Gasoline Engine Problems of Dodge Stratus - part 1

Vehicle caught fire while parked with the engine off which belonged to the consumer's son. (mary francis on behalf of alex francis) the fire may have been caused by a faulty engine plug. Recall#96v006000. Other consumer contact info: alex francis 754-235-8335.

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The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of the recall (96v006000) but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The recall was for the engine cylinder head oil galley plug.

While I was driving my vehicle caught fire twice within one year. First in 3/13/2003 then in 4/2004 both times fire dept was dispatched. The vehicle was repaired by the insurance company and reported to Chrysler.

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Tried contacting Dodge and even though there is a problem and they know of it they said tough. Dt.

Cracked head gasket as of 09/04/2002 problem was not diagnosed until 10/08/2002. Mr.

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No summary listed for above vehicle.

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Tried to get Dodge of bellevue to fix problem but were no help!!. No safety defect listed.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

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I have contact Chrysler and told them and they are unresponsive. No safety defect listed in summary.

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Please contact me if you have any information on this subject. Dt.

They want me to pay $900 for a defect that occurred to the 1995 model. Nlm.

No summary. Dt.

I have heard a lot of people complain about this problem. Dodge "apparently" has a service bulliten out on extending the warranty, but it's hard to get dealers to look into it. No safety defect listed.

The vehicle caught fire while the ignition was turned off.

Failure comparable to recall dated 1/22/96, NHTSA campaign id #96v006000. Per daimler Chrysler, my vehicle's VIN does not apply to this recall. I believe that my car should have been part of this recall as it is same make, model and year as vehicles under this recall. What can I do?.

Recall 96 v 006 000/engine: unable to get dealer; sahara motors; delta, ut; phone # 435-864-7756 to honor recall; seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. Vehicle has been at the dealer for 3 months due to problems with the parts.

Consumer started to notice oil on ground, and oil gauge went down to gauges.

Air conditioner blower fan switch only works on high speed, air conditioner does not cool when this has happened. Has been replaced 3 times and the problem continues--this creates a problem in the summer since I live in texas and the summers are very hot down here. Also drivers side door panel has jammed sever times when it is opened, plastic clips holding door were coming off, this causes the door to jam on several occasions.

Consumer contacted dealership in regard to recall notice 96v00600 concerning engine. Dealership tated that they had no information regarding this recall. Please provide any additional information.

This car was sold to me defective and now neither the warranty company or the dealship wants to handle it.

Consumer states while driving vehicle caught on fire, prior to the fire there was a leak from the motor that was repaired, consumer was informed that the malfunctioning of the brakes or an engine leak may have been the cause of the engine fire.

Brake system failed and the engine caught on fire. Possible due to malfunctioning of the brakes or engine leak may have been the cause.

Chrysler admitted to problem by offering to pay parts but no labor. No summary listed for above vehicle.

Manufacturer refused to assist with repair, citing condition of vehicle despite low mileage on engine and common nature of problem.

Attention really needs to be brought to this problem. It is pretty obvious that a re-call of some sort should be initiated for the head gaskets on these vehicles. There is speculation that some sort of "secret warranty" that covers up to 5 years/100,000 miles exists. It is the duty and obligation of the nhsta to make sure that these kinds of things are taken care of so that consumers are protected against secretive warranties that only appear when the issues are pressed. Please help!!!!!.

No summary.

While driving down the highway and all of sudden vehicle loses power and shuts off. This has happened several times. Contacted the dealer no warranty.

I have had nothing but major problems with this car in the short 7 months that I've had it. Chrysler has done nothing about it.

Transmission has a hard downshift from 3 to 2 gear.

Manufacture knows of problem and will not put a recall on an item that has an impact on the enviroment. What kind of company sells items that failand not fix it right? no safety defect listed in summary.

Owner was not notified of recall for the engine cylinder head oil galley plug (96v006000) causing the engine to catch on fire. Nlm.

I am very unsatisfied with the Dodge Stratus. I think it is absolutely ridiculous that I have to pay $610 out of my pocket for a part that the Chrysler mechanics themselves admit to be a common failure. I think Chrysler should stand behind their product a little more and replace the defective gasket which seems to be defective on all the Stratus and neon's of people whom I know.

Huge problem with this, car dies in middle of busy road due to this defect. No safety defect listed for this vehicle.

Vehicle leaked approximately 1 quart per 1,000 miles from defective head gasket. Repair shop indicated that this is a known common problem with both the 2. 0 and 2. 4l engines, but chrylser corporation has refused to acknowledge and issue recall.