Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Dodge Stratus - part 1

Car has shut down while driving on highway and on city street. Sometimes the steering wheel will lock up and be hard to turn. Sometimes speedometer will stop working correctly. Car will shut down.

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Lately when I drive my car the check engine light will come on and then a couple minutes after it comes on the steering will lock up. It has done this multiple times within the last couple of months. The first time I was able to get it started again but then the speedometer wouldn't work. After the first time I thought it was fixed but now whenever it malfunctions the car shuts off on its own and will not start again until its been sitting untouched for at least 10 minutes. This has happened in town (25 mph) and on roads up to 55 mphs.

(kh missing dealer) tl the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that the vehicle's horn had no functionality and the vehicle speed control did not function. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000. The VIN was not provided.

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The contact owns as 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently as the brakes were applied. The driver shifted the vehicle into park and the vehicle stopped moving but the engine rpms continued to fluctuate rapidly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,252.

Either the oil light or cruse light will come on and car loses all power. I have to pull off road and put car in park turn it off and sometimes it will just start right back and sometimes I have to wait for about 30 mins for it to start back. I have only had the car since March of 2013 and it has done this 10-12 times since then. I almost got rear ended a few times cause with no power it is hard to get car off the road. I have contacted Dodge but there is no recall for this problem yet.

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The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact started the vehicle and placed it into drive. There was an unusual increase in engine rpms and the vehicle immediately accelerated to speeds of 40 mph without warning. The contact attempted to brake, but the brakes would not engage. The vehicle proceeded to crash into two pedestrians as well as another vehicle. The vehicle continued accelerating and the contact engaged the emergency brake. He continued to depress the brake pedal and maneuvered the vehicle over a curb. The contact then attempted to reverse the vehicle off of the curb and the vehicle then abnormally accelerated in reverse. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The ambulance and police arrived at the scene. Two pedestrians, the contact and the passenger in the contact's vehicle were seriously injured and transported to the hospital via ambulance. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated the vehicle had been to the dealer eight times prior to the failure with concerns of higher than normal engine rpms. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure each time and advised the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 150,000. Updated 11/03/10.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that when waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle would lunge forward. In order to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop she had to apply pressure to the brakes as hard as she could. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic on several occasions and they advised her that the failure was caused by the brakes, rotors, and calipers. The vehicle was repaired. After the vehicle was repaired the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

I did experience my car accelerating. I stopped at a red light and was waiting for the light to turn green when my car just started revving up. I could feel the car pulling because it was accelerating. I had kept feet on the brakes but it kept getting louder and pulling until I turned the ignition off. I started it up again when the light turned green but it was still accelerating, so I managed to pull over and park the car.

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Car after running the first few miles,when stopped at a light the car accelerate by it self. You can feel it pulling when brakes are on. Have taken it they drive it does not do it they say car is ok. It's true this happens may be once or twice a month. But I need to know if their has been any complaints about this vehicle having similar problems.

I have had two {2} recent events, where the car keeps trying to go forward while attempting to park the auto. First occurrence was about 8 months ago and caused severe damage to the auto. Last night 10/13/05 it happened again without any damage.

The contact stated vehicle had a problem stopping. The rpms revved when the brake was applied. The vehicle surged forward while trying to stop. The problem seemed to be intermittent. The contact owned the car since July 205, and this happened five times. She has been working with the dealer to see if the problem could be resolved. The dealer has done diagnostic testing and found no solution. Chrysler offered her no solution to the problem or any free remedy. The vehicle has been in to the dealer twice. The contact's vehicle rear ended a car as a result of the surging.

I turned on my car and the engine accelerated to 3,500 rpm. The gas pedal is not engaged and the engine will not slow down.

Vehicle accelerated while consumer's foot was on the brake. There was no indication of a problem with the brakes when taken to a repair shop. The only problem found was vehicle idling high.

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While traveling at any speed vehicle speed control light illuminated. Vehicle accelerated intermittently.

Odometer will not register, it was inoperable, could not get the vehicle inspected.

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When putting the vehicle in reverse it surged backwards. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, and hit a brick wall. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection.

While coming to a stop vehicle revved at a high rate. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

I have had a problem with my speedometer. I have found that when I start my Stratus the speedometer looks like it is racing to 90 or so and then back again. I have had the car in the Dodge dealer about five times for this but they don't see a problem. This has been going on for about a year or so and happens a couple of times a week.

