Automatic Transmission Problems of Dodge Stratus - part 2

Dodge Stratus owners have reported 53 problems related to automatic transmission (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.

36 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 04/01/1999

While driving there is a chattering noise. Eventually consumer loses drive gear. Consumer feels this would cause an accident if the car was suddenly to lose power while on a freeway.

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37 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 02/01/1999

Braking system malfuctioned,brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which could result in a crash. Also problems with the transmission. Consumer states after backing up and then putting vehicle in drive, vehicle wont go forward.

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38 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 08/20/1998

There was a shudder type sound and the transmission locked up, the car lost power, brakes did not work properly and lights came on the dashboard. The car locked in drive and could not be put into any other gear. The driver had to put the emergency brake on. Eventually the vehicle was forced into gear.

39 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 08/20/1998

Transmission locked up while driving. Dealer informed consumer that the transmission exploded internally. Dealer will not repair unless cost is to consumer.

40 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 08/01/1998

I tried to explain to mr. Jay w/ Chrysler corporation that my vehicle is having the same problem as indicated in NHTSA campaign id number 98v183000, but he was not interested. .

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41 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

While driving the vehicle would not accelerate over 40 mph. Owner took vehicle into dealer and was informed that the transmission was going bad.

42 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 01/01/1998

Car jerks when putting in park and steering column makes a popping sound. Consumer stated it has been two years, and dealer has not received part for vehicle.

43 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 10/01/1997

Automatic transmission suddenly downshifts into second gear, regardless of speed, causing the transmission to lock.

44 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 10/01/1997

The transmission suddenly down shifts to second gear, irrespective of speed, locking the transmission gear.

45 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2002 Dodge Stratus

Consumer states while driving at normal speed vehicle is jerking.

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46 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Was driving vehicle and transmission would shift into gear properly. Brakes were not working properly. Then, transmission fell out of vehicle.

47 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Have replaced bearings, ball joints, head gaskets and now the transmission on 1996 Stratus.

48 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2000 Dodge Stratus

While driving 45mph the transmiission slipped causing the vehicle to lose acceleration. Please provide anyj additional information. Ts.

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49 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2004 Dodge Stratus

When the gear shifter was bumped it shifted from drive to neutral.

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50 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

While driving, experiences intermittent auto trans. Malfunction, when changing gear abruptly, decelerating from 60-20mph, no prior warning. Tt.

51 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1999 Dodge Stratus

I discovered recently that the transmission can be shifted into drive without the brake being depressed. This was discovered accidently, almost resulting in the vehicle rolling away. It can be shifted only when the ignition is in the on position, but is locked when ignition is off.

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52 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2002 Dodge Stratus

The vehicle experienced a problem with the transmission. Please provide further details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

53 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Vehicle makes loud noises as it switches gears. The sound is getting louder as vehicle gets older. Dealer cant find the cause of the problem.



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