2000 DODGE Stratus

While maintaining regular oil changes the engine blow up before the Dodge dealer found any leak.

Water leaks into passenger side floor panel…Cannot see the water drip from anywher so it must be internal.Gauges move around irratically and when taken to dealer they cannot duplicate problem.Last, power windows master switch gave out and all windows were inoperable.

Transmisson Carrier Cross Pin broke and came through Case.I was told that the 2001 has two metal pieces that prevents this. The 2000 does not. The Cross pin caused the damage to other parts of the transmission.

There is rust near the front edge of my hood, and the clear finish is peeling off of my dealer-supplied dealer-installed rear spoiler. Dealer says too bad.

The automatic transmission on my 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.0 liter(with only 30,788 miles, had a pin come out of the differential and destroyed the internal parts, resulting in a new transmission to be installed. AAMCO, who did the work told us that this was common with the Dodge transmissions and when I was checking around with different transmission repair facilities, they also said the same thing. We took it to Speedway Chrysler-Dodge and they told us that they did not know what was wrong but would replace the transmission to get us on the road again. They said that they had no seen this problem before. When we went back to the dealership to inquire more they would not talk to us. We called Dodge and they told us that it was out of warranty and tough luck.

Service manager reported that pump is noisy and loses prime.

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On October 26, 2007, our eighteen year old son was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle driven by a local sheriff\’s deputy after he experienced sudden unwanted acceleration in his 2000 Dodge Stratus. His car was totaled as a result of that accident. We were told that the sheriff\’s department disconnected the battery cables after the accident to prevent any possible fires and we were told that this was standard procedure with the sheriff\’s department. At our insistance, the sheriff\’s department sent his car to a Dodge dealership to have the car investigated for sudden unwanted acceleration. However, they delayed in getting it to the dealership until ten days later and we were told that the on board computer system holds the information about the cars driving and possible malfunction codes for only fourty eight hours! My son\’s information was now permenantly destroyed. He is now being charged with a misdiminer of: wreckless driving, and a felony of: serious injury by vehicle. The district attourney says that he wants to make an example out of our son! We now have no way too prove how his car was opperating just before the crash. Can You Please Help Us?

My daughter drives the Dodge Stratus that I own and it began smoking under the hood, and steering became very difficult. We had it towed to Pacific Smog in Canyon Country, CA, where they determined that the high pressure steering fluid hose was leaking. They repaired it for $400.00. A few weeks later, I recieved a letter from DaimlerChrysler that explained there was a recall of the high pressure hoses, and they would pay for it to be replaced. The letter stated that if the repairs had already been made, I should send the receipt with my information, and I would be reimbursed. I followed all of the directions and sent it off. I then recieved a letter from Daimler Chrysler that they needed to discuss my letter. After several tries, I finally got ahold of someone at DaimlerChrysler. They told me that they needed me to prove that I had the repairs done before I recieved the letter. I asked how I could possibly prove that, and I was told that I would need the original envelope of the recall letter with the postmark. I explained that I had thrown that away after I had sent off my request, and that nowhere in their orignial letter stated that I needed this information. I asked to speak to a supervisor, and I was told that they were unavailable, and I was refused when I asked for their direct line. So my only recourse was to come up with the envelope with the postmark, or I would not get my reinbursement for the repairs.The money is not the issue at this point for me. I feel they have been dishonest about the reimbursement and have set the system up so that it is nearly impossible to recieve what they are required to provide to the people who have suffered from this admittedly faulty part. They had no interest in working this out, and were very dismissive. I know I am not the only consumer who is facing this situation. I feel very fortunate that my daughter’s car did not actually catch on fire (which a friend’s Stratus did, and who has yet to recieve his reimbursement as well)but it very easily could have, which is the reason for this recall. Any company that has to follow federal regulations when they sell cars with hazardous parts cannot ethically refuse to fulfill their responsibilities. I believe they have made it so difficult to be reimbursed that the vast majority of deserving consumers never recieve what they are legally entitled to, which is abhorrent to me.I am interested in joining a class action suit, but would also be very interested in more immediate action or media involvement. There are very clear laws in these areas, and any company who is trying to circumvent their legal responsibilities should be made to face strong enough consequences in order to compel them to quit these unethical practices.I appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you for your kind attention.Sincerely, Juliana Huffman

i have had many defects in this car… i have had tie rods replaced, new hubs, wheel bearings, fog light mechanisms, window mechanisms, window channel assembly, new oil transfer switch, and now my car wont start… i think it’s the starter… i will know more when i am able to take it into the shop… also, i have a circuit board that is burned out on the heat controls

I change the oil every 3000 miles and notice that between oil changes I have to add a minimum of 1 1\2 quarts of oil. The dealer says this is normal…….NORMAL??

Car was purchased used with no disclaimer that the car had these defects. My sister lost her life because car was sold to her without her knowing there were brake defects.

2.5L V6 SFI SOHC 24V:Engine dies when you put gas in it. I still have an extended warrenty, so I have not had to pay for repair costs. the problem started before I bought it from the history report the problems started in 2001 and have continued after I bought it in 12/9/2002 currently it has been in the shop for 9 days at the chrysler dealership they cannot get it started and do not no what is wrong with it. help! any info would be geat

Camshaft Positioner sensor failed

2000 dodge stratus customer received recall letter two weeks after car caught on fire and is looking for advice on how to proceed**cc *jb

Customer received a recall notice but the vehicle had been destroyed by the defect. **nar*cc the consumer's vehicle caught on fire prior to receiving the recall for the high pressure steering hose. *nm

Consumer complaint concerning high pressure steering hose. *ts *jb

2000 dodge stratus driver's power seat moves forward while coming to a stop. *kb the consumer heard a whinning noise in the steering wheel when making turns. *nm

2000 dodge stratus recall repairs were made by independent mechanic, dealer refused to reimburse for repairs. *kb the manufacturer told the consumer they would only reimburse for the cost of the part. *jb

Vehicle stalled at high speed. had fuel filter replaced by dodge dealer in marietta, ohio. dealer did not check fuel pump while tank removed from automobile. fuel pump was cause of stalling. invoice # docs155552

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. while driving 30 mph, a loud grinding noise emitted from the vehicle. in addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed fluid coming from the front passenger wheel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm and ball joint fractured and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 197,000.

While driving down a side road at around 25mpg, the left front wheel made a pop sound and abruptly stopped. when my daughter got out to investigate she saw that the wheel was folded under the car. she had it towed and we learned the tie-rod control arm failed and broke the shaft. thank god she was not on the highway. we paid 1200.00 dollars to get her back on the road and 4 months later the passenger side is now making a loud squealing sound when you turn the wheel. now i learn that it seems the whole front end of these cars are defective and dangerous! oh, and the heat stopped working and will cost 500.00 to fix.

I was driving my car when the ball joint assembly snapped in half, the entire tire almost came all the way off.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle the steering wheel is very difficult to turn. the contact stated after approximately 1 minute after starting the vehicle the steering problem subsides. the contact stated the vehicle defect was not repaired. the contact stated the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 229,000. jft. report receipt date: jan 05, 2006 nhtsa campaign number: 06v001000 component(s): steering

My dodge stratus started blowing horn without me touching. everytime i turn the wheel the horn blows. then two days later the light came in the car would not go off. then locks start going up and down and door make beep as if a door his open. i had to remove the fuses to stop horn from blowing, cut inside lights off and stop locks from going up and down. the car still makes beep noise as if door open whole time driving and stops and start back when i hit a bump. my front wheel making a noise as if the wheel is going to break off on the passenger side. it is also drinking gas as if it is leaking. i dont see any gas on the ground but i can smell fumes off and one and sometimes under the hood. it is like i am losing gas pressure because car stalls and i am losing gas somewhere. *tr

Starting march i had problems with turning the wheel and i took car to get oil and ask mechanic to check power steering fluid. im told it is full and that they do not why i have turn the wheel as if i have no power steering. each month i get someone check power steering and told it is full. i have to turn thee opposite way when getting out of a park. sometimes i back in park in order to get out. then i start having problems with car making noise and car sound wheel going to break. electrical problems..i have no horn,inside lights, air and radio due to i took fuse out because horn blowing, lights and locks going up and down. *tr

Drove car approximately 10 miles to store. was in parking lot, pulling into a parking space, noticed smoke from under hood. woman in lot stopped and told me my car was on fire. backed out of parking spot to center of aisle. car fully engulfed in flames within minutes. cause of fire not yet determined. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact stated that there was a loud, abnormal noise from the front end of the vehicle when attempting a turn or when driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic. the vehicle was inspected and the failure was located at the front passenger's side lower ball joint. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 132,000 and the current mileage was 132,100.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning as the driver began traveling 65 mph. the driver turned the vehicle off on the emergency lane for a few minutes and was able to restart it. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic stated the fuel filter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated the crank shaft sensor and the can sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified but they stated that the warranty expired. the failure mileage was 100,000.

My son drove my car a short distance and parked it at a restaurant. he was informed within minutes that the car was on fire and the fire dept. extinquished an engine compatment fire. the car was a total loss. happened in akron ohio approx. nov. 2011. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a loss in the power steering and smoke emitted from the hood. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the contact noticed small flames underneath the hood area and immediately extinguished the flames. there was power steering fluid visible on the ground. the identical failure recurred. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. there was a recall related to the malfunction associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v001000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections). the contact planned to notify the manufacturer to verify whether vin was eligible under the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 178,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus se. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle lost power. the vehicle was towed and inspected by a local mechanic. the mechanic advised the contact that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact was diving 65 mph when the engine stalled. the vehicle restarted after the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the failure was caused by a failing fuel pump. the manufacturer was contacted and stated the vin qualified for recall nhtsa campaign id number:06e088000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), but the mileage was over the limit. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was unknown.

