Major Problems with Dodge Stratus Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Dodge Stratus

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Dodge Stratus.

Model Year	Complaints
2006 Stratus	70
2005 Stratus	59
2004 Stratus	138
2003 Stratus	72
2002 Stratus	150
2001 Stratus	185
2000 Stratus	216
1999 Stratus	250

Worst 3 Dodge Stratus complaints

2004 Dodge Stratus AIR BAGS Victims: 8 Mileage: 179171 miles

1999 Dodge Stratus FRONTAL Victims: 5

2005 Dodge Stratus AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 50300 miles

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Problems with ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and SUSPENSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Stratus owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING jan 17 2008 car started leaking oil at 53 300 miles. call dealership said bring in to replace the main...	104 ~ 51260 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving a rented dodge stratus with the cruise control set at 60 mph the vehicle began to slow down...	83 ~ 52934 miles
SUSPENSION upper control arm pulling away at ball joint both sides of car could cause loss of control if completly breaks.	82 ~ 94044 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING fax fwd ltr on behalf of constituent re 2002 dodge stratus that blew up because of steering fluid leakage. *ts...	79 ~ 54806 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. the contact could not remove the key from the ignition. she must shift...	73 ~ 60364 miles
AIR BAGS my daughter was driving home when another vehicle made an illegal left turn in front of her. at the time...	72 ~ 58042 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN purchased the car in june 2007 still under warranty thinking i would not have problems since any repairs should be...	63 ~ 40790 miles
STEERING i was starting to turn left to enter a highway on ramp when suddenly the car lost steering for a...	61 ~ 94128 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. while driving 50 mph the vehicle lowered itself and a screeching noise was...	45 ~ 75166 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the throttle on this car is so poorly designed that when you want to proceed from a stop the car...	43 ~ 34976 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was driving on the highway 6:40 a.m. and crashed with tow horses i was driving at 150 km/hr and...	39 ~ 29694 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2006 dodge stratus. consumer is requesting any information on vehicle she purchased from nj treasury department. states it was taken	33 ~ 58149 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i had my dodge stratus (which has 37053 miles) have a radiator fan go bad for the second time in...	27 ~ 11187 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. the contact stated that she noticed fluid leaking from her vehicle. the...	25 ~ 109559 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. the contact stated that the brakes failed while driving. there were no warning...	25 ~ 25283 miles
POWER TRAIN my ball joint snaped and my radiator whas heated up badle i put a whole in my radator hose as	24 ~ 47033 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC purchased the car in june 2007 still under warranty thinking i would not have problems since any repairs should be...	23 ~ 14127 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS purchased a 2004 dodge stratus in july of 2003. by demeber 2003 at 6 00 miles the rotors needed to...	21 ~ 4144 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving a rented dodge stratus with the cruise control set at 60 mph the vehicle began to slow down...	19 ~ 73491 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE pressure build-up in the gas tank caused the fuel pump ass'y seal to blow out and gas to pour out...	18 ~ 63479 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. while driving at various speeds the front passenger side wheel rattled. while...	17 ~ 112018 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. while driving 50 mph the vehicle lowered itself and a screeching noise was...	16 ~ 50802 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl*- the contact has a complaint that the paint is peeling off of the back bumper. he noticed two weeks...	15 ~ 67453 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION click sound in left front area when accelerating (fwd and reverse) and breaking. seems to be a common problem with	15 ~ 49577 miles
STRUCTURE my car leaks water into the passenger compartment when i run defrosters/air conditioning. i looked this up on line...	14 ~ 18374 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when driving at low speeds there was a wrapping noise in the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was...	14 ~ 2464 miles
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. while driving at various speeds the front passenger side wheel rattled. while...	13 ~ 112091 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tamara recall my fuel tank has a evaporation leak and the mechanic said it's from the screws that hold the...	11 ~ 121080 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge stratus. the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph the right front wheel...	11 ~ 61407 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car does the following at random- when driving at low speeds it dies sometimes when pulling into parking spaces the...	11 ~ 66374 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when trying to stop vehicle would not stop. consumer had to turn off the engine to stop vehicle. ak slc...	11 ~ 3909 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i purchased a 04 dodge stratus with a 2.7 engine and need to replace the water pump which is expensive....	10 ~ 38180 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge stratus. the contact stated that there were no air bags and no horn in...	10 ~ 48975 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION while parked the vehicle engage into drive or reverse. *ak the knob was extremely sensitive and the least little touch	10 ~ 32051 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i bought my dodge stratus in feb. of 2004 it is a 2003. since then it has been in the...	10 ~ 19579 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM purchased the car in june 2007 still under warranty thinking i would not have problems since any repairs should be...	9 ~ 52641 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after being in an accident head on there was not much damage to vehicle soon after consumer got out of	9 ~ 63175 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the rear middle seat belt latch didn't lock in place and the rear left seat belt wouldn't retract. *ak...	9 ~ 31818 miles
