Steering Column problems of the 2006 Dodge Stratus

One problem related to steering column has been reported for the 2006 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the 2006 Stratus.

1 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge strauss. The contact was driving 65 mph as he noticed smoke emitting from the steering column. The headlights and blinkers failed yet there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was shut off and the smoke vanished. The dealer advised that the multi-function switch within the steering column overheated and burned. The multi-function switch would need replacing yet the parts needed for the repair were on back order. The manufacturer was called and a complaint was filed. A representative was sent to inspect the vehicle and confirmed the failure. The manufacturer advised that they were awaiting a response from their legal department before proceeding with any type of repairs. The failure and current mileage was 40,000.


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