# 1997 DODGE STRATUS — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `647909` · 2007-11-29 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** STRATUS
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 81,000
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE STRATUS.  WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE.  THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.  THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NORMAL.  SHE NOTICED OIL LEAKING AFTER THE CRASH.  THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT A NEW HEAD GASKET WAS NEEDED.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 81,000.   UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF
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