Engine Burning Oil Problems of Dodge Stratus

Dodge Stratus owners have reported 6 problems related to engine burning oil (under the engine and engine cooling 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 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 07/01/2006

My car had the head gasket replaced and a few other things on it. But I can smell burning oil from some were and the light is on for the oil. I only drive short distances because I am afraid of a fire. Not only that it well maybe only go about 2 miles before it shuts down. Then I have to wait for it to cool down to start it and get it back home.

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2 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 2002 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 06/19/2005

: the contact stated while traveling 55 mph, the vehicle had an oil sludging problem, internal oil leaking and an increase of engine oil consumption by the engine. The manufacturer and dealership did not properly identify the problem and did not honor any warranty claims. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop who determined that the engine needed to be replaced because the damage was too extensive to fix. The vehicle was inoperative since the day of the incident.

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3 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 02/05/1999

Engine check light keeps coming on. Took to dealer & had it checked. Informed oxygen sensor was causing light to come on. Oil had started leaking out of engine. The head gaskets, which covered oxygen sensor, had burned the oil. Can smell it when vehicle was being parked. The mechanic did all the repairs to vehicle.

4 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 01/05/1998

Head gasket failed resulting in excessive oil consumption.

5 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Head gasket leaks oil, emits a burning smell from oil falling onto hot engine.

6 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 1998 Dodge Stratus

While traveling noticed a burning smell and oil stains under vehicle. Dealer has been contacted, and indicated that head gasket needed to be replaced. *akconsumer spoke to a Dodge representative who informed consumer that this was a common problem with these vehicles.

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