Engine Head Gasket Leaking Problems of Dodge Stratus - part 2

I noticed oil on the outside of engine. I brought our car to downtown tire in hastings, mn where they told me that there was a headgasket leak. The mechanic also told me that he has heard about and seen a lot of problems with the Dodge Stratus and headgaskets. Told us to take it to the Dodge dealer and have it fixed. Ron becker, inc told us that there really wasn't any problems with headgaskets but they would check our car out. They then called us to say it was definetly the head gasket it cost me $99 for the parts and $552. 50 for labor. I have been checking the internet and have found out that there has been a number of head gasket leaks and would like something done or compensation.

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Consumer located recall 96v006000/ manufacturer's recall 671 for engine. Recall didn't apply to this vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to an independent mechanic who found a leaky head gasket. Vehicle was losing 3 quarts of oil at less that 3,000 miles.

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Head gasket oil leak at 45000 miles,dealer replaced head gasket. Head gasket leaking oil again at 102000 miles. Has Chrysler issued a recall? please help.

Head gasket leaks oil badly & is getting worse. Dealer is aware of problem, but has no remedy.

Leaky head gasket-chylr "feels no responsibilty" to assume liability w/obvious defect.

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Leaking head gasket. The engine leaks oil profusely and has for at least a year. This week I found the dipstick dry. My service station says the problem is common with the Dodge Stratus.

Head gasket leaking and spraying oil over the bottom of the car. I heard of others who have had this repaired and 6 mo later, had the same proplem. Sounds like poor design and I am concerned of fire under the engine.

Engine head gaskets are leaking oil onto engine. Dealer will be notified.

Leaking head gasket and map sensor.

Head gasket leaking oil in engine.

The head gasket began leaking profusely at 31,000 miles. My warrenty is over and want information on how to gain a replacement from the dealership. I have searched the web and have found numerous complaints about this part in the Stratus. Is anything being done?.

Eingine head gasket is leaking. Gasket is being replaced by dealership. Please provide any further information.

Engine head gasket is leaking oil from the back of the engine.

Engine head gasket is leaking oil without prior warning.

Head gasket leaking oil. Was told that there has been allot of problems with this part. Chrysler gave me the run around on the phone. The dealership said the new head gasket is a new design meaning that the original is defective. I realize that I have allot of mileage on my vehicle, but considering that we have kept up with the required maintenance, there should not be a problem with the head gasket.

Engine head gasket was leaking oil at 51,000 miles. Spoke to mechanic this is a defect in the gasket. I have the gasket if the NHTSA wishes to inspect. Spoke to Dodge they said it was a common problem with the Stratus but it was not cover under the warranty.

Engine head gasket was leaking oil at 43000 miles. This has to be a defect.

I took my car to be inspected and they informed me that there was a serious oil leak due to a gasket failure. They advised me to take it to the dealer in the hope that there would be a "silent recall" for this design failure. I was also told that the cost for this repair would be about $1,000! while looking through the database of reported failures I noticed that there are several other reports about the same issue. Please help!.

Engin ehead gasket leaks.

We have had a problem with engine head gasket contacted the dealership they say Chrysler aware of the problem. The neon has been recalled, but not the Stratus althoughthey have the same engine plus the gasket only leaks when cold when car warms up. Also, engine seals are a problem here, and we keep running into dead ends.

Head gasket leaking oil at rate of 1 quart per 3,000 miles. Daimlerchrysler contacted but kept details regarding scope of failures a secret. They offered to split repair costs 50-50 with me (my portion to exceed $300). Contacted a number of dealers and independent repair facilities, all of which confirmed large numbers of head gasket failures across several model and engine lines. After seeing the number of complaints on this same subject on this site, I have to believe it is a major defect in either gasket design or material and warrants a recall to repair at no cost to the original owner. Vehicle costs too much ($20,000) to allow this type of a failure to continue. I currently own 2 Chrysler built vehicles, but will not buy another daimlerchrysler product, ever.

Cylinder head gasket leaks prematurely. . . Will contact Chrysler.

Engine head gasket was leaking oil from the sides. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs.

We contacted Chrysler last month regarding the leaking engine head gasket on our 1996 Dodge Stratus with 57003 miles. We were told there were no problems reported about leaking head gaskets. But, take it to a dealership and they may or may not cover the replacement. The dealership told us it would cost $100 or so to just check it out. Even though they knew it was the head gasket. Because of our finanicial status, we chose to apply the $100 to our mechanic to actually fix the problem. It took the mehcanic 3 weeks to get the part because it was on back order. Imagine that, no problems reported and still the part was on back order. It took 3 days to fix. Our mechanic told us that he talked to another mechanic at the Chrysler dealership. He said they were replacing about 2 a week. Also that Chrysler was paying for either all of it or parts. I called Chrysler back and tried to talk with them. I even got more irate than I should have. They told me they would not help us because we chose not to get it fixed at the dealership. This leaky head gasket was not a recall. Were we required to pay an extra $100 just so they could say "yes" it is the head gasket in order for them to then say "no" we are not covering it? understand my position, all I want reembursed for is the head gasket itself which was $136. 30. Because it was not a recall, why couldn't I take it to my mechanic? my mechanic charges $24/hr labor compared to the $54/hr the dealership charges. Does it matter who installs it when it is not a recall? also, my mechanic said the replacement part was the same identical one that was taken out. In conclusion, why should I be penalized for saving extra money when it is chrsyler fault for the defected part? all I ask for is the price of the head gasket $136. 30. Thank you.

Rear rattle due to baffle in gas tank being loose and making noise when driving over bumps. Also, engine head gasket leaked oil.

Head gasket leaking oil, Chrysler will not provide relief.

Defective engine head gasket leaked oil which may cause a fire. Common problem. Please provide further information.

Head gaskets leak oil in puddles. Dealer /manufacturer contacted and aware of the problem, no recall established, problem still exists.

Dealer was contacted multiple times during warranty of oil usage, even though they were aware of head gasket problem with these 2. 4l engines they did not fix the problem. Head gasket is now leaking oil all over the place. This should be covered under a recall with the number of problems they are having including the fire potential and environmental impact.

Engine head gasket leaking oil. Chrysler said that they would pay for half of the repair costs, but consumer feels they should cover all of it. Dealer said new gasket was being designed because of this problem.

Vehicle experienced two head gasket failures; first occurred at 37,000 miles. Both replacements were done by two different dealers, and head gaskets still leaking. Please feel free to provide any further details.

The main head gasket leaked oil unto the engine compartment which may cause a fire and engine problems. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Informed of head gasket leaking oil while it was in for one of the many recalls on this car. At the time the oil leak was not noticeable under the car, but since then has become increasingly worse. This could easily cause a fire on my car as well as any of the numerous other cars I have read complaints about. If this problem is as wide spread as number of complaints indicate the manufacturer should be responsible for this problem and not me.

Head gasket was replaced once at the dealer. The next time I noticed the head gasket leaking, we were out of warranty. Therefore due to the high cost of a recurring head gasket failure, the problem still exist. Thank you for letting our voice be heard!.

Engine head gasket leak, oil went into coolent system causes defects in system.