Dodge Stratus owners have reported 2 problems related to rear suspension coil springs (under the suspension 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.
Rear frame to suspension mount has broke. The shock inside the coil then was able to get lodged into the spring. This made the suspension stuck/immobile. The vehicle was 3-wheeling around corners on the way to the dealership. We were told the part was back-ordered to the factory and was not available at any other dealership across the us. Wait time for the new part is more than a month. I work for an automotive supplier. If its this hard to get a part, something more is wrong. How many others are suffering our fate.
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Left rear shock was rattling around within the coil spring. Upon investigation, found that the upper spring/shock mount, which is aluminum or an aluminum alloy, had deteriorated so badly that it had seperated into 5 pieces. This part locates the upper end of the rear spring, and had it not been caught, could have allowed the spring to migrate into the tire, possibly causing an accident. This car has 70,000 highway miles, and is kept clean, and stored in a garage every night. I will be replacing the rh sided shortly, as it is showing similar signs of rot. I have the failed piece, and have digital pictures if interested.
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