11 of the
451 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Stratus are about the
fuel system — 2% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
84,068 miles.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE WAS LOOSE AND WOULD NOT KEEP FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 168,000.
NHTSA complaint #10424243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 137 milesScranton, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
LOSS OF POWER AND STALLING. WHILE ON HILLS IT HAS NO POWER ON ME SHUTS OFF ON ME EVERY WEEK. SAID THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR FIXING THAT DODGE DEALER ISN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR CHARGES.
NHTSA complaint #10288854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cape Coral, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
AFTER FUELING VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. PARKED VEHICLE, AND SAW FUEL GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER , FUEL FILTER HAD EXPLODED, LEAKING FUEL ONTO EXHAUST SYSTEM.*AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #896692 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Strongville, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
WHILE TRAVELING 35MPH VEHICLE STALLED OUT. WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. VEHICLE TOWED TO GARAGE. WAS RESTARTED AT GARAGE AND TEST DRIVEN. NOTHING HAPPENED. HOWEVER, MUCH LATER PROBLEM REAPPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED.*AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #894615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Hyde Park, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
WHILE INSERTING FUELING NOZZLE INTO TANK FILL - PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND TANK FILL JUST INSIDE FILL DOOR COLLAPSED INTO BODY OF VEHICLE WITH NOZZLE AND DRIVERS HAND WHILE REFUELING VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #742750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Lake, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
THERE IS A CRACK IN INTAKE MANIFOLD. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #884672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pottsville, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
DEALERSHIP FOUND A LEAK DURING MY INSPECTION. NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. DECIDED TO RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM SINCE MY FATHER-IN-LAW HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS STRATUS. I FOUND MANY PROBLEMS LISTED BY OTHERS, WHICH LED TO THIS REPORT BEING FILED. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE SINCE THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT ON THESE VEHECLES.
NHTSA complaint #738607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Playa DEL, CAFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL GAUGE FAILED. YH
NHTSA complaint #607122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pico River, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #607460 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Desmoines, IA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
WHEN AIR GETS INTO THE GAS TANK IT SETS THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON/OFF DUE TO THE CAP BEING LOOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #839145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spindale, NC
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
SENDER CONTINUALLY FAILS.
NHTSA complaint #543177 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.