After driving my car a friend went outside and seen smoke coming out from under the hood.she called me and i ran to the car and i seen fire under the front wheel's. friends sprayed water on the hood and i opened it up a little and they sprayed the fire and put it out. by this time the top of the motor was burnt bad. everything on top needs to be replaced, it was caused by the high pressure hose on the powersteering. i found out that it had a recall on the hose so i called dodge corp. and they gave me a case # and to take it to my dealer so i did. then the corp. office called me today and said it's been to long this should have been done by the last owner and hung up. i bought this car oct.14 of this year and this happened on the 31. how am i to know that this was going to happen in 18 day's. i paid a lot of money for this car and i think. the computer can tell you the recall and how to get it fixed; but you try to find somewhere on here on what to do when there is a recall and it done what it said it would do and you didn't know about it until it did it. i need help i don't have the money to fix it. i took out a loan to get it. *tr

I need some one to investigate a recall part on a 2000 dodge stratus on a power steering leak that cause a fire under the bottom to the top. and the dealership is not telling the truth on what cause the fire. *tr

Lower ball joint/ control arm defective. no extenuating circumstances or unusual wear on the vehicle to precipitate this problem. the same defective part was seen on other 2000 dodge stratus vehicles with applicable recalls. my vehicle has the same problem but based on my vin number the recall does not yet apply. the problem has been diagnosed at steve white dodge dealership in newton, nc. the parts are still in place on my vehicle at this point. *tr

2000 dodge stratus engine fire. after parking the car in the driveway, i began to smell and see smoke coming from the engine of the car. determining that it was on fire, i backed it out of the driveway (luckily the driveway was sloped) to get it a way from the house. *tr

My car is leaking gas, and the fuel neck has rusted. apparently there is a national back order on this product and i am unable to get it until october 30th. when i asked the dealer what i should do about this problem he said there are many people waiting on this same part and that all i can do is wait for the part..meanwhile my car is leaking gas and unsafe for my children to ride in...if a part is via the dealership only it should be available for instances just like this! how am i supposed to get to work? how am i supposed to take my kids to day care? i don't think i'll ever buy another chrysler because of this horrible customer service! i guess if the car blew up because of the gas leak it'd be more of a concern! *tr

Had dodge stratus 2000 es for ten years. mileage at approximately 53,000. this year when interior hot the following do not work: windshield wipers, dash gauges, security system, dash indicator for transmission gear, cool air through air conditioner. sometimes while driving this problems happens and am unable to see what gear car is in, what speed, fuel left, wipers not functioning all which are safety issues. when interior cool, all functions return. worked with a good mechanic who diagnosed faulty body control module also called a multi function module. $750 dollars later, car ok. *tr

My 2000 dodge stratus se i have had for about 5yrs now excellent running car but has started making its own decisions when it comes to cold air in the summer,mileage,door locks & speed. if you want all gauges & door locks plus cold air in the summer time then you need to make sure your windows are rolled down and you are parked in the shade. if not you will drive around until the sun goes down and the car is cool enough for the gauges and air to kick back on. i have talked to several mechanics about this and no one can come up with a solution for it. i love my car and i want to know what is going on!!!!!! *tr

My 2000 dodge stratus se i have had for about 5yrs now excellent running car but has started making its own decisions when it comes to cold air in the summer,mileage,door locks & speed. if you want cold air in the summer time then you need to make sure your windows are rolled down and you are parked in the shade. if not you will drive around until the sun goes down and the car is cool enough for the gauges and air to kick back on. i have talked to several mechanics about this and no one can come up with a solution for it. i love my car and i want to know what is going on!!!!!! *tr

I had a 2000 dodge stratus se which caught on fire in my driveway after my daughter returned home with it. she came running inside saying it was smoking so when we went to look in was on fire, with flames shooting out of the hood. i call 911 while my husband and a neighbor sprayed the car with a hose. everything under the hood was melted. when we called the dodge dealership they pretty much laughed at us saying yeah there is a recall for the pressure steering hose which can leak and cause a fire. but since you didn't come get it fixed too bad, but if you bring it in now we will replace the hose for you!!! after many calls to the main dodge number that is on the recall on their website they finally left me a voice mail stating we sent a notice too bad. i am so thankful that nobody was hurt. my teenage daughter had just gotten home from school. it would have caught fire there who knows what could have happened. i have lived in a different state since buying the car so that is why i didn't get the notice. it saddens me to think that is all they have to do is send out a notice when a fire will result if not taken care of, and they don't care. *tr

Front passenger tie rod on 2000 dodge keeps breaking. have replaced tie rod 4 times, but 2 separate mechanics are telling us that the only reason that tie rods would break repeatedly is because of a defective ball joint. tie rod has snapped next to ball joint every time. it is already cracked and about to break again. it has resulted in several near accidents for us and once being stranded at a gas station an hour from home. the last time it broke was november 2009. the ball joint is the original that came on the car. *tr

2000 dodge stratus, had a leakage in the fuel line, in june 2009 and had it repaired, than transmission was going out, needed a new engine, car wouldn't go past 50mph without jerking and still was a gas-hogger, cost more to fix the car so had to have it salvaged couldn't afford the repairs, and my friend also had a dodge stratus same year and had the same problem i did and she also had to salvaged her car. *tr

2000 dodge stratus, brought vehicle in for repair, it needed the gas filler neck replaced. unable to find a replacement anywhere, auto repair place could not even find one anywhere in the country. i was also told they are on back order and will not be available anytime in near future. i have emissions test not to mention i have 2 kids that ride in the vehicle. this is shameful and bad business. and not to mention dangerous. *tr

The fuel filler neck on a 2000 dodge stratus broke away from the body. it was noticed while refueling and the gas was spilling onto the ground instead of going into the tank. that was in november and the car has not been fixed yet because the part has been backordered. i am not complaining because of the inconvenience of not having a car for almost three months, but rather because if the part has been backordered for months then this appears to be a common problem, and since it"s related to the fuel system, a dangerous one. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the vehicle caught fire while it was parked. the fire department was notified and stated that there was power steering fluid on the windshield. nhtsa campaign id number 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) was referenced. the vehicle is currently in the contact's possession. the manufacturer has been notified. updated 3/16/09 *cn updated 03/18/09. *jb

Blower motor for heater appears to be bad. heater only works on high. this also causes the car to run hot at times.*tr

My spark plug just popped out of the socket while i was driving and it stripped the threads, this is the second time this happened to me. the first time i thought that the plug was not installed properly on cylinder #2, this time it happened on cylinder #3. i'm afraid that this could cause an engine fire due to the vehicle still spraying the gas into the cylinder and the spark plug will still fire igniting the fumes. *tr

2000 dodge stratus caught fire while car was parked. fire dept. believes the problem was electrical. fire began on driver side near fuse bow and door panel area. fuses did not blow. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections); however, the secondary power steering hose also cracked due to aging. both power steering hoses experienced the failure, but only one is coverd under the recall. the current and failure mileages were 93,000.

The car's engine went up in flames the car was parked, and off. the firefighter said that it appears to have started in the car's battery box. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. while driving 55 mph, both the passenger and driver side air bags deployed unexpectedly. the vehicle has not been diagnosed or repaired, and is currently parked at the contact's residence. the current and failure mileages were 110,000. updated 07/15/08. *lj updated 07/15/08

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact took his vehicle to the dealer at approximately 9:00 am for a scheduled appointment. he waited for assistance until 2:00 pm for someone to repair his vehicle. the technician that was supposed to repair the vehicle left the dealer and never repaired the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign id number 06v001000 (steering: hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). the contact spoke with a representative from the manufacturer named jonathan, who was extremely rude and refused to help him find another dealer to repair his vehicle. after a brief debate, jonathan abruptly disconnected the call. there had been no failure to date. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 960.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. while driving 40 mph, the floor shifter suddenly shifted into other gears. the dealer stated that the failure was due to the floor shifter feature of the vehicle. the current mileage was 96,000 and failure mileage was 69,507.

Air conditioner blower switch only works on high speed. have had it fixed several times and goes bad after a short period. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact stated that the rear seat belt buckles failed. therefore, the base of the child seat does not lock properly on the seat. the current and failure mileages were 56,800. updated 03-11-08 *bf on both rear seat belts, the plastic mechanism that was attached to the seat belt latch snapped off . without the mechanism securely in place, the belt slides around. updated

Gas filler pipe is cracked and needs to be replaced. has been on order for almost 3 months due to the tremendous amount that are on backorder. *tr

In five years i have put on three sets of brake pads and three sets of rotors and calipers,i have used dealer parts and auto store parts and i still only have minimal brakes. *jb

I owned until last night a 2000 dodge stratus, well now i am another fire victim i guess. car was parked had ignition in the aux position to listen to music while i was cleaning up our storage area. got into car to start it up and boom. first heard a pop followed by immediate engulfing fire under hood engine compartment. whole thing burnt to the ground in less than five minutes. i have pictures if you need them. thanks terri *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. while driving 40 mph, the contact was notified that oil was leaking from her vehicle. she took the vehicle to the mechanic and he stated that there was a leak in the hose. when the mechanic took the transmission apart, he noticed that the case was cracked. the contact stated that this should not have happened to her vehicle. the current mileage was 36,915 and failure mileage was 36,907.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact stated that her vehicle began smoking underneath the hood. the mechanic was unable to determine from where the smoke originated. approximately 30 minutes after leaving the mechanic, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. a tow yard mechanic stated that the fire originated from the power steering hose. the contact received recall number e23 two weeks after the vehicle caught fire. the speed was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 92,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact received nhtsa recall notice number 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) in april or may of 2007. she called the dealer to schedule a repair appointment and was informed that there were at least 50 people before her on the waiting list. there are no other local dealers in her area and she feels as if this is a huge safety issue because a fire could occur. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 107,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. while driving at any speed, the steering wheel becomes difficult to maneuver. the contact received recall notice number 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). the dealer refused to repair the vehicle because it could catch fire. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 120,000 and failure mileage was 110,000.

