Engine Failure Problems of Dodge Stratus

The timing chain broke causing bent valves and the need to rework the top end of the engine. In doing research it was found out about the issues with the 2. 7l v6 and the fact that this issue likely causes catastrophic engine failure.

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Dodge Stratus 2. 7 liter trans replaced on 5-1-06 oil sludge engine failure on 1-2-10.

I own a 2003 Dodge Stratus and it suffered the same failure of its 2. 7 liter engine as many others have experienced. The car does not run due to complete engine failure.

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Chrysler 2. 7l v6 engine failure.

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Vehicle is 2006 Dodge Stratus 2. 7l v6. No events leading up to engine failure. Was warming up vehicle on cold winter day. Made it back to front door, car had shutoff, went to restart car, car would not start. Took to dealership that said engine was locked up. Dealership would not honor warranty stating negligence of owner.

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Oil sludge caused catastrophic engine failure causing the engine to stop working on the CA-110s.

Engine failure.

In 2003 my 2001 Dodge Stratus engine failed. I took it to a reputable certified mechanic and was told that it looked like the oil had not been changed for over 10000 miles and as a result gummed up lower part of the engine. The oil had been changed every 3-4000 miles and had been changed not 3 days before incident happened. Engine had to be completely cleaned out and repaired to the tune of $3000. 00. Engine had less than 60000 miles at the time. Since then car again has had regular oil changes without fail. Again,the engine failed, I was finally told that that the Dodge Stratus magnum engine was known to have a too small oil line to the engine and had a tendency to clog with a minute amount of normal debris,and therefore the lower half of engine was starved of oil and engine becomes toast. By the way, the oil light failed to go on to let me know I had a problem until engine was toasted, then it went on. I have taken excellent care of this vehicle it is in perfect condition other than the engine. I was told I will need a new engine to the tune of well over $3000. 00, no repairing it this time. I can't afford to do this again. If this is an engine design flaw. . . It needs to be addressed immediately. Beautiful vehicle design,lousy quality and mechanical design.

Engine failed after 50,000 miles, car out of warranty. Oil changed very frequent. Auto manufacturer refuses to acknowledge any responsibility. Also mileage incorrect on odometer when car was purchased used in may 2004 car dealer also does not accept responsibility for inaccurate odometer. All I asked for was a cost consideration in replacing engine.

Six months ago, we purchased a used 2001 Dodge Stratus with a 2. 7 engine and loved it - - - until the engine failed at 80,000 miles! we were driving down a rural highway in freezing temperatures when the engine suddenly died and would not restart. We were an hour from home and had to have the vehicle towed back to our hometown. He Dodge service department in our area seemed to know that it would need a new engine before ever looking at it! (they also tried to say that lack of oil changes caused the problem. ) after hearing that Dodge no longer offers the extended warranty on the 2. 7 engine and that they "upgraded" the timing chain in rebuilt engines, we knew there was a problem. We contacted the Dodge-Chrysler customer service department and after being treated very poorly, we were told that there were no recalls on this engine. It just isn't fair to the unsuspecting consumer that Dodge-Chrysler isn't taking responsibility for this problem. The engine replacement cost us $3,605. However, we replaced the engine with a used 2001 sebring because a rebuilt one was twice as much. Which means the potential for the same problem still exists!.

Engine failed at 54,800 miles on my 2002 Dodge Stratus se. Car was taken to the dealer for a slight engine knock. Car had no problem starting. We left the car there for them to diagnose the problem. They called and said that I needed to replace the engine (2. 7l dohc 24 valve v-6) at no cost to me that it was under warranty. We agreed and 3 day's later they called and told me that the warranty was canceled and would not tell me why. I gave them all my maintenance records. When we arrived to pick up our car, the service advisor told us that the car may not start because it had been sitting there for 2 weeks. That's bull. . . He then told us that the car had jumped time and that they would put it back in time for us and split the cost. We agreed yet again and left the car there. He then called us again and said that the car didn't jump time, but that there was so much engine sludge built up that it was starving the car for oil. And that's why it wont start. But the car had no problem starting and running before we dropped it off just a little engine knock at idle. Please help me. . . Thank you.

Engine failure 10/02 @ 22,816 miles. Foster motors (daimler/Chrysler dealer) claimed owner neglect. Second engine failure 5 miles from dealership after used engine installed. Third engine now at 39k may fail as goss Dodge said that there might be a head gasket problem. Car is no longer on warranty. But that doesn't matter anyways, because they didn't cover it when it was under warranty. Catalytic converter went in first month of owning car. Not to mention other little things. The service manager even said that if we were thinking of trading it now would be a good time before the head gasket went.

Engine failed. Taken to dealership. Was told that proper maintenance was not maintained on the vehicle. Waiting on response to determine coverage for the engine. Estimated damage $7000. Be sure to check your warranty information.