NHTSA Complaint #10230802 — 2004 DODGE STRATUS

SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10230802
Vehicle	2004 DODGE STRATUS
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	June 8, 2008
Date Filed	June 12, 2008
Mileage	79,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE WAS JUST NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR 79,500 MILES. THE FAILURE WAS A REAR STRUT MOUNT BREAKING AND LOSING SUSPENSION IN THE REAR. THIS IS A PERMANENT FAILURE AND THE OPPOSITE SIDE IS SHOWING A CRACK AND IS READY TO BREAK AS WELL. AS OF NOW THE VEHICLE IS NOT OPERABLE AND IF IT WERE TO HAVE BROKE AT A DIFFERENT TIME IT COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TO CORRECT THE FAILURE SERVICE WILL BE NEEDED BUT THERE IS A MULTIPLE MONTH WAIT FOR PARTS ACCORDING TO LOCAL DEALERSHIPS. THE OLD PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONCE REPLACEMENT PARTS CAN BE PROVIDED. *TR

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