Five problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the 2004 Stratus.
2. 7 liter engine should be recalled and replaced because? 1. The internal water pump which have been known to wear out prematurely and destroy the engine regardless how well the owner maintains vehicle. 2. Subframe and rear suspension crossmember should be replace due to rotting out prematurely. 3 gloss on paint prone to pealing.
Car lost power. No accelerator or power in traffic. 09/01/16 was last time. . Does this quite often.
Car was parked in the driveway about 1 day. As I started the car I heard a big bang, and the engine seized up. Car will not turn over. No warnings or anything to indicate something was wrong with the engine. I decided to look under the hood, and I pulled out the dipstick and spotted a dark milky substance. I bought this car about 3yrs. Ago, and kept the maintenance up on the car.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions. The "engine warning" light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle exhibited a rough running during performance. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing on three separate occasions with replacement of three different computer chips. Currently, the vehicle is being serviced at an authorized dealer to reprogram the computerized system. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. While idling, the vehicle surges forward sporadically without warning. When the failure occurs the rpm's rapidly increase and braking capability is reduced. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer numerous times, but they cannot determine the cause of the failure. The failure has not been remedied. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 56,500. Updated 6/8/09 the consumer stated when stopped at a light, the engine would suddenly start to race just over 2000 rpm's. Updated 06/11/09.