# 1996 DODGE STRATUS — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `246456` · 2000-10-02 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** STRATUS
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
## Narrative
THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED.  THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEVER WENT UP, NOR DID THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON.  MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK IN THE ENGINE.  IT WAS SUPPOSED TO GO TO THE SHOP ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 TO HAVE THE ENGINE LOOKED AT.  THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE THE SATURDAY BEFORE.*AK
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