After an abrupt stop, the brake pedal went to the floor and braking ability was severely impaired. i went home immediately fearing for my safety. after an inspection under the vehicle, i noticed that a large amount of brake fluid in my driveway. looking more closely i found the leak in the brake line. it appears that the parking brake cable had worn a spot on the left rear brake line. this combined with corrosion had caused the line to rupture. it looks as if the factory was concerned because there was a soft 3" piece of foam rubber tubing over the parking brake cable where it contacted the hydraulic line. this foam rubber may have actually contributed to the corrosion by trapping water between it and the steel brake line. judging by the amount of rust stuck to the foam rubber i would say this is a fair assessment. chrysler dealers and the main office offered no recourse. after experiencing all this and many other problems from a vehicle purchased new, i can say that i will never pay for another chrysler vehicle again. if someone gives me one, i may consider the offer. p.s. other problems included: oil pressure sending sensor, transmission speed sensors, front wheel bearing, radiator, lower control arm bushings, an unresolved pulling to the right not resolved after new tires and wheel alignment, etc. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. he stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked the driveway. the fire department extinguished the fire. the contact stated that prior to the incident he noticed smoke coming from the engine. there is a recall for the hydraulic power assist (nhtsa campaign id # 06v001000). as of august 6, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 89,000. the contact would be able to provide a copy of incident report.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. while driving 2 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the engine. she parked the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the engine. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a mechanic. the mechanic stated that the engine backfired and was the cause of the fire. the current and failure mileages were 123,243.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. while driving 30 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic who replaced a valve gasket. after leaving the repair shop, the smoke was visible again and the vehicle suddenly caught fire. the mechanic stated that the cause of failure appeared to be the power steering hose. the failure is the same as noted in nhtsa recall # 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). the manufacturer sent out an investigator to determine the cause of the fire. the current and failure mileages were 125,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. while in a store, the contact was notified of a burning vehicle outside. when she arrived at her vehicle, it was smoking and then caught fire. she has a report from the fire department. the vehicle was destroyed and was towed to the contact's residence. she eventually notified the manufacturer and the vehicle was inspected. on june 20, 2007, she received a letter stating that the fire was not the manufacturer's responsibility. the contact received recall notice # 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). she believes that this was the cause of the fire. the current and failure mileages were 108,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. when the contact took the vehicle to the repair shop for a power steering leak, she was informed of recall # 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). she was advised to take the vehicle to the dodge dealer to have the recall repair performed. when the contact arrived at the dealer, she noticed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. the vehicle caught fire. the fire and police departments extinguished the fire. the contact stated that she will call the manufacturer about the failure. the contact also has pictures of the vehicle. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 90,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. approximately five minutes after the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fire rising from under the hood of the vehicle. the fire fighter stated that the cause of fire may have been due to an electrical short next to the power steering column. there is recall # 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). the manufacturer informed the contact that his vehicle is included in the recall. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 87,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact was informed by neighbors that her vehicle was on fire. the vehicle had been parked for only five minutes. the fire and police department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed back to her residence. the weather was approximately 75-78 degrees and cloudy. the # of cylinders was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 144,000.

2000 dodge stratus customer received recall letter two weeks after car caught on fire and is looking for advice on how to proceed**cc *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. while driving the contact noticed smoke rising from the hood of the vehicle. the fire department contained the blaze to underneath the hood and extinguished the fire. it was unknown whether a fire report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed, and the contact stated that pictures will be taken of the vehicle. the dealer/manufacturer stated there was recall # 06v001000, but it did not pertain to spontaneous fires.*ak

2000 dodge stratus customer vehicle was a total loss due to a fire a few days after, the customer received a recall for high pressure steering hose and customer believes that this caused the fire and wants to be reimbursed*cc *jb

Fuel tank was leaking i had to have a whole tank put in about a year ago. now the connecting lines from the gas tank to the gas cap are leaking. this i would consider highly dangerous and should never happen. i have two small children and this is our only transportation. *jb

About 3 months ago my heater stopped working only from low to medium. if it is put on high it works no problem. the lights on the heater/air conditioning knobs have all stopped working as well except for the defrost light. the knob for the temperature control is also very hard to turn. i know i am not the only one. the driver side window has also decided to work when it likes. i know this is not the button because i have had to replace the button on the passenger window. why is it when the car is covered under a warranty they give you the run around but when the problem is not cover any more they want to charge a lot of $ to fix it? *jb

About two weeks ago i was driving my car and when i went to let off of my brake pedal and i felt and heard a pop. i drove a little further and again stopped and when i let off the brake i heard and felt a grind and a louder pop that shook the car. it did this one more time before i got to were i had to go, and when i stopped my driver side rear tire was smoking and had an awful smell of burning rubber. thank good i had someone close to area to stop and come help. i had no brake on that rear tire, it was metal to metal, the cylinder was so hot there were no rubber boot left on it and the hub had seized. i had no indication of any of this, no squealing or anything it was pretty sudden. the emergency brake cable was sticking on the driver side and had to be replaced. the spring on the emergency brake cable was flat. all the other brakes were fine still looked new. i'm not sure what damage this could have caused but i have two small children who ride in this car all the time. i was also told buy the selling dealer that this vehicle has anti-lock brakes, after this problem i had someone looked over my whole brake system and they stated that they could not detect an anti-lock brake system there is a spot for a fuse but no fuse was there. i will never buy a dodge again. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact claimed to receive a safety recall notice e23 regarding the high pressure power steering hose. on march 20, 2007 the vehicle was brought to the dealer. the contact was assured that the vehicle would be repaired the same day. at 4:00 pm the dealer informed the contact that the part was unavailable and repairs could not be completed until march 22, 2007. on the evening of march 22, 2007 the dealer stated again that the part was unavailable and would not have the vehicle ready until march 23, 2007. when the contact went to retrieve the repaired vehicle the dealer stated that over $800.00 worth of additional work was needed. the current and failure mileage were 83000.*ak

I received a recall on my vehicle on 12-22-2006 re my 2000 dodge stratus , but to no avail my vehicle burnt up on 12-06-2006 and i tried to resolve this problem with daimler chrysler over the phone they were rude and un professional i would like some results due to the fact the reason for this was the same as the recall per the fire department. *nm

My daughters drive a 2000 model dodge stratus. on one we have replaced the heater resistor switch that controls the fan on low speeds three times. on the other one we have replaced it once. *jb

Chronic failure in blower motor for the heating/ac. unit has model specific problems with overheating presenting a fire hazard as well as a driving hazard. blower motor overheats causing malfunctions in the transistors and/or the diffusers which in turn causes the heating/ac fan to malfunction which makes driving dangerous when defrost or defog is needed. replaced three times in and out of warranty. jb

Please tell me if there is an recall for the control that turns on the heat and the air? i had mine replaced and the knob that turns on keeps on breaking, now it only works on high, i also had the lights looked at on the inside of the car, the over head and the dash board, mileage i can't see because it said door is ajar. all this has been looked at by an dodge dealer and claimed to be fixed by them . but it's not,when i put a new fuse in it works for about ten minutes, then it goes out. there must be an short some where i don't know. can't you please check into to this for me. *jb

Customer received a recall notice but the vehicle had been destroyed by the defect. **nar*cc the consumer's vehicle caught on fire prior to receiving the recall for the high pressure steering hose. *nm

Tl*- the contact stated that on 07/30/06 the 2000 dodge stratus was parked in a parking garage. after parking the vehicle it became engulfed in flames. there were no warning lights or any indication of a failure. she stated that the fire department came and extinguished the fire. the fire department was not able to tell the contact what caused the fire due to the extent damage. the contact didn't have any reports for the cause of the fire. the fire damaged another vehicle that was parked next to her vehicle. she stated that she had no insurance on her vehicle, and had to pay for the damage of the other vehicle out of pocket. the contact stated that she will be able to obtain the insurance claim from the other vehicle owner. the current and failure mileage were both 87000.*ak

Tl* - the contact stated that the 2002 dodge stratus got stuck in mud. contactb went to get help when she returned approximately 15 minutes later the vehicle was engulfed in flames. the vehicle was towed to a junk yard. the contact stated there were no warning indicators. she had not had any recent repairs. *ak

Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus that should be involved in nhtsa recall 06v001000 concerning steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on the street it caught on fire beneath the hood. everything underneath the hood melted, and the windshield cracked. the contact spoke with manufacturer about having vehicle covered under the rec all, but they stated that the fire was not caused by the same failure as the recall. the current mileage and failure mileage were 125000. *ak the consumer noticed the steering wheel was hard to turn. he checked the power steering and it was empty. updated 03/19/07. *jb

I noticed a lot of smoke coming from under the hood of my car. i took it to the closest goodyear auto service which is two blocks away from my place of employment on december 9, 2007. it was a bad power steering pressure hose which cost $520.67 to repair. i received a letter from daimler chrysler on january 3, 2007, concerning a safety recall e23 Â?? high pressure power steering hose. the letter stated that if i had already experienced this condition and had paid to have it repaired, you may send your original receipts and/or other adequate proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement: daimlerchrysler p.o. box 4639 oak ridge, tn 37831, attention: reimbursement. i mailed my receipt and copy of their letter by certified mail on 10 jan 07. i have documentation that shows that the letter saw delivered to oak ridge, tn 37830 at 10:24 am on 12 jan 07. i received a phone call on today, 27 jan 07 from a representative of daimler chrysler named alison employee # 4ae reference # 15862700. she said that the letter was mailed in april 2006 and my reimbursement claim would be denied. she said that the us post office was at fault. and she advised me to send my car back to the dealer to complete repairs. the number that she gave me was 1-1-800-992-1997 ext. 69527. i plan to send a copy of this to my attorney general's office. *nm

