Engine Noise Problems of Dodge Stratus

Dodge Stratus owners have reported 2 problems related to engine noise (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 Noise problem of the 2001 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 10/11/2004

Driving on interstate highway at 70 mph when engine started to make noises. Loud bang at which time pulled the car over. Car began to smoke and loose oil. Sheriff gave ride to gas station to get more oil which when put in came right back out. Towed to gas station and found hole the size of a fist in the engine block. Rod that blew the hole somewhere on the highway. Towed 100+ miles home. Luckily no one hurt. No warnings or problems prior. Car no longer under warranty (58,000 miles). Will be having someone look at it to see if it can be fixed and at what cost.

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2 Engine Noise problem of the 1997 Dodge Stratus

While traveling vehicle was making noise. Consumer checked oil and noticed oil was low. Technician stated head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.

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Other Common Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Dodge Stratus

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine Oil Leaking problems	154
Engine problems	96
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	89
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems	81
Gasoline Engine problems	79
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	52
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	46
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	36
Blown Head Gasket problems	31
Car Stall problems	26

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