Engine Head Gasket Leaking Problems of Dodge Stratus - part 1

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Stratus. The contact took her vehicle to have an oil change and was informed that the front head gasket was leaking oil. The vehicle has not yet been taken in for repair. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 64,000.

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I have a 1996 Dodge Stratus and the head gasket leaks like crazy. I asked the dealer to take a look at this and they said it was a default in design from daimler Chrysler. I asked if they could give me any information on a recall or how much it would cost to repair it. The dealer quoted me $2500!! unbelievable! especially if it is a defect from manufacturing and design. I need my "only" means of transportation fixed! recalls need to be done on this car for the head gasket leakage.

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Head gasket leaked oil. As a result, vehicle continued to overheat.

Head gasket leaking oil into engine. All normal maintenance has been conducted regularly. At only 80k miles, this problem should not be occurring!! this is a very costly repair. Chrysler has offered only minimal assistance. This needs to be an official recall! please contact me with a response.

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Head gasket leaking, millage 69310,total cost $1003.

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Head gasket leaking oil 1998 Dodge Stratus 2. 4 engine with only 41,000 miles. Fire hazard. N.

My 1999 Dodge Stratus has a head gasket oil leak with only 43,000 miles. It will cost $800 to repair. After doing extension research, I discovered that this is an ongoing problem with Dodge Stratus. Now I have read that this could be fatal to Dodge owners due to the fire risk. I would like to see an investigation of the Dodge Stratus and to have a recall issued.

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Head gasket leaking at 58,000 miles. Chrysler refuses to fix even though there is a design flaw. I have seen over 100 posts online about other that have this problem.

While driving the head gasket leaked oil. The consumer was told by many mechanics that this was a common problem. The consumer had to pay a deductible to have the part replaced. The consumer feels the part should have been replaced free of charge.

Consumer noticed oil stains on driveway. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the manufacturer he indicated that the engine head gasket was leaking.

I have a 1999 Dodge Stratus with a leaky head gasket. I was told by many mechanics that this is a common problem on these cars. When I went to Dodge about it they said that they knew about it and that the new model Stratus' had been fixed. But with all that I have read it seems that they say this every year and these cars still have the same problems. I don't have $1200. 00 dollars to fix their mistake and poor craftsman ship. I put at least a quart of oil in every four days or so. When ever I call and ask about what they would do to help their answer is, that it is my problem and I have to pay to fix it. I had to post-pone school this semester because of this car. I go to school an hour and a half away and I can't worry wether or not it will make it. I don't feel I should have to put my education on hold for this. It is very frustrating. I don't have the money to fix it and make the outrageous $320. 00 a month payments and insure it. If this car breaks down I am out of luck. I would have no other means of transportation and I would be stuck paying for a car that doesn't go. I have read that this problem can lead to engine fires. This is very dangerous and should be investigated. I am afraid my car will catch on fire when I am driving and I shouldn't have to worry about that.

Head gasket oil leak, tie rods bad, tires replaced, brakes going bad, engine light on.

Head gasket leaks oil at about 70,000 to 80,000 miles and causes extreme fire hazard all over engine.

Head gasket oil leak lower control arms ball joints tie rods.

I have been told by 2 mechanics that I have a head gasket leak. My car is only 5 years old and has 37,250 miles. The repair cost is 7-8 hundred dollars. I am retired, on a fixed income and feel Chrysler corporation should repair this defect.

Head gasket is leaking oil. The dealership diagnosed problem and gave me a quote of $800 to replace head gasket. I told the dealer that there are numerous complaints surrounding this particular vehicle. I did not feel I should have to pay all of the expense.

I have a 2. 4 liter 4-cylinder Dodge Stratus that has 49,000 miles on it. It has developed a head gasket leak. I've obtained several estimates ranging from $700-$950 to repair the problem. Daimler Chrysler will not issue any type of recall for this car or many other models like the breeze, neon, avenger and cirrus. They are aware of this problem and have been for some time yet they refuse to cover the problem under warranty nor have they attempted to redesign these engines so the head gaskets don't leak. When you put an aluminum head on a cast-iron block, there will be leaks. The two different metals have too many differences in how they react to temperature changes. As long as these metals are paired together (and the unsuspecting public keeps buying this ill-thought-out design) there will be leaks.

