NHTSA Complaint #705689 — 1996 DODGE STRATUS

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	705689
Vehicle	1996 DODGE STRATUS
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date of Incident	March 15, 1999
Date Filed	April 16, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT INITIALLY ENGAGE WHEN STARTING CAR IN THE MORNING. TRANSMISIION WOULD SLIP AND EVENTUALLY KICK INTO GEAR. CAR OUT OF 3 YEAR WARRANTY. DEALER STATED THAT TORQUE CONVERTER WAS BAD , INTERIOR SEALS WERE LEAKING. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY REBUILT. MANUFACTURER PICKED UP 70 % OF COST. WHEN DISCUSSING IMPACT OF PRIOR SYSTEM FAILURES ON THIS CAR (BLOWN HEAD GASKETS, REPLACED BRAKE SYSTEMS) DEALER SUGGESTED AN EXTENDED SERVICE CONTRACT.

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