general problems of the 2004 Dodge Stratus

04/20/2012 drove out of drive way down heading down the street to stop sign *(cul-DE-sac) heard something like a bang. . . Drove back in to drive way. Open hood. . . Found an open gap on left side of cover showing time chain exposed. . . Had a mechanic look over car, while he was checking under the engine , releasing a few bolts to repair saw timing chain guide had broken off causing time chain shift and go out of position causing the cover to bust open. . . I was told vehicle was not repairable. Due to the timing chain guide . Purchased in December 2011 failed components timing chain and timing chain guide and pulley.

Heard and felt noise and vibration in steering wheel. Took car in for check up was told motor mounts (4) were needed.

My dash board on my 2004 Dodge Stratus coupe is coming up causing the air bag to start popping up also.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. While driving approximately 25-30 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle came to a complete stop and was unexpectedly rear-ended. The trunk sustained severe damage due to the massive impact. The rear spoiler detached from the trunk and went through the rear glass. There were no injuries. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The police was called to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 37,000. Updated 12/30/08. Updated 01/05/09.

I have an 04 Stratus coupe I bought used, the dash is coming apart at the defroster vent. It seems to be coming apart at the seams. It only has 55000 miles on it. Updated 01/11/08. Updated.

I have an 04 Stratus coupe I bought new, the dash is coming apart at the defroster vent. It on has 7,500 miles on it and is garage kept.