Engine Cooling System Problems of Dodge Stratus

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Stratus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine began to overheat without warning as smoke emitting from under the hood. The contact smelled fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 00v299002 (engine and engine cooling:engine) however, the contact's VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable.

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I purchased a 04 Dodge Stratus with a 2. 7 engine and need to replace the water pump, which is expensive. It has 100,000 miles on it. I have read the complaints with this engine and am scared to fix anything. This sludge problem I read about could be next for us. And from what I read will be. I purchased it for my son and never herd of these problems until now. He has had it for about 6 months and now this. We have hardships just like any other family and fixing minor problems with vehicles are bad enough. The fix for this is about 1000. 00 will the sludge be next? I would like to be apart of any law suit.

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On 9/3/08 I had brought my 2002 Dodge Stratus 2. 7l v6 in for a coolant system flush. I was charged $129. 95. Soon after, I smelled burning coolant, but the dealership had said it was just excess burning off. Two weeks later on 9/23/08, I was on rt 1 to out to my sister-in-laws in lancaster, PA, when my car overheated and had to shut it down on an off ramp. I got out of the car, and all the coolant was leaking out. I had it towed back to miller Dodge, and they had informed me my water pump has failed and has to be replaced, along with the timing tensioner chain. It cost me $628. 63. I had argued with the Dodge dealership because they just did maintenance involving the water pump, and now it is dead. They said I would have to fight with Chrysler about it. I found a bulletin on mycarstats. Com regarding my engine that the water pump appears to fail after a coolant flush is performed. The bulletin id # 0700202, mfg bulletin date: 20020204, and the NHTSA item # 629131. I called Chrysler about it and they said they would not pay for it. I am still fighting that fight now, almost a year later. I feel that if the coolant flush damages the water pump, that it is a defect, and Chrysler should pay for the cost of repairs. I do not feel I am getting any where with Chrysler, and now I am reporting it, hopefully for some kind of solution.

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: the contact stated while driving 25 mph on normal road conditions, the oil light illuminated and the front end of the vehicle started to smoke. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and determined that the head oil galley plugs needed to plugged in or replaced. The contact called the dealer and manufacturer, who determined that the repairs were not covered under NHTSA recall #96v006000 regarding engine and engine cooling :engine:gasoline due to the VIN. The vehicle was unable to be driven, no repairs have been made. Updated 11/30/2006 - the manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle under recall.

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My engine light stays on and oil light comes on after the oil has been changed.

While having the heater core repaired dealership indicated that head gasket was leaking oil into the cooling system and onto the ground. This was a common failure with this vehicle, and there were numerous complaints listed on this issue.

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While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The consumer stated the thermostat failed.

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The blower in my heating and air system keeps failing only working at the highest setting. I've had it replaced twice now and I'm going back for my third time. How many CO-pays am I expected to pay. This item should be recalled. I noticed that I'm not the only one with this problem.

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1998 Dodge Stratus head gasket cracked I have 48 thousand miles on the car oil leaking into the cooling system called Chrysler they were no help at all this seems to be a very common problem with the Dodge Stratusthis is going to cost me between eight and nine hundred dollars. I feel the company should make good of this problemi also understand there may be a class action suit against them. Hope there is something you can do to help with this problem. I honestly don't feel this type of repair should have to be done at 48 thousand miles.

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Should be national recall. Dt.

Car was serviced on 09/07/02. On 10/14/02, looked up to see temperature gauge in the "h" running hot. No warning, no dashboard light warning. Pulled to side of road, car cooled off drove home. Popped hood, coolant in reservoir and checked oil, oil in engine. Next day, 10/15/02, started car, started fine. Noticed the temp gauge was not moving off the "c" for cold, no heat coming from the heater started off to work. Was doing about 68, when car immediately started to decelerate and immediately the little "red genie looking oil lamp light" went on. Immediately pulled to side of road as car was obviously loosing power. Called for tow truck. Car was towed not to the selling dealership because of on-going service problems, but to another dealership. I authorized them to check the engine. They did a compression test and told me "blown head gasket. " but they could not tell if any more significant damage was done without tearing down the engine. Car was towed two days later to selling dealership. Engine was torn down. Their response, "engine overheated" doing severe damage to engine. No mention of a head gasket being the cause of the engine overheating. Dealer offers to do nothing. It is now November 3, 2002 and I still have not been given any opinions or prices to repair this vehicle. Daimler Chrysler was notified. I received a call from the dealership and daimler Chrysler on behalf of the district manager who say "they will do nothing to assist; won't even come look at the car. I now have a 3-1/2 year old car that is undriveable. This is a car that has had its share of engine related problems in the past. In researching the internet, the NHTSA, the center for auto safety and just under Dodge defects, I note that the Stratus, cirrus and neons have a long, long history of head gasket problems. Dt.

Ongoing problem with 3. 8l v6 engine overheating. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Consumer had found coolant all over engine. Then, had taken vehicle to dealer, where they found out that engine head gasket had cracked, causing vehicle to stall, but did not catch on fire.

Oil was leaking from engine. Consumer couldn't tell where it was coming from. 2 quarts of oil a month had to be added. Recently 4th of July 2001, vehicle started to overheat alot. Air was coming through the water reservior. Thermostat and radiator were replaced, but nothing worked. Dealer knows of problem.

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Head gasket failed at 53,000 miles causing a loss of coolant which subsequently led to the engine overheating. Had the vehicle towed home and filled cooling system with coolant/water. Took to nearest dealer for repair; waiting for estimate of cost as of 10/5/00. Idler pully failed causing loss of drivability at 43,000 miles. I had it repaired at a private shop for $350. 00. Seems too early for these componants to be failing.

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A water pump failure at 87,000 milesof wear; beleived this was a faulty part at 87,000 miles.

While driving the the vehicle experienced vibration and engine noise. Dealer replaced water pump/timing belt, etc. Dealer cannot determine the problem.

Oil is leaking from the engine onto cooling system. A recall has been issued on vehicle make and model. However, this vehicle has not been included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified.

Vehicle overheated. Mechanic determined that engine head gasket was the cause of the overheating problem. Oil was leaking through the seals.