2006 Dodge Stratus owner complaints

The front oil seal came out of its seat causing massive oil leak. After engine removal and disassembly I found the wrong lower main thrust bearing was installed. This caused excessive stress on the top thrust bearing causing bearing failure causing end play in crankshaft resulting in oil seal failure. Fire danger from oil covering underside of vehicle. The lower main bearings were all the same. No flanged thrust bearing. *kb

Vehicle is 2006 Dodge stratus 2.7l v6. No events leading up to engine failure. Was warming up vehicle on cold winter day. Made it back to front door, car had shutoff, went to restart car, car would not start. Took to dealership that said engine was locked up. Dealership would not honor warranty stating negligence of owner. *tr

Valve gasket cover on engine leaks oil. This is now the 3rd time this has happened in less than a year. It happened in january, february and now in november 2013. The 3rd time the oil leak caused a fire on the engine. The auto place told me every time they fix this, the engine somehow eventually warps the valve gasket cover. This would suggest a defect within the vehicle. It has become both expensive and dangerous. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge stratus. She smelled a strong odor of gasoline in her vehicle after filling up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician ordered the gas tank but it will cost her $1000.00 to replace the component. The manufacturer was notified, and she was advised that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 12/09/09 *bf the dealer found the fuel tank was cracked around the fuel filler neck. The check engine light illuminated due to a small evaporator leak. Updated 12/11/09

My car leaks water into the passenger compartment when I run defrosters/air conditioning. I looked this up on line and it is a problem with the drain tube on Dodge/ chrylser car. This is not a recall on my car but a complaint on the car. There is a recall on 2008 Dodge caravans/Chrysler town/country's. The Dodge dealerships says it cannot help me because my car does not have recall. I have had this problem for over a year. Also on line other people have had this problem also, when you look it up. *tr

Purchased the car in june 2007 still under warranty thinking I would not have problems since any repairs should be covered under warranty. I have taken the car in 6 times for the same repairs. The first is the brakes, they squeak and rub. They have scrubbed them 3 different time and it still is happening. (they are collecting moisture to cause rust) the second is a bump stop which I understand is common in Dodge/Chrysler products. They refuse to do anything more with it since when they put it on the machine the codes come back with no problems. They had replaced some of the parts back a few months ago. This repair cut down on the amount of bump stops but did not stop them. There is a creaking sound in the front end. They have greased the struts and replaced a carried arm. The noise is stil

Right lower ball joint separated from the control arm. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge stratus. The contact stated that while in reverse at 5 MPH, the front driver side collapsed on the ground. The contact noticed that grease was not applied to the lower ball joint. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the front lower control arm and universal axle were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. Updated 2/4/16 *cn the consumer stated there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Updated 02/16/16*jb

Came in to knowledge that my vehicle has recall notices in reference to ball joint issues. My driver side is starting to make noise, but I own my car and do not have a dealership to go to. Can I be directed to a dealership that can do the needed replacement?

Driving a 2006 Dodge stratus when another car rear ended me going about 60mph. This pushed my vehicle into another vehicle with enough force to smash both the front and rear of my vehicle. No air bag ever deployed. Serious safety issue. *tr

Ii was in a accident and my seatbelt did not lock nor did the airbags deploy. I rearended someone at 25mph. They were stopped on the freeway. So it was a fairly hard hit. I fractured my sternum,and bruised chest,there was a big lump in middle of breastbone. Currently under a cardiologist for several tests on heart. My out of pocket expenses was $5,281 dollars,hers was minimal. I am just lucky I am not dead and she was not hurt. *tr

The right side passenger head light continues to blow out from some kind of short in the wiring. I notice alot of Dodge status on the road with a headlight out. There is also a water spot always in the passenger side floor with no antifreeze smell just a water smell. I have replace 3 headlights in 3 months. Far to many. Is there a problem with the fuses the reason for the bulbs burning out? When the air condition is running and you are driving along put on the brakes you hear a sizzling sound as you are slowing down. And finally the brakes have chattered since day one of purchasing this car. They rumble and grind as this car had 48, 000 miles on it when I purchased it in 2008. Thanks *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge stratus. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to all star Mitsubishi (2440 s padre island dr, corpus christi, tx 78415, (361) 229-7222) where it was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving, the alarm system indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken back to all star Mitsubishi where it was diagnosed that the battery failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 82,988.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge stratus. While driving the vehicle, the transmission malfunctioned and the power steering failed. The vehicle went out of control, would not stop, and continued to accelerate. The contact had to crash the vehicle into a pole to get it to stop. The contact then quickly turned off the ignition. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to weekley Chrysler Dodge Jeep (50 main st, butler, oh 44822, (419) 883-2461). The dealer stated that they needed special authorization from the manufacturer to start the repairs. The manufacturer stated that there was an unknown recall on the vehicle and they would send a technician to examine the vehicle. The dealer had the vehicle for four weeks and were still waiting for the manufacturer t

I was starting to turn left to enter a highway on ramp when suddenly the car lost steering for a second and I had no control of the car. I hit the brakes and clipped a curb which blew out the right front tire and damaged the wheel. I took the car to the dealership and their service department reported nothing wrong with the steering or front end. The service manager said I need to contact Chrysler and try to get them to replace my tire and wheel. The car only had 3,750 miles on it and the road was dry and free or anything which would cause it to not turn. Other cars had no problem turning left. *jb

Tl*- the contact has a complaint that the paint is peeling off of the back bumper. He noticed two weeks after purchase. The car was taken back to dealership because after he washed car with normal soap he noticed the peeling paint .

2006 Dodge stratus. Consumer is requesting any information on vehicle she purchased from nj treasury department. States it was taken from her driveway *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge stratus. While driving at various speeds, the front passenger side wheel rattled. While braking, the contact heard an abnormal squealing noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly 09/27/2010 - gilbert, az the contact owns a 2006 Dodge stratus. She smelled a strong odor of gasoline in her vehicle after filling up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician ordered the gas tank but it will cost her $900. To replace the component. The manufacturer was notified, and she was advised that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 22,000. [xxx]the dealer found the fuel tank was cracked around the fuel filler neck. The check engine light illuminated due to a small evaporator leak. Due to mileage/warranty only had to pay $291.00. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Without warning, while driving my 2006 Dodge stratus sxt at 35 MPH the bolts on the caliper bracket broke. I had no brakes and had to have it towed. One of the bolts crumbled in the mechanics hands when he removed it and the caliper bracket was bent. The bolts broke and bracket bent on the front driver's side of the car. A bracket was ordered from a local dealership and installed on my car. The brakes are good but now on the left front there is a constant squeak which worsens when braking and from time to time while driving, a knocking sound comes from the same area. I have put it in the shop twice but the knocking sound is so sporadic the mechanics have not heard it. *tr