On a 2004 Dodge Stratus, an instrument panel symbol that looks like a stylized engine (often with a check engine light illuminated alongside it) indicates a problem detected within the
powertrain control module (PCM). This is generally referred to as the
Check Engine Light. It doesn't pinpoint the exact problem, only that the computer has detected a malfunction somewhere in the engine's operation or related systems.
You'll need to have the code read using an OBD-II scanner to determine the specific issue causing the light to illuminate. This could range from something minor (like a loose gas cap) to something more serious (like a failing sensor or a major engine component problem).