When the car was put into reverse the engine raced, with my foot still on the brake the car was propelled backwards at a high rate of speed. The rpm gadge registered 8,000. I quickly put the car into park,it heisitated then the car was propelled us forward at a high rate of speed for about thirty feet on our driveway, unable to stop, having the brakes lock, the car crashed into my other parked car and the porch of my house. Finally after the Stratus pushed the other car ten feet towards the road ,my husband was able to pull the keys out of the car. My daughter received a slight concussion. A police report was filed. By the grace of god this didn't happen at my daughter school fair to which we were on our way. Chryler was notified concerning their product defect. A gentlemen representing them has investigated, we are awaiting his findings. Please mke sure to check the throttle sensor, your life depends on it!.

While driving and when accelerating vehicle starts to jerk/hesitate. While at a light the rpms surge between 1000 and 3000 rpms or while sitting in park.

When vehicle is put in drive it will surge forward, and it will be hard to stop. Surging caused an accident. The airbags deployed burning the driver's arms and hands. Driver was taken to hospital and treated for a broken nose. The surging happended twice before the accident.

While driving and when accelerating vehicle starts to jerk/hesitate and accelerate which may cause an accident.

When accelerating there is a loud noise that comes from engine, this only happens when vehicle accelerates. Contacted dealer, and they could not find the cause.

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While driving at highway speed of 50-70 mph vehicle would intermittently surge without warning, vehicle taken to dealer, and they were unable to resolve problem. Chrysler informed consumer of an update that would improve the surging, however it has been five months with no replacements or repairs.

Consumer put vehicle in reverse to back in garage, heard a high pitched sound as engine started, backed vehicle in garage, and put in park. Then, wanted to pull vehicle forward. Consumer put foot on brake, took vehicle out of park, and it suddenly lurched forward/engine revved. Consumer pressed harder on brake pedal, then threw vehicle in park to stop it. Vehicle at dealer at this time, damage $ 1600. 00.

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The problem actually started in December of 1997, it had around 50,000 miles. The vehicle is sluggish while in drive and will stall at any given moment. We had the map & throttle sensor replaced at that time. We have had recurrent problems with the sensors since then, until this past may when we replaced them for a second time. The vehicle still stalled during normal driving conditions. Upon further inspection we found the head gasket was cracked. We once again proceeded with the recommended repairs. Unfortunately the problem still remains. The check engine light reflects there is a problem, however the diagnostic continually notes the problem is with the sensors. We have been told by the mechanic that this is a common problem with the Dodge Stratus, yet Dodge is reluctant to recall the part(s) involved. For example, three other Dodge Stratus/Plymouth breeze vehicles were brought in to the same repair shop during the same week our Stratus was being repaired. We continue to have problems with the vehicle stalling at the most in opportune times ( in the middle of left hand turns in busy intersections, etc. . .

When putting vehicle in reverse it intermittently goes forward without pressing on accelerator. Vehicle taken to dealer 2 times, dealer stated if they could not duplicate problem then there was nothing they could do.

At nearly zero speed the engine speed surge with the foot on the break.

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While approaching a major intersection I attempted to slow down, I removed my foot from the gas and pushed on the brake, instead of the car slowing the engine began to race and the car surged forward. At first I thought I may have my foot on the gas so I completly removed my foot, the car continued to speed up at a very fast rate. Just as the car was entering the intersection I slammed back on the brakes, but was only able to slow the car. It continued toward the intersection. Once in the intersection, the only thing that saved myself and my wife from being killed was that the traffic was light enough to go around us. After approx 20 to 30 seconds the engine went back to normal I put the car in reverse to get out of the intersection. I took the car right to the dealer and chylsler has been notified. My wife refuses to get back into the car and I do not believe it is safe for my family, this could happen again and I may not be as lucky next time. I expect Chrysler to give me the run around , please help.

Vehicle suddenly took off in reverse when the shifter was in park position, rusulting in crash and property damage.

While driving and had the foot off the gas pedal, the vehicle does not slow down, but it speeds up which may cause an accident. Been dealer , dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown. Please provide details.

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Vehicle lurched forward from a stopped position, causing an accident.

Vehicle will take off on its own while driving at low speeds. Consumer must hold down brake pedal and shut engine off. Cause is unknown.

At highway speeds there are sudden and unexplained decreases of about 500 rpm and a minor reduction in speed. Dealer is unable to resolve and warranty is about to expire. Friend reports same problem with a Chrysler sirrus and Chrysler says cars were desgined that way. I consider this a safety hazard that deserves resolution.