What can cause the timing belt to break on a 2000 dodge stratus?

I have a chance to buy a 2000 Dodge Stratus sight unseen. The seller says the engine turns over really fast as if the timing belt is off or broken. Is there a common problem with these cars that causes belt failure? Also, is it an interference engine?|||more than likely the timing chain tensioner may have got worn out on it and that caused it to break or age or neglect will cause it,that might be one you want to stay away from though it may cost more to repair it than its actually worth,good luck.|||They want you to change the belt every 60,000 miles. if not then your Looking for trouble. Most people don't do it and they wonder why they have problems. This is not a interference engine|||Timing belts wear out just like anything else, there's a lot of load on them. Many manufactures recommend you replace them every 60 thousand miles.|||the only thing that usually causes a timing belt to break is age. Most manufactures recommend that they be replaced every 50,000 -60,000 miles.





Some vehicles that break a timing belt that have minimal clearance between pstons and valves can end up bending valves as the pistons and valves smash together when the belt breaks.. but not sure about this model... Ring Dodge and ask the workshop if that damage might occur|||I would not buy it! Personal opinion only.|||Don't buy it. Could be bent valves, bad cam, a backfire due to jumped timing. You don't want to get in this mess.|||the belt is 8 years old, how long do you think such a belt should last. this is normal wear on an 8 year old car.|||If the belt broke, the engine is junk because it is most definately an interference engine. The only thing that would cause a timing belt to break would be age, wear, heat and friction. Also the timing tensioner may have failed causing belt to fail also. Look at about 3000 dollars to get it replaced. And that doesn't include labor.|||ANYTHING BECASUE DODGES ARE **** CARS. YES IT IS A COMMON THING FOR THOSE CARS. TRY AN IMPORT NEXT TIME U BUY A CAR BUD!


OH AND WHEN EVER U HEAR INTERFERENCE ENGINE SAY NO.


WAY TOO MUCH TROUBLE UNLESS YOU HAVE BIG MONEY TO GET THEM WORJKED ON