NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Hose, Piping, And Connections Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,800 miles

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1997 Dodge Stratus steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Dodge Stratus Owner Comments

problem #5

Oct 162010

Stratus

  • 147,000 miles

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The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Stratus. The power steering high pressure hose was leaking into the engine. The 2.4 liter engine had a leak directly above the exhaust system. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was called and informed him that there were no recalls or warranties for the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.

- Hinsdale, IL, USA

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problem #4

Dec 102006

Stratus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles
My Dodge Stratus had am engine fire on 12-10-2006 as I walked away from the car after driving about 20-25 miles to my destination. A man ran up and asked me if that was my car that was on fire as I took a look I immediatealy called the fire dept and the fire was put out with out any one bring hurt.

- Oak View, CA, USA

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problem #3

Dec 192004

Stratus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 142,000 miles
Power steering supply hose ruptured. Fluid dripped on to exhaust and caused a fire.

- Hixson, TN, USA

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problem #2

Jan 172002

Stratus

  • miles
The power steering hose (part number # 4764-347A / 0777C/ 25517 df 3251 3/8" id # 03067F1) is located behind the cylinder block and runs along the top of it from the pump( located on the left side of the vehicle's motor) to the right side of the engine down to the rack & pinion. Because of the location of the hose when it rupturs/leaks onto the exhust pipe/manifold and ignites the power steering fluid starting a fire. This should be corrected so that it is placed lower or away from the exhust pipe/maifold.

- Toa Alta, PR, USA

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problem #1

Dec 101998

(reported on)

Stratus

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing service bulletin problem with the high pressure power steering line causing noise.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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