TIRES 1. driving at 45-50 mph on straight highway 2. catastrophic tire failure on right rear. inside of side wall of	8 ~ 54513 miles
EQUIPMENT i was driving my 2005 dodge stratus sxt along on a gravel road on oct 12 2008 and had a...	8 ~ 49550 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus. while driving 35 mph heard a noise in the tire area and...	8 ~ 39544 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN after having my transmission lines repaired due to a leak i decided to take my car out on a test...	8 ~ 20750 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC at around 32 000 miles the brake shoe bolts broke and the shoe got caught in the rim causing...	8 ~ 4000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY while driving there was a sound coming from the rear which sounded like grinding in the wheels or in the...	8 ~ 20626 miles
SEAT BELTS ii was in a accident and my seatbelt did not lock nor did the airbags deploy. i rearended someone at...	7 ~ 47277 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING the blower motor resistor on the air conditioner/heater will only blow on high. i would like to know if there...	7 ~ 15213 miles
SEATS my daughter was driving home when another vehicle made an illegal left turn in front of her. at the time...	7 ~ 34531 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving a rented dodge stratus with the cruise control set at 60 mph the vehicle began to slow down...	7 ~ 32500 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING dt: the consumer took vehicle to a dealership and repair shop several times for a squeaking noise that came from...	7 ~ 4714 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the 2003 dodge stratus we own is not safe for driving. rapidly overheating and shutting down near accident with sudden...	7 ~ 15598 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC car has been in 19 times in 18 months for 15 separate issues. motor seems to have finally blown. took...	7 ~ 35718 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. he stated that while driving at speeds of 10 mph the vehicle...	6 ~ 22367 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. she smelled a strong odor of gasoline in her vehicle after filling...	6 ~ 29095 miles
COLUMN > STEERING in late july i was parked in my 2005 dodge stratus rt 2 door coupe with the car still running....	6 ~ 33923 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into school bus head on. upon impact driver's side air bag deployed...	6 ~ 28500 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i purchased a 2004 dodge stratus on 4/13/04. on 5/22/04 i brought the vehicle to a service center for the...	6 ~ 66707 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i am so dissatisfied with my 2002 dodge stratus se. ever since i bought my car in jan 2003 i...	6 ~ 2300 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer noticed both rear rims and front passenger side rim were bent at 4000 miles. dealer refused to replace them	6 ~ 8333 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge stratus. the contact stated that there were no air bags and no horn in...	5 ~ 38532 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN this issue has happened to my 2005 dodge stratus 3 times already. i have a manual transmission and approximately every...	5 ~ 12400 miles
VISIBILITY attempted use of windshield wiper fluid and no fluid came out and severely smeared window. went home put in fluid....	5 ~ 51436 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i had my dodge stratus (which has 37053 miles) have a radiator fan go bad for the second time in...	5 ~ 31411 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i had my dodge stratus (which has 37053 miles) have a radiator fan go bad for the second time in...	5 ~ 49411 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS turned into a parking spotand heard something pop in steering wheel area. now the air bag light is staying on	5 ~ 35200 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING in or around october 2004 i took my car in for it's 30 000 checkup. i have a 2002 dodge...	5 ~ 12018 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL my car is pulling to right pops every time you move clickes in turning even in the slites turning shocks...	4 ~ 82750 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the blower motor resistor on the air conditioner/heater will only blow on high. i would like to know if there...	4 ~ 34624 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION i was driving at about 30 mph and drove over a slight depression in the pavement when i heard a...	4 ~ 45763 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY while using the air conditioning the blower motor will only work on high. had the car serviced at the dealership...	4 ~ 29510 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i purchased a 2004 dodge stratus on 4/13/04. on 5/22/04 i brought the vehicle to a service center for the...	4 ~ 11787 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT my car makes a loud clicking/grinding noise while applying the brakes and turning. i have had the steering rack replaced...	4 ~ 44900 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION i bought my 2002 dodge stratus brand new in july 2002 and had to have the left wheel bearing replaced...	4 ~ 25000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY my windshield cracked on the passenger side of my dodge stratus i was told by the company that replaced my...	3 ~ 33633 miles
CHILD SEAT i went and had my children's car seats inspected by our local injury prevention and highway patrol to make sure...	3 ~ 23333 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge stratus with kelly charger gt tires (n/a) size 205/60/ r16. while the vehicle...	3 ~ 67700 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i had a 2000 dodge stratus se which caught on fire in my driveway after my daughter returned home with...	3 ~ 90000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 2004 dodge stratus left axle broke off while driving. consumer also states that the tire fell off brake rotor was...	3 ~ 3000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS my daughter was driving home when another vehicle made an illegal left turn in front of her. at the time...	3 ~ 10173 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM in late july i was parked in my 2005 dodge stratus rt 2 door coupe with the car still running....	3 ~ 6334 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE the consumer was told by the dealer that the parts were ordered for the 2005 dodge stratus right steering knuckle...	3 ~ 22697 miles
