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2003 Dodge STRATUS Power Train Axle Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	413998
Internal NHTSA #	10017000
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	STRATUS
Model Year	2003
File date	06/01/03
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I own a 2003 dodge stratus sxt sedan 2. 4l. When i bought the car i happened to notice that there was rusting on the axles & brakes to the front end of the car. The second day i had the car it completely shut itself down and wouldn't start, immediately my car dealership picked up the car and said it was because the battery "died". I did not take note of the rusting because the dealership said "all dodge cars are rusted...all"a month later my car started making noises to the front end of the car slightly, then it was progressing towards january with vibration of the car past 50 mph, i decided to call the dealership when it became out of hand and they were closed, then the monday the car shut itself down and the steering wheel locked into place while i was turning a corner and it hit probably a 5 inch high curb.. Of course the "rusted" right front end "axle", control bar & gear controls broke off. Found it interesting that all of these incidents i had to pay out of pocket for because this dealership says in other words that we're lying and it isn't their fault nor was it a mechanical defect. Also i have noted that my doors doesn't close properly & my windows slip out of place. After the incident of my car locking up and my axle being broken i had to take out of pocket once again $1,800 and they fixed it.. But there was still problems.. The vibration was still there and now there was a knocking/cracking sound to the front & rear ends of the car, and i mean it was loud.. Took the car back for the oil change and they said they heard nothing nor was there a vibration!. A month later i took the car back i said this was ridiculous that this noise is still there and yes of course when you have a huge brawl and fight they do find the so called "problem".... The pins to hold my brake pads in place weren't even there!... And vibration again? None to be found... Yes i am the driver and the vibration is still there.*jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	5
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CENTRAL ISLIP, NY
VIN pattern	1B3EL46X93NXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
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	04/11/02
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	10
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Dealer's name	NEIL DODGE
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	MEDFORD
Dealer's state code	NY
Dealer's ZIP code	11763

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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.
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2003 Dodge STRATUS Power Train Axle Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge STRATUS Power Train Axle Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

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