Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / STRATUS / 2000

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007121306 Incident Date: Sep, 27 2007
Consumer's City: ELKTON Consumer's State: VA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: STRATUS Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 1B3EJ46X6YN Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 28 2007 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jan, 09 2005
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: I owned until last night a 2000 dodge stratus, well now i am another fire victim i guess. car was parked had ignition in the aux position to listen to music while i was cleaning up our storage area. got into car to start it up and boom. first heard a pop followed by immediate engulfing fire under hood engine compartment. whole thing burnt to the ground in less than five minutes. i have pictures if you need them. thanks terri *tr