Tl *- the contact stated that the owner of the vehicle received a recall letter for the power steering hose. the ownner had not yet made the appointment. while driving approximately at 25-30 mph. the driver saw black smoke coming from under the hood. the contact pulled over to the side of the road. there were some workers near the driver, and they used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop, which diagnosed the problem as a failure in the power steering hose which was leaking and caught on fire as stated in the recall letter. the car was then towed to a daimler chrysler dealer. an investigator was sent out on 1/24/07 to look at the vehicle, however, the dealer will not do anything until they have heard from the daimler chrysler corporate office. the investigator took pictures of the vehicle. *ak

Tl* - the contact stated that the 2000 dodge stratus caught on fire. the vehicle was started and noticed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. the contact turned the vehicle off and opened the hood and the engine was in flames. the fire was doused with a water bottle. the contact called the insurance company and tow truck. the vehicle was towed to auto mechanic. the insurance company determined that the cause of the fire was from the high pressure power steering hose. the contact stated that she received a recall letter 01/15/06, for campaign # 06v00100 for the high pressure power steering. the contact would like to be reimbursed. the contact will be contacting the manufacturer to file a complaint after this call. *ak updated 07/17/07. *jb

I have had this car since oct. of 2000 and about four months later, i was in an auto accident that was the other vehicle's fault. ever since then my brakes have not worked properly i have taken it to the dealer 4-5 times for vehicle failure to not stop in enough time and pulsating. the first two times i took it to the dealer they claimed the couldn't find anything even with a test drive. the third time they claimed my brakes were bad and replaced the brakes and not the rotors. after that the pulsating was not as noticeable for a few weeks then it was back to the way it was before. i had the dealer check them one or two more times and again they said nothing was wrong. shortly after that i had a small fender bender due to brakes not stopping my vehicle properly. i have to have my front and rear brakes changed twice a year, the front brakes go like they are made of paper, the rear brakes wear on one side more than the other. my outer tie rod have been replaced twice because they were broken, the rotors have been replaced 3 times. for the past two winters when i first start my car and turn the steering wheel, it screeches so loud and pops i think my tires are going fall off. i have two small children and find this very unsafe. when i have to come to a stop i have to almost stand on the brake pedal to make sure i stop in time. it is not always like this but 90-95% of the time it is and i know that my car is not the only one that this happens to. *jb

Tl* - the contact ownsa a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact stated that there was a recall on the high pressure power steering hose. the contact found out that the power steering hose was leaking, and drove the vehicle 10 miles to have it repaired. before the vehicle could be repaired while sitting at the dealership the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. the contact called daimler chrysler 8-10 times and spoke with 8-10 different people. the contact was told it that the situation was under investigation, and then two weeks later he was told that the photos were not clear, and someone was sent to take photos again. three days later he was told that daimler chrysler had made a decision and that they would mail a letter of explanation. the contact called again, and was told that it would take 7 to 8 days more before she would receive a letter. daimler chrysler refused to tell the contact what decision had been reached concerning her vehicle. the contact stated that it has been almost a month. the contact's car could not be moved, worked on, driven or used until daimler chrysler provides her with a decision, the contacts reference number was 15882168. the failure and current mileage were both 125000 miles. ak

Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact stated that there was a recall on the high pressure power steering hose of his vehicle. the contact found out that the power steering hose was leaking, and drove the vehicle 10 miles to have it repaired. before the vehicle could be repaired and vwhile sitting at the dealership the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. the contact called daimler chrysler approximately 8-10 times and spoke with 8-10 different people. the contact was told that the situation was under investigation, and then two weeks later, he was told that the photos were not clear and someone was sent to take photos again. three days later he was told that daimler chrysler made a decision and that they would mail a letter of explanation. the contact called again,and was told that it would take 7 to 8 days more before she would receive a letter. daimler chrysler refused to tell the contact what decision had been reached concerning her vehicle. the contact stated that it has been almost a month. the contacts car could nnot be moved, worked on, driven or used until daimler chrysler provided her with a decision, the contacts reference number is 15882168. the failure and current mileage were both 125000 miles.*ak

Ac blower motor would only work on high. replaced the resistor 4 times. when i asked about at the dealers they said most likely the blower motor was bad. replaced the blower motor and that seems to have fixed the problem for now. *jb

Tl* - the contact is calling to make a complaint concerning safety recall number yn105052. the contact stated that while making a left turn, in his 2000 dodge stratus into his driveway on the evening of december 5th, 2006, his car began smoking and caught on fire. the contact stated that the previous day the car was making a very very loud squeaking sound. the dealer has told the contact that he caused the problem with the car and that they will not repair it even though it falls under the safety recall. the contact also states that he has had no repairs and has only purchased new tires for the car.

Tl*- the contact had a 2000 dodge stratus with an odometer reading of 86000 miles when the car caught on fire. the contact stated that it was raining when she pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle got stuck in the mud. when the contact tried drive the vehicle out of the mud she was unable to do so. she left the vehicle to get assistance and when she returned with help she found that her vehicle had caught on fire. the contact notice an odd smell before the fire and after the fire she found that the car had a power steering leak. she was experiencing the same problem as in recall (06v001000) for hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections. the contact stated that she has the fire report which states the cause of fire. the contact did not have her vin available.

Tl* - the contact stated that when he took the 2000 dodge stratus to the dealership they refused to perform recall repair. they stated that there was additional work that needed to be done prior to the servicing the recall. *ak

When i first purchased my vehicle, everything was normal as can be. i mean it had minor problems but were quickly fixed. after about 5 in a half months of having the car, i noticed it started having a burning smell to it after cranking up and after driving it for a while, a small amount of smoke would appear. at first i thought nothing of it, but then it ran hot one day. so i had the vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic. he concluded that it could be two things. one is that the smell was coming from the engine area but told me don't be alarmed because it may just be oil dripping on the engine in which when the engine is heated, could cause the smell and smoke, or two i needed my power steering hose looked at. so hearing it from someone of his status i went along with it. that is until a couple of days later while i was on my way home from playing basketball, i noticed smoke coming from under the, but this time it was dark black smoke and it was coming from all around the front of the car. so i immediately tried to pull over to the side of the road (note:i was on a main street with heavy traffic), but when i tried the steering wheel would move/turn at all. then suddenly before i could get out of the car, it just burst into flames. i struggled the car to the side of the road and jumped out until it rolled into a complete stop on the side of a police station. my car is totaled out. and i have been without one for bout 4 months now. something needs to be done. daimler chrysler had it picked up to determined the cause(2 months ago), and brought it back, but i am yet to hear anything else regarding my claim. *jb

Tl* - the contact stated that while parked with the engine off and the ignition in the on position and playing the radio when smoke was coming from the hood. the contact stated that the fire department was called , and they extinguished the fire. the contact stated that the vehicle wa sinoperable and that fire department informed her that the fire was caused by faulty wiring. the contact stated that the last week of september 2006 the vehicle was leaking oil from the engine. the contact took the vehicle to dealer, and was told there was a leak under the hood. the contact couldn't remember what they said was leaking nor did she know exactly what caused the fire. the contact stated that she received a recall 06v001000. *ak updated 02/22/07. *jb

Tl* - the contact's vehicle caught fire in october 2006. the contact received a recall notice 06v001000 on december 28, 2006, dated april 2006. a representative from daimler chrysler took pictures of the vehicle and denied that the incident was related to the recall. the contact also received a letter from daimler chrysler denying the claim. the contact's insurance company has denied the claim and determined that the vehicle caught on fire due to a manufacturer's defect. the contact's loan department has also reported the contact to a collection agency since they didn't have any collateral to make payments. the manufacturer stated the fire was caused due to the power steering and anti freeze in the car. per the contact. the recall letter indicated the vehicle may prematurely heat and may result in an under hood fire. *ak updated 01/22/07. *jb

Consumer complaint concerning 2000 stratus safety recall. *ts the consumers vehicle caught on fire, possibly as a result of the recall regarding the power steering hose. the recall was performed, however the vehicle still caught on fire. *jb

Blower/resister has been replaced 3 times and needs to be replaced once again. after a few months, the fan only works on high setting which is very annoying and inefficient. it was first replaced in 2004 and worked until recently when stopped working at the lower levels and was replaced in (2006) may, then august and stopped working again in october. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated upon parking the vehicle, there was smoking flowing from under the hood. the contact raised the hood, and extinguished the fire. the dealership sent a representative, who determined the fire started in the fuel line.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, smoke appeared to be coming from the underbody of the vehicle. as the smoke began to spread throughout the vehicle, there was a loud noise. the contact presumed there was power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source. the fire department came to the scene and determined the fire was caused by an electrical problem. a police report was not taken. the service dealer was not alerted, however the manufacturer was notified through audix. there was a nhtsa recall# 06v001000 regarding the steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections. this vehicle had the same characteristics.

While backing into a parking lot, a loud snapping noise was heard from the driver side front wheel. upon hearing this noise, the vehicle was unable to move more than a few feet, but was able to be partially parked in the parking spot. once parked and investigated, the tie rod assembly detached from the driver side front wheel. car had to be towed; tow truck driver was able to move/drag vehicle approximately 10 feet onto flatbed tow truck. left outer tie rod was replaced and vehicle front end was realigned. *nm

Consumer complaint concerning high pressure steering hose. *ts *jb

2000 stratus began smoking under hood. *ts the consumer was told the power steering pressure hose was leaking and that the vehicle could possibly catch on fire, however the consumer elected not to have the necessary repair made. two weeks later the vehicle caught on fire. *jb

2000 dodge stratus caught fire under the hood. received recall high pressure power steering hose. *kb *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph on dry roads, there was a cracking noise accompanied by a shudder felt in the front end. upon inspection, the contact noted that the front lower control arm on the left had fractured. the vehicle was not immediately taken in for service.

