I have a 2000 Dodge Stratus and it ran fine up until today. I was driving down the highway all the sudden the car jerked and then it was like someone put on the brakes. Then I had no drive, reverse, low or anything. I popped the hood and the ****** fluid came out the dipstick. What would be wrong and how hard to fix.

SOURCE: transmission shifts hard down from highway gear only (D>3rd)

I had the same thing! It was a computer issue. It only cost me about $35.00.

SOURCE: goes in reverse but dont move. in drive only goes 10mrh.

I think you need to bring that thing to a transmission shop. it is a bit surprising that a 5 y'old car would have a bad trans but maybe a transmission shop can save it. GL

SOURCE: the hood release isnt working. how can we open the

Hope this is not too late. I just worked on this exact car and problem. If the cable is broken upstream from the in car release handle here is my solution: The Stratus has four grill panels. Remove the screws from the upper two panels. The panels have a plastic rivet at the very top which can't be removed unless the hood is open so bend the panels up to gain access. With a flash light look through the grill openings and find the latch. The latch has three 12mm bolts holding it in. The two outside bolts are easily removed through the grill openings. The third bolt is tricky because it is lower and dead center to the grill. It is not in alignment with the openings. It is hard to even see it but with a long extension, universal joint and 12mm socket, it is possible to get to it and remove it. I got to it through the passenger side grill opening. With all the bolts removed, the hood opened with the unbolted latch still attached to it.

SOURCE: clunk noise park, reverse, drive 04 dodge stratus

i would like to know the amswer to that question as well, cause i bought a new 2004 ,6 cylinder ,4 door sxt and going from one cear to another,it jerks in gear .can you tell me if i have transmission problems.every time i tell the dealer they say it's normal,my temp gauge raises to the half mark without going 5 miles,is this normal,

SOURCE: 2001 Dodge grand caravan sport. Transmission

I need a little mor info. But the reason for the being stuck in 2nd gear is because when something goes wrong with the tranny. it goes into "LIMP" mode wich keeps the trans. from shifting out of 2nd when you are going forward. It does sound like your trans. is gone out though.