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1996 DODGE STRATUS Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

224 NHTSA complaints on file

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All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints — Page 5

#831464 |
ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT 46,000 MILES OF WEAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE OIL. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED . *AK
#539422 |
TIMING CHAIN RECALLED, HOWEVER FAILED.
#539422 |
ENGINE NOISE AND ROUGHNESS AT IDLE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF TIMING CHAIN DURING RECALL REPAIR.
#830992 |
WHILE DRIVING THE FAULTY BEARINGS IN THE PULLEY, CAUSED THE TIMING BELT TO MELT THROUGH THE TIMING COVER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
#829909 |
ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLOW OUT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK FROM THE MOTOR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#541969 |
ENGINE CONTINUALLY LEAKING OIL, REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY HEAD GASKET DID NOT REMEDY LEAKS.
#829179 |
THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH OIL PAN LEAKING OIL, THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE OIL IN HIS VEHICLE LEAKS DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL PLUGS. *AK
#828497 |
WHEN CAR WAS CHECKED FOR OIL, OIL WAS LEAKING, OIL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. OIL WAS CHANGED IN JUNE, DEALER CONTACTED, AND MANUFACTURER WILL ASSIST IN REPAIR WORK FUNDS, ASSUMED THE HEAD GASKETS WER E LEAKING. *AK
#538463 |
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING SEVERE OIL LEAKAGE .
#538446 |
VEHICLE LEAKS OIL.
#824563 |
ENGINE OIL IS LEAKING ON TO MANIFOLD FROM HEAD GASKET, CREATING AN OIL SMELL. OWNER IS CONCERNED OF VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. *AK
#532934 |
TIMING BELT FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
#822332 |
THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD IS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THIS PROBLEM IS UNDER RECALL # 96V00600, CHRYSLER/ENGINE. WHEN OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
#531743 | Fire
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING FIRE.
#822018 |
HEAD GASKETS CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE MOTOR. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
#533403 |
HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE OIL LEAK.
#530893 |
ENGINE OIL LEAKS DUE TO A HEAD GASKET FAILURE.
#821176 |
THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF OIL WITHIN 3 WEEKS BECAUSE OF THE HOLE IN THE HEAD GASKETS. DEALER SAID THIS WOULD CAUSE A FIRE IF OIL GETS ON MANIFOLD. *AK
#533784 |
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED/LEAKING.
#517743 |
OIL GALLEY PLUGS FAILED.
#517743 |
HEAD GASKET FAILED.
#517034 |
HEAD GASKET LEAK.
#803919 |
WHILE DRIVING (70) MPH ON INTERSTATE VEHICLE CUT DOWN AND PICKED BACK UP, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND SMOKE AND THE CAR JUST DIED. THE TIMING BELT ON THE VEHICLE BROKE. *AK
#506125 |
ENGINE HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUGS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Other 1996 DODGE STRATUS Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 101 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 38 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 23 complaints Unknown Or Other 18 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 14 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 14 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 12 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Suspensionfront 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 8 complaints Steeringlinkages 8 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 7 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 6 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Structurebodydoor 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 5 complaints Electrical System 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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