2000 dodge stratus caught fire under the hood. consumer received recall after vehicle had caught fire about the high pressure power steering hose. *kb *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had power steering problems after recall #06v001000 regarding steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections was performed on 08/02/06. at first, the contact heard a noise which got louder through time. the contact added power steering fluid to reduce the noise and noticed the power steering fluid was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer on 08/21/06 and the dealer claimed the new hose was fine, but they wanted to charge the contact for a power steering pump and new belts, which the dealer claimed was the issue. the contact expressed the recall work was not performed correctly and the hose caused the problem.

Have had this 2000 dodge stratus which daughter has driven for 5 years now it is on it's fourth transmission since purchasing and numerous other repairs, all soft plugs replaced, originals were made from pot metal, replaced with brass. numerous alignment problems. but just last month daughter was driving and noticed a severe scrapping noise all of a sudden, she thought it might be brakes wearing out. upon inspection it was the lower control arm rubbing against the inside of the front passenger side wheel. lower ball joint had given away and the entire control arm was now resting inside of the wheel. 2000 & 2001 dodge stratus unsafe at any speed. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught fire while parked in a parking lot. the contact noticed a smell of burnt plastic inside the vehicle and the power door locks stopped working prior to the incident. the contact went to school and returned to inspect the vehicle a couple hours later. the radio did not turn on and white smoke was noticed coming from the power mirror controls. a 6 inch flame erupted 2-3 mins later. the contact poured water on the flame near the power mirror controls, which extinguished the fire. the fire or police department was not contacted. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance, and refused to take a safety complaint.

Dt*: the contact stated the dealership refused to perform the recall repairs after the contact received a recall letter and arranged to have the work done. the letter was for nhtsa recall # 06v001000; regarding the steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.

Dt*: the contact stated the chrysler manufacturer intentionally gave the wrong mailing address for reimbursement for nhtsa recall # 06v001000 which was pertaining to the high pressure power steering hose. the contact expressed concern that the manufacturer was ignoring the request for the reimbursement.

2000 dodge stratus hose was replaced due to rupture. *kb 08/02/06 ruptured hose was leaking oil onto exhaust and smoked badly. *tt

Dt*: the contact stated the transmission failed while traveling 55 mph on the interstate. the vehicle was towed to the service dealer who determined that the transmission had been rebuilt in the past and was no longer under warranty. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for repairs.

The wk 6-16-06 a letter from daimler chrysler came reg a safety recall e23-high pressure power steering hose.the week before 6-7-06, we took our car in for repairs to a local repair shop.what brings me to my complaint is, 7-10-06, another letter came stating they were unable to reach us.i don't see how it is possible, i gave 2 cell #'s on the letter i mailed.it records missed/incoming calls. i don't believe they made any attempts to call us.after receiving this letter my husband called daimler chrysler. while on the phone he was disconnected.i called them at right after at,8009921997 and spoke to cliff. she told me we were not going to be reimbursed.she stated the recall was over, and i think she said the deadline was 4-5-06.this couldn't be possible since we received the letter the week of 6-16-06.she said she couldn't help me.i told her i remember reading the letter and nowhere on the letter did it state there was a cut off deadline(which was beside the point, since we had just received it).i told her i was going to go pull my paperwork and call her tomorrow.i came home and pulled my paperwork.(i was really hoping i had kept the envelope, since it would have a postmark),but i only kept the letter.anyways, i re-read the letter.it is not dated (we have no idea when it was written)and the letter does not give a deadline/cut off date for repairs/reimbursements.how is it possible we aren't going to be reimbursed? i would like to make a point here, what if i had not had problems and had not done any repairs on my car yet (and without me even knowing it, my car may have been at the starting point of having problems?).does this mean they wouldn't have repaired it since the cut off deadline was over? i would like this situation to be investigated.we believe we're within our rights for reimbursement.i hope that your company can help resolve this and we can get our money back for the repairs we've already paid for.thank you, call me to further discuss my situation. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated there was an under the hood fire after 10 to 20 minutes of having the vehicle parked. there were no warning indicators before the fire. the vehicle was deemed totaled. a year after this incident, a recall letter, #06v001000, was received, regarding the steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections that would cause the same consequence. the manufacture was alerted however they offered no resolution for the incident.

2000 dodge stratus driver's power seat moves forward while coming to a stop. *kb the consumer heard a whinning noise in the steering wheel when making turns. *nm

2000 dodge stratus caught fire due to fluid leakage on the high pressure power steering hose. *kb ***nar*** the vehicle was declared a total loss. *nm

2000 dodge stratus recall repairs were made by independent mechanic, dealer refused to reimburse for repairs. *kb the manufacturer told the consumer they would only reimburse for the cost of the part. *jb

2000 stratus power steering problems. *ts the power steering pressure hose developed a leak. *nm

I don't know what happened the car caught on fire when i cut the car off. nothing was done to correct the problem. before the incident i had the car check for problem the computers at shop stated it was the 02 sensor. *nm

When putting car in reverse, lights fail and blows the fuse. am using appropriate fuse called for in owners manual. also, noticed trunk light bulb was burnt and melted, when i purchased it. took it back to dealer that sold me the car, said they could find nothing wrong. however, the problem still remains. *nm

I was driving down highway 2 headed east and i needed to pull over and get some gas. i noticed that my steering was making the sound that it makes when you might be low on fluid. i pulled into an armor station that was self serve pay at the pump only. the first one did not work so i started my car again and pulled up to the second pump. i noticed smoke was coming out from under my hood. i got out and it started to shoot out flames. i panicked as i was trying to get my 2 year old son out of the car. the doors auto lock when you take off and hit 10 mph. two gentlemen came whipping in the station and helped me. his son called 911 and he got in my car to move it away from the pumps. he could only move it 5 feet because it was so hot in the car from the flames. the sheriff showed up and slammed into the back end of my car and moved it away from the pumps maybe 20 feet now. by the time the fire department showed up at least 5 minutes have past and my car is in major flames in the front end. the fire department put the flames out but my car could not be saved. the whole front end is damaged beyond repair. electrical system and everything. because of this fire my son and i were stranded in floodwood, mn about 1.5 hours from home. luckily my brother- in- law lived in that town and we stayed there until someone could come and get us. it was a very traumatic day, trying to get my son out of the car and then watching as my car burned up and i could not save it. i believe that the power steering may have been the cause of the fire. *jb

2000 dodge stratus engine failure loss of oil to lifters due to timing chain tensioner loosing oil from machining "flash" from manufacturer of engine. *jb

Approximate date shown below. rust along front edge of hood. clear finish peeling off of spoiler. *jb

My car was a dodge stratus se 2000, 2.4 cylinder. on feb.13th when pulling out from my garage i notice leakage on the ground from the car. i opened the hood and notice oil on top of the steering wheel hydraulic box. first thing in the morning i decided to have it checked out. when driving towards the body shop place the car started with fumes under the hood. 10 minutes later car was caught up on fire. i was able to get out of the car immediately and called the fire department. extremely dangerous situation being that 15 minutes prior to this incident i dropped off my kids at school. the car was burned in a matter of minutes. i reported to my insurance but believe that the company who built this car should be responsible and should consider how dangerous this situation is. the car has given me no problems for the last 5 years. i lost my car which i paid almost $22,000. insurance will recognize value from blue book. considering that i paid up the car two years ago i have lost $13,000. my car is a total loss. *nm

While driving the car,noticed white smoke i pull over to look under the hood noticed that smoke was coming from behind where the spark plugs are just to the right of the power steering cap(while looking at engine with the hood up). smoke subsided continued to drive noticed smoke 2 other ocassions the same day same area of engine, pulled car into driveway and approximately 15 minutes passed my 2000 dodge stratus was in flames from under the hood. *nm

My dodge stratus 2000, 65,071 mileage, caught fire in the engine compartment. everything under the hood "melted." the fire did not reach the inside compartment of the car. the firefighters were speedy at putting out the fire. there was smoke coming out from under the hood after about 10 min. of driving. and a burning smell which i thought was engine oil. i took it to a dodge dealer for repair. they replaced the transmission pan, the valve cover gasket, spark plugs and belts. the car continued to smoke and, as i told my husband, i thought there was like sooty ashes being deposited on top of the hood. i assumed it was burning off the old oil that had spilled on the engine. after two days of driving i called the dodge dealer in the morning when i confirmed that the car was still leaking transmission fluid and oil and still smoking. they said to bring it back on monday. i went home that evening, picked up one child from day care and then we both went to pick up another child from her after-school place. we walked out about 12 minutes later and half the street was engulfed in thick smoke. i could see fire under the front of the car. we ran back in and called the fire dept. my insurance investigators could not determine the source of the fire because everything was melted in the engine compartment. they totaled the car. the dealer said leaking oil does not cause fires. they believed it was electrical. *nm

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. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while exiting the interstate white smoke came from under the hood and engine compartment. although the temperature gauge remained at a normal level the smoke persisted and the contact continued to drive home. once pulled over the hood was opened and flames shot out of the engine. the contact closed the hood. the fire department came, but the closed hood already extinguished the fire. a fire report was taken, but did not identify a source of ignition. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the dealer did not replace the engine, but repaired the parts of the engine that were damaged by the fire. over a year later, under the same driving conditions, the contact noticed white smoke coming from the seam of the hood and fender. the contact immediately pulled over and called the fire department. the fire was extinguished and a report was filed, but again they were unable to identify the source of the fire. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer did not replace the engine, but repaired the parts of the engine that were damaged by the fire. afterwards, the engine started but the vehicle did not accelerate at a normal speed, and distributed a loud noise from the engine compartment. *ak

