# 2000 DODGE STRATUS — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `627536` · 2007-06-18 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** STRATUS
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 123,243
- **Speed:** 2 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE STRATUS.  WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE.  SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE.  THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A MECHANIC.  THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 123,243.
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