2004 DODGE STRATUS Engine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2004 DODGE STRATUS
4 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 DODGE STRATUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
2.7 liter engine should be recalled and replaced because? 1. The internal water pump which have been known to wear out prematurely and destroy the engine regardless how well the owner maintains vehicle. 2. Subframe and rear suspension crossmember should be replace due to rotting out prematurely. 3 Gloss on paint prone to pealing.
CAR LOST POWER. NO ACCELERATOR OR POWER IN TRAFFIC.09/01/16 WAS LAST TIME.. DOES THIS QUITE OFTEN.
CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ABOUT 1 DAY. AS I STARTED THE CAR I HEARD A BIG BANG, AND THE ENGINE SEIZED UP. CAR WILL NOT TURN OVER. NO WARNINGS OR ANYTHING TO INDICATE SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. I DECIDED TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD, AND I PULLED OUT THE DIPSTICK AND SPOTTED A DARK MILKY SUBSTANCE. I BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT 3YRS. AGO, AND KEPT THE MAINTENANCE UP ON THE CAR. *TR
I WAS DRIVING HOME AND FELT A MISS IN THE ENGINE, PLACED IN NEUTRAL TO SEE IF IT WAS JUST A BUMP OR IMAGINATION. I WATCHED THE ENGINE RPMS DROP TO ZERO. SOMEHOW THE VEHICLE STARTED BACK UP AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP IN TIME ONLY TO HAVE TO THROW IT IN NEUTRAL AGAIN AND DRIVE TWO FOOTED ALL THE WAY HOME BECAUSE THE ENGINE WAS TRYING TO DIE. SO, I DROVE MY TRUCK TO WORK FOR THE NEXT WEEK AND THEN SATURDAY CAME AROUND AND I FIRED THE CAR UP NOTHING APPEARED OR SOUNDED UNUSUAL. I LET IT IDLE FOR ABOUT 5 MIN. BACKED UP AND OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY AND AT THE SECOND STOP SIGN I HUNG A RIGHT AND HEARD A "POP" NOISE FOLLOWED BY A CARD IN BIKE SPOKE SOUND FROM THE ENGINE, I OPENED THE HOOD, AGAIN NO DAMAGE ....THE VALVE COVER CLOSEST...
Other 2004 DODGE STRATUS Problem Areas
Suspension
18 complaints
Suspensionrear
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Air Bags
10 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Child Seatharnessstrapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint