Engine Oil Leaking Problems of Dodge Stratus - part 2

When checking the oil, consumer states the oil reading kept decreasing rapidly. Consumer took to Dodge, Dodge says the gasket is too thin and is causing a leak. Please provide any further information. Ph.

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Vehicle is leaking oil and the oil light continue to stay on. Dealer states the vehicle's head gasket has malfunctioned. Please provide additional information. Ph.

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Blown head gasket massive oil leak. Dt.

My 1998 dodage Stratus leaks oil to the tune of at least 1 qt every other day. I have to keep a case of oil in my trunk to keep up with the leak. And then it still barely registers on the dip stick. I have a large oil stain in the grass of my driveway. I was told the leak was due to a faulty head gasket. It hasn't blown (yet) but it is only a matter of time before the rest of the car falls to pieces. I emailed a complaint to daimlerchrysler and I got a "we are sorry for your dissatisfaction". That was it. I have read all of these complaints and I was just wondering where the responses to them are? has anyone gotten anywhere with this issue?.

Mfr# 671 & NHTSA# 96 v 0006 000/engine: consumer states that the vehicle leaking oil from the galley plug seal. Dealer contacted and informed that the vehicle VIN# was not cover under that recall. Nlm.

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Oil leak under engine head, causing smoke to come into car.

Vehicle was going 55mph on the expressway when temperature gauge dropped to red. Vehicle was pulled over due to oil leaking on the ground. No other signs indications that vehicle was having a problem. Vehicle was diagnosed as having a blown head gasket. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.

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Took car in for routine oil change before taking another trip out of town. This was just 2 months after having oil leaks repaired and clutch cable replaced. Dealership checked on clutch cable and all was fine, however upon proceeding with oil change they found 2 more oil leaks! these were repaired and covered under power train warrenty. What happens when this warrenty runs out?.

Took vehicle to dealership due to a problem with my manual transmission. Upon looking over the car they found several (about 4) oil leaks. These were repaired and covered under the power train warrenty since my car only had a little over 40,000 miles on it at the time.

Engine will continuously overheat. Also, oil and transmission fluid was leaking. . Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find cause of problem.

Dealership replaced sensor inside of engine compartment. Currently, vehicle is leaking oil from underneath the hood.

On three occasions, consumer noticed engine oil and service engine soon lamp had illuminated, dealer found engine oil was leaking, but could not determine from where, dealer changed engine oil, replaced oil filter, and checked engine, but problem still exists, consumer is placing up to three quarts of oil every week. Vehicle stopped completely causing vehicle to jerk violently and causing an accident.

My Dodge Stratus/98 has recently began giving me a load of problems. It all began summer 2001 with the drivers side door not being able too close. I did not think anything was wrong untill I attempted to continuously close my door and it would not shut. So I looked carefully and the latch that locks the door in place was comming undone. I than tried to make the door shut but the problem was greater than that. The screw was gone and the second was almost out of tact. The labor and screw replacement along with the towe cost me around $60. 00. Than luck would have it the same incident occured again on the left-hand front passenger side with labor and parts costing $30. 00. The problem with my engine began in November, I had noticed that my car oil and engine warning had appeared so I took my car to a mechanic had oil-filters,air-condition fluid,water,& engine all checked and repaired. The mechanic told me all I needed and $360. 00 was well invested. I thought all was fine but the service signal for oil and sometimes engine were constantly appearing. I took my car back and the mechanic told me that I needed more oil and when did I last have my car checked,I advised him that it was not long ago he than emphasized that I was lucky my car had not locked. The next week the same thing but another mechanic. He told me my oil was leaking he could not determine from where so he recommended I change my oil-filters,oil brand and put car on machine dialiysis. He did all this totaling $73. 00. Yet a week later I'm having to place up to three quarts of oil every week. I contacted a local Dodge dealer here in eastman GA 31023 and he told me of daimler luck would have it you all had just sent me notification of brake change. I made the complaint and no one contacted me so now today I had a bad accident my car completly stopped leaving me stranded and when my car stopped it jerked me leaving me stunned but concious and my car is now out of service.

Consumer stated vehicle leaks oil due to blown head gasket. Dealer contacted. Nlm.

Car began leaking oil, but has gotten really bad in the last couple of weeks. I took it to my mechanic and it has been diagnosed as having a faulty head gasket. Apparently a common and wide spread problem with this type year car. Dt.

