1996 DODGE STRATUS Steeringlinkages Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringlinkages Issues in the 1996 DODGE STRATUS

8 steeringlinkages complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE STRATUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steeringlinkages Complaints

#897571 |
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY CONTROLING VEHICLE. A PRIVATE MECHANIC AT A TIRE SHOP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE IN HALF. PART IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS. *AK
#744918 |
TIE-ROD FAILED NO STEERING,2 HEADGASKET FAILURES IN PAST 5 YEARS,BRAKE ROTORS FAIL EVERY 2 YEARS....
#734828 |
I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THE SHORT 7 MONTHS THAT I'VE HAD IT. CHRYSLER HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT.
#724357 |
4 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THIS CAR, I STARTED HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. I'VE HAD TO PAY $830 FOR A HEAD GASKET AT 82,000 MILES, $318 FOR SUSPENSION + ALIGNMENT BECAUSE MY TIERODS BUSTED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 92,000 MILES. I STILL CANNOT GET THE FUEL INJECTION PROBLEM FIXED, BECAUSE I'M OUT OF MONEY. I HAD TAKEN THIS CAR IN TWICE FOR THE STALLING, ENGINE DYING, AND SHAKING PROBLEM, AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN FIXED (STARTED 4 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR). *AK
#719936 | Crash
DRIVERS SIDE TIE ROD SEPARATED OUT OF SOCKET, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF ALL STEERING CONTROL, THE CAR IS TOO NEW TO HAVE THIS FAILURE, DEALER INSPECTED CAR TWO MONTHS PRIOR AND SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE WEAR ON BOTH TIE ROD JOINTS.*AK
#714654 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#708766 |
TRANSMISSION: AUTO WAS PARKED, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. AUTO WOULD HAVE TO BE STOPPED AND RESTATRED TO PROCEDD A FEW HUNDRED FEET. CALLED FOR TOW. CYL. HEAD: AUTO LEAKED OIL, WENT TO DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS CYL. HEAD, BUT I NEVER SAW THE PROBLEM. TIE RODS: NOISE IN FRONT END. TIE RODS WERE READY TO FALL OFF. STILL A NOISE; MAYBE STABILIZER BARS OR BALL JOINT. I HAVE OWNED MANY VEHICLES, BUT THIS WAS MY FIRST CHRYSLER PRODUCT--- AND THE LAST! NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS, BUT DEALER DID RESPOND. *AK
#702709 |
NO SUMMARY FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Other 1996 DODGE STRATUS Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 224 complaints 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 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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