Blown Head Gasket Problems of Dodge Stratus

Oil changes every 3,000 miles. Suddenly one day the oil light came on and the head gaskets blew. Spent over $1700 in repairs, the following week the engine blew a rod. Engine is irreparable! car has only 86,000 miles. Have all receipts for repairs and diagnosis that were made by licensed mechanics.

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While driving vehicle overheated. Consumer had to stop to constantly add coolant. Took vehicle to dealer for an oil change. Dealer found that the head gasket blew out. Oil had sprayed from the front end to the back end of the vehicle.

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Head gasket blew and had to be replaced about around 70,000 miles. Now the car is overheating again and there appears to be oil in the coolant, leading me to believe that similar problems have resurfaced again. Given the tremendous number of similar complaints logged by consumers on this website and others, the company should take immediate action.

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Currently own a 1996 Dodge Stratus 4 cylinder, and it is sitting in my driveway and I am unable to use it, as the head gasket blew out of it, and will cost over $1500 do replace(and so I hear even if you do replace it, the head gasket will blow again shortly after due to the improper design of the engine). . This is so well known a problem, and I am disgusted to think that with our family being lifetime Dodge/Chrysler people, the company would ignore safety and allow this problem to continue in later models. What is it going to take to get some help here!!!! I am a poor mom of two children, one disabled, and thought that I was makng a good purchase with the Stratus. I currently cannot afford to have the vehicle fixed, and have been unable to get my disabled child to the doctor as I do not have reliable transportation. . . . . . This is pathetic! please someone help!.

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Consumer noticed that vehicle was using an exorbitant amount of oil, and was losing pressure in the motor. A independent mechanic found that the head gasket blew out. Consumer replaced the motor once ,and the head gaskets once.

While driving and without warning the head gasket blew causing oil to leak. Dealer notified. Ts.

While driving head gasket blewout, causing an oil leak.

Head gasket blewout between two cylinders. Oil was leaking from between the head and engine block. Dealer contacted. .

Head gasket blew at 70,000 miles. Cost 750. 00 to repair. After researching, I have found many other people have had the same problem and Chrysler knows of the problem but does not want to acknowledge it. Is there any way to get any compensation from Chrysler for this?.

Engine developed serious oil leak. Referred to dealer. Advised that head gasket blew and that camshaft oil seal failed. Advised that engine is making sound indicitive of internal component failure. Dealer insists head gasket and cam shaft oil seal and other damage unrelated. Currently awaiting estimate for repair, possible complete engine overhaul.

Head gasket blew at 60,000 miles. Ball joint replaced. / rear oil seal replaced.

In oct 1999, head gasket was replaced at 35900 miles. Went back 2 weeks later complaining of oil still leaking on my driveway. They tightened one valve cover bolt which was loose. In February, 2000, with 39500 miles, complaining that the vehicle still has an oil leak. They used an engine dye to try to detect source of leak. They test drove the car, let it run for a few hours, and could not detect any leaks. So I lived with slight oil leaks, which recently got worse, but did not notice immediately because my driveway is loaded with spots. While driving on the expressway, the head gasket blew. Construction barriers were lined up alongside the expressway. It was difficult to pull off to the side because of these barriers. This presented a real hazard. I feel it is important for a recall of Dodge Stratus 1995-1998 head gaskets to be implemented. (as well as other models which use this same type of head gasket. ) head gaskets should be good for at least the typical life of a car. That is a very costly item. It already has happened twice, and I only have 50000 miles on my car. I know I will never buy another Dodge in my lifetime. My dealer has given me horrible service on numerous occasions. It was never a pleasure to get my car serviced.

Head gaskets blewout, causing oil leakage. Dealer has inspected vehicle.

Two complaints: first - never received a recall notice # 671 issued on 4/1996 of which this vehicle should have been included (built through 10/13/1995) this car was built on 10/13/1995. At state inspection this past March noticed it was starting to leak oil and now is leaking about 2 to 3 qts a week (10/6/2001). Went to dealer & asked about recall they contacted crysler and were told to check if galley plugs were the cause. Dealer checked and said the head gasket was leaking badly. Contacted Chrysler today and said they will get back to me. Went to your consumer complaints listing and found that of 287 complaints filed under the engine catagory 217 or 76% were for oil leaks or head gasket blown! under engine gasket covers 124 records all 100% were for oil leaks. Safety hazard of fire is quite possible why isn't the manufacturer required to do a recall? from what I have heard this is quite a problem with all status's through model year 2000. Thank you.

Head gasket blew out on vehicle.

Headgasket blewout since purchase. Also, consumer has had to replace master cylinder, power steering pump, catalytic converter, and valve cover gasket.

I had an oil leak took to dealership they advise me my head gasket is blown which I always had an oil change every three months.

Head gasket blewout. Dealer will not repair it free of charge.

Engine head gasket blew out, causing total engine failure . The consumer stated that he will add mor information.

Head gasket blew at 30,000 miles still under warranty but going out of warranty soon and noticed people with simular problems and would like to know how to protect myself from it happening when the warrenty is up.

Engine head gasket blew out and spilled oil.

Engine head gasket blew at 40,000 miles, causing loss of oil. Please provide further information.

Consumer noticed that oil was on ground that came underneath vehicle. Head gasket blew at 22000 miles before. Dealership was aware of problem.

The headgasket blew out and the repairman said to check if there was a recall because he has seen and heard about alot of the Stratus' blowing the headgasket as I am looking on your website I see that he is correct there are alot of cases of blowing the headgasket. Was there a recall is the dealer going to fix this problem?.

Engine head gasket blew out. Also, loud knocking in front left side of wheel due to rack pinon failure. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs will be made at consumer's expense.

Engine head gasket blew out 46,000 miles of wear, causing vehicle to lose oil. Dealer/mfr. Notified .

Consumer believes that when the head gasket blew the transmission fluid burned out resulting in the transmission overheating and locking up.

Engine head gaskets have blown out. Dealer and maufacturer have been notified.

Head gaskets blewout, causing oil leakage. Dealer will be notified.

Was driving when the head gasket blewout. Vehicle was parked , and noticed oil leaking out after moving vehicle. Had oil in the water. Took vehicle to mechanic, and problem was diagnosted as head gasket leaking.

Engine head gaskets blow out, causing oil to leak from the motor. Please give any further details.