Head gasket is leaking again. The dealership replaced while it was still under warranty at 71000 miles, however it now is leaking again at 107000 miles. I have had so many major problems with this Stratus, such as failed brake line, air conditioning system, continual misfire on the engine when the ac is turned on and requires a downshift, failed rack and pinion system, leaking cam position sensor, failed tie rod ends, leaking oil pan, continual oil leaks after numerous attempts by dealership to stop leaks, etc.

Head gasket leaked oil and caused major damage to car. There was suddenly a big oil puddle under vehicle which is also a safety hazard. It is a factory defect (head gasket was redesigned by Chrysler since 98) but they refuse to provide compensation for repair.

Routine oil change noted a severe leak that they suspected was the infamous "head gasket leak" that the Stratus are famous for. Took to dealer who agreed and repaired under my extended warranty. Mr.

Head gasket is leaking oil due to faulty gasket.

I've started experiencing both head gasket leaks as well as air condition issues. I have paid out over $2,500 combined over the past 18 months. Now, I read that this is something that everyone that has a 1998 Dodge Stratus.

Head gasket is leaking oil and antifreeze. Please provide more information.

On 31/1/01 there was a headgasket leak and under the warranty it was replaced. On 11/6/01 I was travelling at about 15 mph when I noticed my temperature gauge had passed the "h" the mark. I immediately pulled over and put my car into neutral and turned the heater on maximum. The engine temperature went down about 1/3 of the way from the top but went back up when I tried to drive. I had my car then towed to prevent any further engine damage.

Headgasket is leaking. Please add further information.

I purchased my 1996 Dodge Stratus in the summer of 1996 and so far I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle, one head gasket repair through the dealership at a cost of $1600, one timing chain replacement at a cost of $600 and now again another head gasket leak. In the year 2000 this car sat in the garage for a total of 11 months due to not having the money to fix the head gasket problem which caused a severe financial and a mentally frustrating time during those months without a car. I would like to be included in the class action lawsuit against Chrysler so please forward me any information needed in going forward with this lawsuit.

Head gasket leak.

Vehicle developed oil leak. Diagnosed as head gasket leak. Warranty will not cover repair. There seems to be hundreds of complaints pertaining to this issue yet the manufacturer appears to be ignoring the prob lem (apparent design/manufacturer flaw). Why is Chrysler corp. Not being forced to address and resolve this issue? if their position on this issue is one of we dont care,which is what I hear by reading all the complaints about head gas kets and their failure to cover the repair, maybe the public needs to boycott th eir products. I know that I will never own another one of their products. Qual ity seems to be a thing of the past with them. I just hope that one day manageme nts family members get stuck somewhere in one of their products like the I did. Maybe theyll start caring about the people that buy their products and keep th em in business. I can only hope.

While driving noticed smoke coming from under hood. Stopped vehicle and lifted hood. Head gaskets was leaking oil onto engine. Had no prior warning. Took vehicle to mechanic, and had no indication what caused leakage.

Oil light was flashing on. Took vehicle to mechanic, and mechanic stated it was a head gasket leak. Please provide any further information.

Head gasket is leaking oil, it is only leaking a few spots here and there, but most of the oil has leaked in consumer's driveway. Consumer has contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.

Owner of 1996 Dodge Stratus, a certified lemon with repeated head-gasket leaks/transmission leaks. I have had this vehicle repaired twice for head gasket leakage and twice for transmission problems.

I put my car in for an oil change every 3,000 miles. Today, when I had my oil changed, my mechanic advised me that I have a head gasket oil leak and that this is a common problem with Dodge vehicles. My 3 year warranty expired in October, but I am hearing that this should be covered under a 5 year warranty. I would like warnock to repair this problem, under warranty.

Warranty expired on10/27/01. Was told on 1/31/01 that head gasket leaking needs replacement. Two months out of warranty,35,571 miles yet needs new gasket?checking your database,service bullentin 090598,seq. 291,NHTSA # sb602898,states that Chrysler develope new mls gasket to be implemented on 1999 models to correct such a problem. Incomplaint database,odi # 714001, states Chrysler aware of gasket failures. A head gasket is a costly/time consuming job especially when not under warranty. If this is a known problem,and a new gasket has been introduced,should there not be a recall or a update nade to the 1998 models. ? could you please help out this situation?.

Consume r noticed that vehicle was leaking oil. Dealership was aware of problem. Mechanic told consumer that engine head gasket was leaking. There were no injuries. Ngine check light came on the panel.