I own a 2000 dodge stratus and have that has a high pressure hose on the power steeering that is leaking. it is dripping onto the engine and causing smoke to come out from the engine compartment. i have contacted dodge but even though other 2000 dodge stratus with a 2.4 engine have been recalled, but mine was not included per dodge. i feel dodge needs to reevaluate this recall before someone else is harmed from there neglect. this car is smoking and could catch on fire.*ak

Dt: the contact stated both rear side seat belt adjustors broke. this occurred while attempting to adjust the seat belts. the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. *ak updated 02/07/06. *jb

Ok my car makes a humming noise when i hit the brakes hard. its a loud humming sounds. i thought it just might be something wrong (everyday thing) but when i got another car that did the same thing it made me wonder. . .something must be defected. my last car was totaled. someone pulled out in front of me. . and i sometimes think that the brake system had a defect. it seemed like for ever for my car to stop at low speed even. and the humming noise bothers me, its scary. i think its dangerous and it must be on more cars if this is my 2nd car with the same problem. 2000 dodge stratus. please contact me and let me know. . . ps. . .i recently got this car (after i found out my other one got totaled) and i don't know of any past recalls that might have been done. thanks for your time! -robert mcfadden ps. . .please let me know something!. *nm

Driving at 35 mph and stopping at a light a loud noise (clunk) was heard from the transmission area. "check engine" light eliminated. returned to residence and vehicle would not shift out of first gear. vehicle towed to dealer. dealer informed me that one of the speed sensors had failed. dealer recommended that both input and output speed sensors be replaced, drop transmission pan for inspection, and perform transmission flush. authorized the repair. contacted chrysler corp to inquire about power train warranty. was advised that the speed sensor was not part of the power train and the vehicle only had a 3yr/36,000 warranty on the power train. believe this is incorrect due to warranty book received with vehicle indicates that the power train module is 7yr/70,000. investigating further. believe that this sensor should be covered by the power train since it provides control to that component. *nm

After driving my vehicle a short distance to the local store, i parked my vehicle and entered the store. approximately. 15 minutes later the tag number of vehicle was announced over the intercom system, stating that the owner need to report to the parking lot immediately. i went to the parking lot to find that my vehicle was on fire under the hood. the fire department was called and was extinguishing the flames before i was able to get to my car. the fire department had broken the driver's door window to gain access to the hood release. the entire engine had appeared to be burned. the car was towed to rallye dodge in ocala florida where it was determined by our insurance company that it was a total loss. dominick, one of the mechanics at rallye dodge said that there was no way of determining the cause of the fire and the car could be repaired at a cost of approx. $5000. back on march 16, 2005, i had to replace the pcm at the same dealer at a cost of $999.91. now 7 months later i am out a $1000 computer and a $5000 car. what happens now? how and when will chrysler be held accountable for the poor engineering of their vehicles? *jb

Dt: contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the incident happened on september 28, 2005. front end tie rod ends came apart from the wheel. had no warnings signs that anything was wrong with the vehicle. contact's 171/2 year old daughter went to pick up a friend, while pulling out from driveway the tie rod ends broke . as she was pulling out a friend's father heard the noise of the tie rod end breaking . he checked the vehicle, and told her what was wrong with it. vehicle was towed to contact's home. in the meantime contact found part available at advance automobile, and contact's husband fixed the tie rod ends. no crashes. no police reports. no fires.*ak

Dt: where the hood fastened there was a lever in the outer skin of the hood where it was not molded properly. they did not have enough metal to mold it properly. the paint rusted through where it could cause the latch to come undone and the hood file up. noticed this on all 2000 models, and on consumer's vehicle on september 7, 2005. *ak

03/13/03 then 04/05 my vehicle caught fire while i was driving, both times the vehicle was repaired. the incident was investigated by chrysler. *nm

After having used my 2000 dodge stratus, i stationed it in my house and as to the to 30 minutes i smelled cable burning, when i left home, the left side of the motor was throwing away smoke and immediately a fire erupted, i called 911 and the police and firemen attended the fire. with chrysler of puerto rico and i notify them of what happened but they only tell me that are not heads, at present i am working that case with my insurance company. my car was totally destroyed. *jb

Fire under hood in 2000 dodge stratus. *nm

While car was parked at mcdonalds someone came in saying a gree car was on fire in the parking lot. it was my 2000 dodge stratus. fire was in the engine compartment. fire department was called and they put out the fire. noone was in the car at the time. it is believed that the car is a total loss.

Dt: the main computer shorted ot and caused a fire. consumer was working with a mechanic and that was when the computer shorted out. they were working on the air conditioner. another mechanic stated that this was a common problem for this vehicle, and he knew at least three other people that this happened to while they were driving with the air condition turned on. consumer havd to disconnect the battery because it would short out becuase ccould not get to the battery quick enough because of the way the car was designed.*ak

Dt: car burned in driveway. was driving the car and the car started to smoke. the smoke stopped after the consumer got home. about 20 minutes later, the car caught on fire under the hood. the car was a total loss. had the car towed to a body shop. the manufacturer's investigators came, and consumer's claim was denied. the vehicle was totaled. the dash lights were flickering and the power steering made a lot of noises prior to the fire incident.

Vehicle shut down. consumer got out of the vehicle and saw there was a fire under the hood. fire department arrived to put the fire out. vehicle was totaled.*ak *bf *nm

The consumer had the car for 3 years and it passed the emission test for 2 years through dealer ship. this year it will not pass because the check engine light did not come on when the consumer started the vehicle .

The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. the consumer inspected the vehicle and found that the electrical connector on the fuel pump had shortage out. the consumer replaced the fuel pump. the old part is available for analysis. *jb

I had a 2000 dodge stratus until today. today, march 27th, 2005, my stratus had a hydraulic line for the power steering rupture and caused my entire engine compartment to catch fire. prior to the fire, i had observed power steering fluid on the line fitting and the leak fluid dropped onto the exhaust pipe below. i bought the replacement hose. however, the car caught fire before i got a chance to replace leaky power steering hose. i was wondering if this was something that had a recall, or what i might do to research this more and find out if somehow this is a defect, because i know someone that had the same issue, but caught it in time and had it repaired. thank you for your time and reading this e-mail.

The consumer request that an air bag on/off switch be installed in her 2000 dodge stratus. *nm *jb

While being parked fuel was leaking from the vehicle. when taken to dealer for service it was determined to be the gas tank due to wear and tear.*ak vehicle was suffering from gas leak and was taken to the dealer. the dealer determined that there was separation at the weld of gas tank. *bf *nm

The heat in the consumer's vehicle stopped working at only 32,000 miles. *bf *nm

My wife was driving our children to school in the morning. just a few blocks from home, the engine light went on. then a lady in another vehicle suggests to my wife that her vehicle may be overheating as little smoke was coming from under the hood. my wife called for a tow truck, but the vehicle caught fire and was totaled.

I have my automobile routinely maintained, every 6-8 months, (oil, tune up,...)oil sludge baking in engine block-cylinder at 50,000 and again 114000. corrosion build up & gunk in cylinder block, coils & spark plug corrosion causing bad-strong order in automobile and sputtering, poor emission. transmission slips from time to time at 25,000 and now again at 114000, with leaks which we can smell very strong in automobile. excessive brake lockage while attempting to break in normal-average speed of 25 miles. constantly having to have the breaks repair although i have life warranty on breaks. repairer states its the automobile. safety belt does not always latch properly and has unlatched all by itself while im driving with my son, (6 yrs old). drivers belt also unlatches from time to time. while driving i notice the car tens to sway to the right. i have had this auto aligned as well as, routine tire rotation, balancing, ect,...yet it still does this to date. ball joints, struts wearing out at 25,000. i am tired of investing so much in this automobile. more than i really should have to. i also feel unsafe to drive this automobile. should my automobile cause any sudden fire due to gunk in a hot running engine & transmission, i will file a law suit. as a consumer i feel that chrysler should repair my auto and reimburse me for all i have paid simply so that my son and i can feel & be safe driving in this automobile. *nm

The consumer noticed a winding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. the consumer was able to drive it to the dealer. the mechanic informed the consumer that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. please provide further information. *jb.......*ak

Driving on i 35 going north mile marker 34 , i smelled smoke, stopped care, got grandson out. open hood, and flames shot from car engine. a volunteer firefight was behind me and stopped and put out the fire. lathrop fire station was notified. and they came just as the fire was out. i called my wife sally meyer and told her of events and my grand son and i got a ride home. the care was towed to a-1 auto located in cameron missouri by scotty?s towing service out of cameron m missouri. our insurance company american family insurance is currently investigating it. i have noticed there are other fires that have been reported for this year. are you going to do something about this? obviously there is a serious design flaw in the electrical system. we are now with out a car. is there anyone that can help us with the dodge company to rein verse us for this damage?*ak

While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the fuel lines and hoses needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb

Fuel pump failure. vehicle stalled and failed to restart. had vehicle towed to mr. tire but they were unable to determine problem and recommended to take it to my dodge dealer. dodge dealer service department determined the fuel pump failed and had to be replaced along with fuel filter. dealer unable to provide cause except that it failed. mentioned that my research showed that a number of nhtsa fuel pump failure complaints pointed to the connection. was advised that fuel pumps don't normally fail. $700.00 repair because warranty expired 5 months ago.

