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2003 Dodge STRATUS Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	529595
Internal NHTSA #	10111826
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	STRATUS
Model Year	2003
File date	18/02/05
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Reliable mechanics refused to change the oil on my 2003 dodge stratus because they don't want to be responsible for an engine which has only 47,200 miles on it. Mechanics state there is a major problem with this engine and sludge build up, and it is likely to need repairs of the engine, ranging from $3,000 and up, soon. As i've done some investigating, i have seen this as a major problem. We are faithful with our oil changes, and feel this company needs to recall this engine and fix this problem. I have three children and i have been reading that these engines just die in the middle of the road with no warning. Dodge will have a much bigger problem if someone gets killed because of their carelessness to fix this problem. I really feel this needs to be adressed asap before someone or some family gets seriously injured.*ak
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOONVILLE, NY
VIN pattern	1B3EL36T23NXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	15/01/04
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	CARBONE
Dealer's telephone number	3157363371
Dealer's city	YORKVILLE
Dealer's state code	NY
Dealer's ZIP code	13495

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2003 Dodge STRATUS Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge STRATUS Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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