Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Problems of Dodge Stratus

02/2005 - during normal commute hours, I noticed my transmission slipping during acceleration. Took it into the dealership (63,067 odometer), they said that the transmission cooler lines were leaking and both hoses needed to be replaced. ( I park my car in the same spot at work and at home, and hadn't noticed any leakage) I was assured that although there were no spots, that should fix the problem along with a flush, clean, and conditioner. Unfortunately, those parts weren't covered under my extended warranty. ($406. 62 in repairs) nothing was listed or mentioned about any other parts that needed to be replaced. 11/2005 - on my way to work, the transmission starts slipping again and went out on me. This time I'm being told I need a front pump, valve body, and torque converter ($2,900 in repairs). With 81,000+ miles on the car, and now out of warranty, I'm being told there is nothing they can do about it.

See all problems of the 2002 Dodge Stratus 🔎.

Transmission would not initially engage when starting car in the morning. Transmisiion would slip and eventually kick into gear. Car out of 3 year warranty. Dealer stated that torque converter was bad , interior seals were leaking. Transmission completely rebuilt. Manufacturer picked up 70 % of cost. When discussing impact of prior system failures on this car (blown head gaskets, replaced brake systems) dealer suggested an extended service contract.

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The transmission started leaking oil from the front seal of the tranny. I took the car into a Dodge dealership's garage in england (where I live working for the united states air force) and they told me that the front seal needed to be changed and that I had to pay for parts (the seal) and labor. Then when the car was ready to pick up they informed me that Chrysler was paying for parts, incuding a new pump that thaey felt needed to be changed out and I would pay for the labor. I paid 195. 00 pounds wich is equivelant to around 350. 00 dollars. When I tok the car from the garage I noticed a strange noise comming from the front left tire. So I took it back and they rudley took my car and went around the block to see what was the matter. When he came back the car was fixed. So I drove it home and on the way thier the tranny was slipping and almost burnt out. I checked the fluid and there was none in there. I called the garage and told them that it was leaking again. So I filled it back up and took the car back to them. They then preeceded to tell me that the tranny neede to be replaced that the torque converter was bent. I was quite upset because I would of never had to pay for the first time if they has road tested the vehical in the first place. So I left them the car agian. This happened on the very next day. About a month later I recieved the car back. Two days after recieving the car the tranny got stuck in low gear. I took the car back again and they told me it was the tranny's compt. That was messed up. So here I am with this I keep my fingers crossed that a 2 1/2 won't scew up anymore. (besides the ball joints shearing and the 2 or 3 more recalles that need to be fixed).