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and collided with another vehicle. upon impact, both frontal air bag did not deploy. driver was injured, and went to the hospital on her own. vehicle was totaled out by the insurance company. *ak *tc

Started car and lowered window (power). minutes after i started to drive, the power mirrors on both sides began to move by themseves. minutes later smoke started coming out of the driver side door panel. minutes after that flames shot out of top of door panel. i pulled over and got out of car. the fire was put out by someone with a fire extinguisher. the body shop ewald chrysler mayfair on mayfair road in wawatosa wi replaced the door. to my knowledge no fused had to be replaced. i don't know if parts are available. *la

Ac blower only works on high speed, replaced resistor 3 times. diode is blowing on resistor. this will be #4. dealership doesn't seem to know what is going on. im not the only one having this problem. lets get someone to help us figure this out. *la

2000 dodge stratus se rear passanger and driver side retractable shoulder seatbelts do not "catch" to properly restrain person. angle of install prevents mechanism from properly working. proved to service manager duane nelson bonnevill & son manchester, nh 603-624-9280x558. duane called chrysler and was told that they designed it that way since rear passengers moved around alot or child seats were frequently used (therefore nullifying the restraint feature of the sholder portion). they didn't want the belt to be too restricting. furthermore chrysler stated that in a crash or hard stop the front of the car is forced downward and the rear upwards, resulting in the seatbelt mechanism being in a proper angle and engaging. seems like a very poor design as any other vehicle i have pulled on a seat belt with my and and it quickly catches. i have no faith in this and don't care to get in an accident with my children in back to find out if they are telling the truth or not! i was mortified after driving my childeren around for 3 years in this car that the seatblets were apparently defective. please see complaint number 10015524 as proof of this failure.*ak

Failure of fuel pump mounted in fuel tank. ground connection inside fuel tank (male to female conectors) melted plastic harness possible spark ingition explosion in fuel tank when tank is near empty. like twa 800 . *ak replace fuel pump

While driving at any speed brake pads wore out excessively. dealer replaced the front pads and rotors twice. also, tie rods were replaced twice . however, the problems recurred at this time. *ak

Consumer took vehicle to the dealership for a state inspection, and the mechanic determined the power steering pump failed. consumer had the power steering pump replaced. *ak the steering rack and tie rod ends were worn. the consumer was also told the valve cover gasket had a slight leak and the engine light illuminated due to a loose gas cap. *jb

While driving 65 mph, the driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. a loud squeaking noise was heard coming from the driver's side wheel. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic replaced both rotors and other brake parts. *ak *sc the tie rods failed. *jb

Car is having a misfire or some kind of flutter while driving. check engine light comes on for flashes during this occurrence.*ak

Problems with vehicle losing power due to melted plastic connector wire. *mr the electrical wiring failed at the gas tank connector which melted due to excessive heat creating a potentially hazardous problem. the vehicle lost power. this gave an indications that the problem was a faulty fuel pump. *scc *jb

I had my brakes replaced at 23000 miles and every 3 months since. they are only wearing on the driver's side the worst but wear on both sides. the dealer stated it was because they were metallic. the brakes are extremely noisy with squealing and grinding sounds. i have had them replaced and have spend over 3000 dollar since i have owned the car and i am the original owner. also the left child lock is not working and therefore causes the door to only be opened from the outside. the handle when pulled from the inside has no resistance and this has been checked and everything is in tact. the problem has not been solved or fixed and i cannot afford the replacement part for the child lock.*ak

On 10/22/2003 vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil leak. dealer replaced the head gasket. on 10/26/2003, while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle caught on fire. the fire department extinguished the fire, and determined that fire started in the engine. *ak

Driving down road and the tention pulley fell out . also, driving after it was fixed car died when turning corner and will not start. just bought 5 months ago. *la

I purchased a 200 dodge stratus es in jan 2001 from a toyota of new orleans dealer. after purchase, i started having recurring problem with the vehicle. brakes,heating system replaced,brake drums. at this moment something called sway link bars have gone bad on the car. i had a accident in april 2002 but according to the dodge dealer in gretna louisiana the accident had nothing to do with the problem i've had or having with the car. i notified the chrysler company of my problem and was told that this car was not on the recall list. it should be. i'm having continuous problem with the brakes as swell. this does not make sense being that the vehicle is of a new model. *la

The blower in my heating and air system keeps failing only working at the highest setting. i've had it replaced twice now and i'm going back for my third time. how many co-pays am i expected to pay. this item should be recalled. i noticed that i'm not the only one with this problem. *la

Repairs totaling $2,017.00 for 2000 dodge stratus. *mr the part was bad. *scc *jb

Rear driver side seat belt is not retracting from its retractor. dealer replaced the retractor a year and a half ago, and the problem has recurred again. *ak

Possible brake defect in 2000 dodge stratus. *mr there was a noise in the brake system. when the vehicle was started from cold, the brakes squeaked. after every start from stop, the vehicle pulled to the right. the dealer stated it was normal. this occurred intermittently in the front wheel linings at medium speeds when applied light to medium. this also occurred in the rear brakes. *scc *jb

Vehicle transmission failed without warning while driving. *mr without warning the transmission made a noise and then failed. transmission fluid leaked onto the ground. the consumer was told that the differential pin had broke and put a large hole in the side of the transmission. *scc *jb

While driving at 15 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision but airbags did not deploy. dealer notified. please provide additional information. *ph

At any given time, one of my three brake lights is not working. there does not seem to be any reason as the same light that was previously not working will work while a different one will be out without any work being done on the car to try to remedy the problem. some times, only one light is working or none of them are working. this is an ongoing problem. in addition, the transmission leaks fluid on a regular basis. i have had my personal mechanic to refill the transmission at least twice after less than 3,000 miles and had hoses checked to make sure there were no apparent leaks. none were found. the last time the transmission was filled was at the end of may and it is jerking really hard again after it was refilled less than two months ago. that does not appear normal to me.*jb

The fuel pump wire burned inside the gas tank, which caused the vehicle to stall. *ak the mechanic stated that he thought the fuel pump had gone out on the vehicle. it was discovered that the wiring harness for the fuel pump had burnt inside the tank. the pump was burnt in several places. *scc *jb

Complaint about engine/oil light system. *mr the consumer was driving the vehicle when it died out with little to no warning. (the oil light had come on seconds before the incident) the consumer was informed the motor was gone. the consumer was shocked because there was no dark smoke, knocking, nor did the oil light come on. the consumer requested a payment for the engine repair cost. *scc *jb

Auto transmission destroyed itself with only 45,000 miles on car. *nlm

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.

After re-fueling the vehicle, it shut off. *jb

Our dodge stratus had 38,000 miles on it when the switch controlling the wiper blades/washer system failed while driving. the wipers and washer ran continuously. the wipers were stopped only by pulling the 30 amp fuse under the hood. the pump supplying washer fluid to the windshield could not be stopped at all even after it ran out of fluid. while the failure did not cause an accident or injuries, the failure could have led to one with a less experienced driver. the cost of the repair and the switch was $290.00. neither daimler/chrysler nor the selling dealership would cover the cost of any part of the repair even though the car was just 2000 miles and one month beyond warranty and clearly occurred as a result of a defect. i am reporting this incident in the event that any other owners experience a similar problem. *jb

Vehicle makes noise while going over bumps. also, blower motor only works on high. *jb

The vehicle was involved in an accident 8/2002. three children seated in the back with vehicle seat belt on were ejected from the vehicle. the children's ages are 6, 7, and 10 years old. the car is no longer in service. *nlm

The vehicle was involved in an accident 8/2002. three children seated in the back with vehicle seat belt on were ejected from the vehicle. the children's ages are 6, 7, and 10 years old. the car is no longer in service. *nlm

Heater a/c blower only works on high. does not defrost properly

Vehicle is experiencing the same as in recall number 00 v 196 000 for the brake hose, but vehicle vin is not included. ph

While driving 45mph the transmiission slipped causing the vehicle to lose acceleration. please provide anyj additional information. ts

Consumer states that the differential pen had no cover causing the pen to pop out into the transmission, causing it to slip. please provide any additional information. ph

Consumer had to have front driver side and back passenger side rotors replaced 3 times due to excessivie wear within a month.*ak

Air conditioner blower fan switch only works on a high speed, unable to defrost vehicle in winter , air is too hot. contacted dealer. replaced part four times, but problem reoccurred. *ak

Fuel pump has failed where plug attached to another plug inside the gas tank, which was extremely "hot" when removed. also, noticed that fuel line that went to fuel filter had twisted/crimped. *ak the vehicle acts like it was sturggling to get gas. no warning lights came on. both of the plugs were melted together. great force was used to pull them apart. the fuel pump was only working at 5o percent. *jg

Engine was running, in park, and emergency brake not applied. consumer was on side of vehicle when it shifted to reverse. vehicle dragged consumer 35-40 feet, incline brought vehicle to a stop. consumer suffered minor injuries.*ak

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.

