going to cost me 4k.
Oil light started flickering most when I was applying the brake. The engine started knocking maybe 3 weeks after. I knew I was due for an oil change so I had one done yesterday that didn't stop the knocking. I take it to the dealer I brought the car to have it looked at and he told me it was the engine so last night as im driving the knocking got real loud and you could smell something burning. The oil light was flickering more. Before I knew it the car had completely shut down.
One day after we purchased a 2002 Dodge Stratus from a private seller, the car died and had to be towed to a mechanic. He had it for 3 days but car started for him. 2 days later car died again so we towed it to a Dodge dealer. He had it for 2 days and informed us the engine was shot due to oil sludge and a timing issue. It would need an engine replacement for $6100. We drove the car less than 20 miles, didn't make our first payment on a 3 year loan and have no car to drive. I still have a 10 year old Dodge caravan, but was not aware of the defective 2. 7l engine Dodge knowing sold to consumers. Never buy another Dodge.
Oil light came on and the engine seized. Nothing has been done, the car is currently sitting untouched.
Normal driving then the engine started clanking and quit. Service station said the 2. 7 v6 is a terrible engine and need to be totally replaced. Called Chrysler and they said they would not help me. It cost about $4000 to fix. Not sure what to do. . Read more...
I drove to knoxville, TN. I went to a basket ball game. On the interstate the engine started knocking real terribly. I called my mom and she said to check the oil in the morning. I did it was at a perfect level. (I had got the oil changed about a week before this trip. ) I had the car towed to a maintenance shop. They said the oil holes are to small to let sufficient oil through to the engine and that the oil was like gummy at the bottom of the engine(how would any one know that) and it ruins your engine. I had another maintenance shop check my car at home in WI. They said the same thing the mechanic said in TN. The car needs a new engine. The car is in my drive way because I have no money to put a new engine in the car. My mom was good enough to drive to TN and rent a uhaul with a trailer and bring my car back. I don't only need at least $3000 for engine I also owe my mom $700 for the towing.
My car needs a new engine. It has ~42000 miles. The mechanics one from knoxville,TN where the engine died and the one in kenosha,WI where I had to have the car brought home, said the oil holes are to small to let sufficient oil thru the engine. The car is still sitting at the mechanics shop because I do not have $3000. 00 to have it fixed.
Water outlet erupted and caused vehicle to run hot. Also, the eruption knocked a slight dent in the hood. The part was ordered from the mfr and replaced the next day.
Had parked vehicle. Noticed flames coming from under the hood near the engine compartment. Fire dept called and arrived to put out flames. Cause of fire has not been determined by fire dept.
While driving and accerlerating, car starts to jerk / hesitate - poor gas mileage - tac flutters and engine revs up while car is park or in neutral.