My 1996 Dodge Stratus has 37,000 miles. In February 2002 I took it to sears for an oil change. Also asking them to see where oil was leaking (noticed oil on concrete in garage). They said valve cover gasket so I got that fixed for about $72. 00 all along thinking that there were not that many miles driven. And to bad the warranty had just expired. I think it was 5 years or 25,000 miles. Within the next 2 months oil was leaking again. Took it in and end up paying $702. 00 because the head gasket was bad. The mechanic showed it to me and jokingly said isn't it funny how this can be so cheap that it almost was deteriorated and the warranty 5yrs is up. Even though I had not drove 25,000 miles yet. Well the final blow , on oct 10,2002 I kept hearing a clunk when I made left or right turn. Took it to the rhoden Dodge. We were told that right & left tie rod ends were loose & sway bar links worn & loose(2 tie rods,& 2 ball joints) I asked them to perform an alignment and transmission flush ,totaling $779. 00 because what else will break. Well in Jan. 2003 the brakes were on medal another $190. 00. I'm afraid to take it in to the garage. There is only 37,000 miles driven and I am hearing another noise when I turn left and right. When the brakes were fixed they told me they test drove it and heard nothing . Some how it seems that 5 yrs or 25,000 miles is telling me that I should have sold it before that because I think the company knew things would start happening. Is there anything you can do to help me. Please, this car is a lemon with only 37,000 miles.

Oil was leaking from head gaskets, cause unknown. Consumer is concerned that this could eventually cause a fire. Please give any further details.

Car was leaking about 1/2 quart per week; local shop put dye in oil system to find leak at valve cover. Several other Stratus owners have had this problem; ours cost nearly $200. This is the most second-most frustrating car we have ever owned (the first was a used lecar). After so much satisfaction with our 1990 spirit, we are so displeased that when we replace this car, we will not even consider a Chrysler product.

Vehicle is leaking oil. Consumer has to fill vehicle with oil 3 times a week to keep vehicle going. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

Temperature gauge was registering hot. Vehicle was leaking oil. Dealership was aware of problem.

Vehicle is leaking oil. When taken to the dealer, he noted that gasket had a manufacturer's defect, and needed to be changed.

Even though this is a known problem Chrysler refuses to pay for the repair. After replacing the headgasket twice, they are now telling me that the oil leak is due to a possibly warped cylinder head. So far the best Chrysler has done is pay for half of the cost.

Vehicle is leaking oil, leak is extremely bad. Vehicle has to be refilled with two quarts of oil every couple of days. Dealer has been contacted.

Vehicle was parked in driveway noticed a large puddle of oil on ground. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Informed by mechanic that engine cylinder head was leaking. Galley plug failed to seal properly. Had engine head galley plug repaired.

Oil leaks from head gasket in 97 Dodge Stratus 2. 4 - seems to be a common problem! when will Chrysler own up to it? paid $700 for repair.

While driving oil leaked onto spark plugs, causing vehicle to hesitate. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated that head gasket needed replacing. Please provide any further information.

My car has been leaking oil, I am not sure how long. After calling several places to get estimates I found that every machanic was aware of the problem. I researched the internet to find out if anyone else had complained about the head gasket and found that there are a lot of complaints. My car is in the shop now and the cost to repair is more than I can affford. Also, since I do not know how long this has been leaking I feel that this is a serious environmental problem.

Vehicle was leaking oil from underneath.

Oil leak caused engine to overheat. There is recall 96v006000, but this vehicle is not affected by recall due to VIN.

Engine is leaking oil and is not considered to be under recall 96v006000 for this type of vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

I took my car in for service because of an oil leak and was told that it was a faulty head gasket. My repair bill totals $1400 and Chrysler is saying that they will do nothing about it. If it were still under 50,000 miles then they would have provided 'some type of assistance'. I would like to know when something is going to be done about this. It has been a major problem for quite some time now and surely there are enough incidents to support a mandatory recall of these vehicles.

Engine was leaking oil and consumer had to add a quart a week. Dealer originally said it take $600-$800. After consumer told dealer there were alot of complaints on the internet, dealer reduced the price to $150. 00.

Vehicle was leaking oil, and consumer took vehicle to an independent mechanic. Mechanic stated that head gasket was cracked. Problem was remedied by mechanic. The transmission was leaking.

My vehicle developed an oil leak at the head gasket, the dealer says an entire head assembly is necessary, my research at your site shows service bulletins & other complaints about this leak. Is there any recourse to the manufacturer, since I am looking at a $750 repair bill on a vehicle that should not have this problem this soon.

Vehicle was leaking oil. Had taken vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer stated that head gasket was defective. But they were unwilling to do anything about it.