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1996 DODGE STRATUS Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm Issues in the 1996 DODGE STRATUS

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

5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm Complaints

#10141244 | Crash
WHILE DRIVING FORWARD AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH, THE STEERING LOCKED TO THE RIGHT, RIGHT SIDE FELL DOWN AND PULLED CAR SEVERELY TO THE RIGHT. THERE WAS NO STEERING, NO CONTROL. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, PULLED CAR UP A CURB INTO A FIRE HYDRANT THEN ANOTHER 25 FEET INTO A POLE. CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. THE FRONT END PARTS ARE ALL IN TACT, ONLY THE LOWER CONTROL ARM IS CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO TURN COMPLETELY TO THE RIGHT. EVERYTHING WAS INSPECTED ON VEHICLE AND THERE IS NOT ANY OTHER EXPLANATION OR EVIDENCE PRIOR TO THE CURB THAN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE CAR LOST CONTROL CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE. *NM
#10136584 |
DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE ON 1996 DODGE STRATUS. THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC REFERRED THE CONSUMER TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE CAR WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CAR MADE NOISES WHEN THE BRAKE WERE APPLIED, AND IN REVERSE IT POPPED. THE CONSUMER WAS TAKING THE CAR BACK TO MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN IN CONTACT WITH CHRYSLER AS OF NOW.*AK
#875557 |
RECALL 97V201000/ LOWER CONTROL ARM REPAIRS WERE DONE BY A MECHANIC. DEALER INSPECTED RECALL WORK PARTS THAT WERE NOT REPLACED. PROBLEM REOCCURRED ONE YEAR LATER, RESULTING IN A NEAR ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING 4-5 MPH, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. .*AK
#825888 |
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNED RECALL NOTICE # 97 V 201/ 6NOV.97, LOWER CONTROL ARM ,WHICH THE DEALER SHOP HAS HONORED, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR AFFECTED PART. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER. *AK
#821953 |
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V20100) IN THE MAIL. CALLED DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT. SERVICE MANAGER SAID NO PARTS AVAILABLE & DOES NOT KNOW WHEN OR IF THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *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 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 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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