NHTSA Complaint #10381375 — 2005 DODGE STRATUS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10381375
Vehicle	2005 DODGE STRATUS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	December 15, 2010
Date Filed	February 9, 2011
Mileage	75,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

***UPDATE ON MY INITIAL COMPLAINT*** MECHANICS HAVE DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF MY NON-STOP OIL LEAKS/SPILLS IS FROM A MOVING CRANKSHAFT THAT CAUSES THE SEAL TO POP OUT, AND THUS, CONTINUOUS OIL SPILLAGE. THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO FIX THIS ISSUE MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO LUCK. IT IS NOT FIXABLE. *TR

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