Front rotors have been replaced 4-5 times, first time at 2000 miles due to vibration when braking. rotors were warping.*ak

After being in an accident head on there was not much damage to vehicle, soon after consumer got out of vehicle, it caught on fire. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer stated abs failed.*slc

When turning steering wheel there is a constant cracking sound, vehicle taken to dealer 8 times, steering column was replaced, but did not remedy the problem.*ak consumer stated that there was clicking noise on all turns and grinding type noise, dealer found rear inboard brake pad rattling, lubricated sliders and put anti squeal on inboard brake pad backing, consumer was also hearing noise over bumps, dealer found rear sway bar misaligned. *yd

When driving at low speeds there was a clunking noise. consumer contacted dealer, and they stated that front brake rotors were pitted and chipped. also,there was a squeaking noise.also, dealer replaced tie rods. please provide any further information. *ak

Steering wheel feels like it has some play or looseness when moving it left to right. vehicle is making a creaking noise. contacted dealer.*ak

Consumer stated stopping distance is increased, and brakes pulsate when they are applied, dealer has replaced pads and turned rotors, problem was corrected for a short time and reoccurred. *ak when trying to stop the vehicle, the brakes squeal and growl taking a longer distance to stop. the consumer believes the brakes are defective. *yh

Driver's door jammed when it is opened, would open approx. 1 inch. door panel was coming loose. plastic clips holding panel were coming off. panel would shift, and cause jamming problem. would need to kick from inside to open door. had taken vehicle to dealership, and was informed not a safety issue. *ak

While traveling at about 15-20 mph consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle, and air bags did not deploy. there was some damage to front of vehicle.*ak

While traveling at approximately 55 to 60 mph vehicle impacted on 3 deers. both frontal air bags failed to deploy, and driver hit her head on steering wheel. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

Brakes do not operate properly, do not stop vehicle. dealer notified, and informed consumer that they were aware of this issue and were unable to locate problem. feel free to provide any further details on this matter.*ak

Consumer was in an automobile accident and both passenger's and driver's seatbacks collapsed, causing consumer to receive fractured pelvic and crushed fore arm.*ak

Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly. dealer has inspected vehicle and was not able to duplicate or correct problem. *ak

Vehicle hesitates when shifting, transmission jerks.took vehicle to dealer 11 times, could not remedy. dealer stated dodge knows there is problem, but does not know how to resolve it at this time.*ak

Consumer was on a busy bridge when transmission started slipping, and it wouldn't kick into next gear. odometer went down to zero. vehicle couldn't go pass 15mph. vehicle was at dealer being inspected.*ak

Braking system malfunctions when roads are wet, causing vehicle to skid which may cause a crash. also, braking system experienced extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. *ak the customer says the sticker on the vehicle's window indicate that the vehicle does not have abs. *yh

Windshield wiper on front driver's side window does not cover entire window, close to driver's side windshield. this problem has left side windshield full of snow. dodge has been contacted. *ak

Windshield angle is so severe that it illuminates dashboard into windshield, this makes windshield very dark so consumer cannot see road at all. all he can see is the dashboard. took to dealer , and there is nothing they can do, it's the design of vehicle. *ak

Rear window does not have a defogger. during bad weather/storms there is no rear vision due to the fogging up of the window. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Design of the trunk light which is attached to the body of the car, causing the trunk light to become extremely hot when opening the trunk which, in return, caused items in the trunk to burn. this was a rental vehicle. the problem was reported to the manufacturer. *ak.et.

While driving on highway at speed at 45 mph transmission jumped out of gear into neutral, causing vehicle to lose power. *ak

Experience numerious incidents with front disc brakes squealing since purchase of vehicle over two years ago. normally occurs on first few instances brakes are applied after starting vehicle. have had it inspected by dealer and independence brake shop (midas). both dealer and midas could not determine the problem. dealer suggested turning rotors and replacing pads but this would not be covered under warranty since it was over 5000 miles. midas informed that turning rotors and replacing pads could correct problem but stated it wasn't necessary because there was no evidence of the situation being a hazard.*ak

I had tried several times to contact the additional insurance and the dealers and no one ever responded to me.. i replaced the brakes also before i had the accident. *ak

My husband hit a truck at about 40 miles per hour and the air bags did not deploy. the accident involved 4 cars,ours being the last in line. my husand hit the truck with such force that it threw the truck into the median.*ak

Brakes make a horrible sound each time applied, sometimes seems i have no brakes. i have had the dealership to check out every 3 months. they say , they look like new and they will always have the bad sound because they can't use asbestos in brakes anymore.*ak

We have experienced problems with the transmission slipping out of gear, extremely hard down shift from 3 to 2, hunting for gears & hard shifting in general. vehicle has been in 5 times for repair attempt. at last attemp we were told that the manufacturer is aware of the problem, does not know how to rememdy and to keep driving the vehicle. additionally, we had to have the rotors replaced at 14,000 miles and are experiencing intermitent grinding as well as loud squealing from the back brakes daily. we have also had trouble with the power steering, hard starting in cold weather and a grinding noise when starting the vehicle.*ak

This is the nut that holds the wheel on the car. it keeps coming loose. we noticed it before the wheel feel off, and tightened it back up. the dealer refuses to fix it as the car is out of warranty. this is a safety issue!!! when the nut comes loose, there is nothing to prevent it from falling off on the tire coming off the car as you are driving down the road.*ak

Brakes seem to pump while braking in the speed range of 20mph and below. problem does not always happen and dealers service center could not duplicate problem. *ak

The brakes on my car were squeaking about every other time i braked from the time i got the car, and the dealer could never duplicate the problem, until i had brought my car in for the six time and the brakes were squeaking as i pulled into the shop. the dealer replace my brakes at around about 5000 miles. i informed the dealer that when ever i drove my car and parked it, not only was the brakes still squeeking, but i also would get burning smell coming from the rear left wheel. i took the car back over 5 to 6 times and they still could not smell or dulicate the problem. i contacted daimler chrysler and inform them of the problems i was having with my brakes and the dealer not being able to find a problem, their suggestion was to take my car to another dealer since it is still under warranty. i was told by this dealer that my brakes were going to squeek, because they had to switch materials, that it road salt, it dirt from the road. i was given so many bogus excuses, that i decided to try another way. i need help. i afraid to drive my car because my brakes has already failed to stop my car once. *ak

Brake drums and rotors keep getting warped causing vibration, pulling and loss of pedal. transmission erratic - drops out of gear at 45mph at least once a week.

This vehicle is owned by the state of virginia: i operate this vehicle in conjunction with my position with the government. since being assigned the car, i have had more than a dozen instances of the gas pedal "sticking"; i have had our state vehicle maintainance people check the accelerator pedal; it was sprayed with a lubricant. when beginning acceleration from a stop or after braking, either the pedal is not compressing or the vehicle is not responding at initiation, then suddenly lurches forward. while on an exit ramp, this caused me to bump a vehicle in front of me at approximately 3mph - the increase in speed from a near stop to the vehicle's speed at a "lurch". the vehicle did this again leaving from the accident, and will be sent to state maintainance for evaluation.*ak

The hood mat has a worn spot in it that goes through to the paint from a hose that is rubbing it.my brother has the same kind of car and his is like this as well

Transmission has a hard downshift from 3 to 2 gear

Auto makes loud whining noise at 30mph & above when pressing on the gas pedal...sound is suggestive of final drive gear shift problem...also when braking car frequently 'kicks'...told by welton motors representative who acknowledged the whining noise and 'kick' that these issues are typical in the stratus & present no problem. question...if it is typical then why didn't i experience these same problems in the 1995 status which i owned for 4 years prior to buying the stratus 2000??

While stopping abruptly the brakes locked up and did not slow the vehicle causing consumer to rear end the vehicle in front of him, the air bags did not deploy, driver and occupants suffered head and neck injuries. nlm

The brakes locked up and did not stop the vehicle properly resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of the air bags during collision resulted in injuries. *mjs

When jacking vehicle to change a tire, the back of the vehicle raises as well as the front. *slc

While driving the angle of the windshield makes the dashboard illuminate onto the center making it hard to see through the windshield. nlm

Odi has received 29 reports of engine compartment fires that appear to be related to power steering hose leakage in model year (my) 1999 and 2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze vehicles (ja-cars) equipped with 2.4l engines.these reports indicate that the fire resulted from a power steering hose leak or that it occurred after an extended drive and shortly after being parked - conditions consistent with ignition of power steering fluid on a hot engine or exhaust surface during the vehicle hot soak period. on january 6, 2006, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) notified nhtsa of a safety defect on my 1999 and 2000 ja-cars built from july 1, 1998 to july 31, 2000 and equipped with 2.4l engines (recall 06v-001).the notification stated that ¿the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat, age and develop a leak. power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an under hood fire."dcc indicated that it was aware of 94 complaints and field reports that may be related to this condition when it made the defect determination.to remedy the defect condition, dcc will replace the high pressure power steering hose on the affected vehicles with a new part made from a hose material with increased heat resistance capability. consequently, this investigation is closed.odi will monitor the effectiveness of the remedy and take further action if warranted.

On june 29, 2005, odi opened preliminary evaluation pe05-036 to investigate complaints of engine compartment fires in model year (my) 1999-2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze passenger cars ("ja cars"). the ja cars were introduced in my 1995 and ended with my 2000.they were produced with 2.0l, 2.4l and 2.5l engines.the incident data in the failure report summary of this resume are for subject vehicle engine compartment fires for all causes. according to daimlerchrysler, evidence collected from field inspections of fire incident vehicles indicate that fluid leakage from the high pressure power steering hose is the most likely cause of the fires in the subject vehicles.the subject high pressure power steering hose is used in ja cars with both the 2.4l and 2.0l engines in my 1995 through 2000.the fire incident rate in the my 1999 through 2000 ja vehicles with 2.4l engines is significantly higher than in the prior model year vehicles using that engine and in any of the vehicles with the 2.0l or 2.5l engines.daimlerchrysler is continuing its investigation of the issue and has provided periodic updates to odi. an engineering analysis (ea05-019) has been opened to further assess the scope and frequency of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.

There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed.

Odi has received 29 reports of engine compartment fires that appear to be related to power steering hose leakage in model year (my) 1999 and 2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze vehicles (ja-cars) equipped with 2.4l engines.these reports indicate that the fire resulted from a power steering hose leak or that it occurred after an extended drive and shortly after being parked - conditions consistent with ignition of power steering fluid on a hot engine or exhaust surface during the vehicle hot soak period. on january 6, 2006, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) notified nhtsa of a safety defect on my 1999 and 2000 ja-cars built from july 1, 1998 to july 31, 2000 and equipped with 2.4l engines (recall 06v-001).the notification stated that ¿the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat, age and develop a leak. power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an under hood fire."dcc indicated that it was aware of 94 complaints and field reports that may be related to this condition when it made the defect determination.to remedy the defect condition, dcc will replace the high pressure power steering hose on the affected vehicles with a new part made from a hose material with increased heat resistance capability. consequently, this investigation is closed.odi will monitor the effectiveness of the remedy and take further action if warranted.