1998 Dodge Stratus Consumer Discussions

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Wild accelerration
Written by: syndeegirl on Mar 10, 2008 9:20:54 PM
My 1998 dodge stratus 4cyl car has been accelerating with out the gas pedal being pushed down. I tested the cruise control first to make sure that wasnt it. I disconnected the cruise vacuum hose, but it still did the same thing. It is very interesting. I will be driving with no problems until after a stop sometimes it will accelerate by itself. The pedal pulls away from my foot just ... Read More

Re: '98 Stratus Idling problems [kennyb002]
Written by: dan119 on Oct 24, 2007 7:30:44 AM
I was curious Kenny if you had been able to figure out what was wrong with your friends Dodge Stratus regarding the idling problem. My daughters car is doing the same thing and am hoping you can help me. Ours is a 1999 verses 1998. thank you
'98 Stratus Idling problems
Written by: kennyb002 on Aug 10, 2007 7:23:17 AM
I have a friend with a 1998 Dodge Stratus w/100k miles, a 2.4L engine, and an automatic transmission. Whenever she puts the vehicle in drive the engine idles rough and almost stalls; but when she shifts it back into park or neutral it runs smooth again. The check engine light does not come on. any ideas?
Engine wont start - lights on other electrical not
Written by: xekushion on Jan 17, 2007 7:49:57 AM
Hi All, I have a 1998 Dodge Stratus and last night as I was to take my leave from work, I go to get into my car and upon turning the key into the ignition, the engine didn't turn over. Now I've had this problem before where I would have to crank for a few moments before the car would start. However last night the engine didn't turn on -- I ... Read More