**This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer.
Dodge Stratus engine problems

engine problem

8.0

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

80,000 miles

Number of complaints:

1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replaced engine head & gasket (1 reports)

Helpful Websites About 1997 Dodge Stratus blown head gasket

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

problem #1

2003Dec 22

(reported on)

Stratus

  • 80,000 miles

Head gasket went out at 80,000 miles. Luckily I had the extended service plan for the repairs. After surfing around the web, It is my understanding that this is a big problem with the 4 cylinder engines made by Dodge. I was told by someone that the problem was that the cylinder heads did not have enough holes (oil ports) to lubricate the parts causing the heads to overheat. I now have 181,000.

Steve H.

Vandalia, OH, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint

We have partnered with JustAnswer to offer online auto repair help and advice from expert professional automotive technicians. You describe your engine problem or ask your question and they try to help you figure it out. The fee is typically $9 to $15, but you can offer to pay more for really tough questions. You will usually receive an answer in 10 minutes or less, and you do not have to pay anything unless you accept the answer.