Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Dodge Stratus

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2003 Dodge Stratus. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission failure (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not engage (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Dodge Stratus


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 Dodge Stratus

The Transmission Failure problem

- the contact complained about transmission failures about 1 year ago. The contact took vehicle to dealership last year, and was told that the computer needed to be reprogrammed. The contact stated that vehicle would not accelerate after coming to a complete stop, and it was not accelerating   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

: the contact stated while attempting to put the vehicle into gear the transmission would not engage. The gear shifter would maneuver into drive and reverse but the transmission would never engage. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for inspection.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

After having my transmission lines repaired due to a leak I decided to take my car out on a test drive on the highway. Well coming into town I began to slow down from 65 mph to 55 mph when all of a sudden my car began to accelerate rapidly. The brakes would not slow it down.   Read details...


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