Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch Problems of Dodge Stratus

Dodge Stratus owners have reported 8 problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the Stratus.

1 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1999 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 08/24/2007

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Stratus. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the key would turn in the ignition but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic and it was determined that the neutral switch failed. The current and failure mileages were 131,000. Return usps, made 2nd attempt 08/27/07 failed.

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2 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 04/25/2002

While in park on an incline with engine turned off gear jumped into reverse, and vehicle rolled backwards into another car. Please provide any further information.

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3 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 2000 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 04/24/2002

Engine was running, in park, and emergency brake not applied. Consumer was on side of vehicle when it shifted to reverse. Vehicle dragged consumer 35-40 feet, incline brought vehicle to a stop. Consumer suffered minor injuries.

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4 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 12/01/2001

While driving 30mph car automatically shifts in neutral.

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5 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 11/20/1997

After parking vehicle, the vehicle continued to roll down driver's driveway. The vehicle was in park position when this occurred. Also consumer received a mfr. Recall notice concerning parking pawl.

6 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 05/01/1996

While shift lever in park the vehicle proceeded to roll backward and into an inbankment, resulting in injury to consumer, recall on shift interlock system following incident (98v-183).

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7 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Gears can be changed witout depressing brake pedal. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.

8 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Vehicle has been in for recall repair (98v-183) on two occasions, however on each occasion the problem has not been resolved. Mjs.


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