RIM > WHEELS i was driving at about 30 mph and coming to a slow for a stop light when it sounded like...	3 ~ 37329 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS wheel lugs breaking off while tighting with a torque wrench...	3 ~ 1700 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	3 ~ 45000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the blower in my heating and air system keeps failing only working at the highest setting. i've had it replaced...	3 ~ 88777 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING when consumer is making a turn the vehicles' steering wheels makes a loud noise. vehicle was serviced by a dealership...	3 ~ 62000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING this should be handled as a top priority investigation. the front axles bearings have been replaced 3 times on right...	3 ~ 23667 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	3 ~ 35696 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS on both rear and one front seat belt the lock that holds the seat belt tight in case of an...	3
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE defective timing belt tension. ph...	3 ~ 33667 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS driver's seat moves within the seat track. the seat is so loose that it will not lock within the track.	3 ~ 67 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER the vehicle was purchased in 2013 " as is" (used) f rom a car lot. there were at least 2...	2 ~ 111209 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus. the contact stated that the trunk failed to remain open as a...	2 ~ 100500 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN oil leaked from under my car and i thought it was a faulty oil filter. it was diagnosed as a...	2 ~ 23950 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING with no ryme or rythem the winsheild wipers fail to turn on power locks fail to work and turn sygnals...	2 ~ 109591 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. she smelled a strong odor of gasoline in her vehicle after filling...	2 ~ 26500 miles
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION 2004 dodge stratus rear upper strut mounts breaking from corrosion. i have pictures and the parts that i can send.	2 ~ 97498 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS we had taken our car in to the dodge dealer here in okeechobee. it was having a regular tune-up and...	2 ~ 16726 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION purchased the car in june 2007 still under warranty thinking i would not have problems since any repairs should be...	2 ~ 13714 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge stratus. while driving 60 mph the vehicle experienced engine failure at the head of...	2 ~ 42500 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the blower motor resistor on the air conditioner/heater will only blow on high. i would like to know if there...	2 ~ 46100 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds or while at an idle the engine stalled without warning. although this...	2 ~ 25723 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was...	2 ~ 10000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i was driving at about 30 mph and coming to a slow for a stop light when it sounded like...	2 ~ 13493 miles
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS the consumer request that an air bag on/off switch be installed in her 2000 dodge stratus. nm jb...	2
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer jump started the vehicle it started up and then stalled. a popping noise was heard coming from the front....	2 ~ 8771 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT jacking 2004 dodge stratus. i used the jack that was supplied by the manufacturer to jack my car to rotate...	2 ~ 32500 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER when driving fuel gauge dropped to empty. as a result consumer was forced to put fuel into the vehicle everyday.	2 ~ 23500 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving 40 mph the vehicle's axle's shaft broke without warning. the consumer was concerned that the wheel would separate	2 ~ 37500 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 80 000 miles on the transmission. the car would no longer move. leaving me stranded. costing $1 500 for a...	2 ~ 81500 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving on i-290 ( 3 lane super highway just outside chicago) the asd (automatic shut down) switch activated and	2 ~ 33718 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE consumer took vehicle to the dealership for a state inspection and the mechanic determined the power steering pump failed. consumer...	2 ~ 31222 miles
PARKING BRAKE dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	2 ~ 23500 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	2 ~ 48500 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY rear defroster button works erratically. *ak...	2
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i have constantly taken my car in for the same reasons. the car jerks the whole car vibrates when it...	2 ~ 1500 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT the 2003 dodge stratus we own is not safe for driving. rapidly overheating and shutting down near accident with sudden...	2 ~ 52092 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT my car makes a loud clicking/grinding noise while applying the brakes and turning. i have had the steering rack replaced...	2 ~ 19300 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving about 55 mph the driver heard a loud noise. when she pulled over and inspected the vehicle she	2
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pump has failed where plug attached to another plug inside the gas tank which was extremely "hot" when removed....	2 ~ 35500 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING not done in a reasonable amount of time. no parts available.*jb...	2 ~ 39500 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN engine was running in park and emergency brake not applied. consumer was on side of vehicle when it shifted to	2 ~ 65500 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly. dealer has inspected vehicle and was not able to duplicate or correct problem. *ak...	2
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY while husband was just sitting in vehicle his back windows exploded. no injuries were sustained.*ak...	2 ~ 22823 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal falls away at slow speed and brakes are very noisy....	2
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving rear left tire shifted inward and vehicle was hard to steer. dealer determined that the bolt that connected	2 ~ 48400 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. while driving 65 mph the vehicle shook and a noise could be...	1 ~ 147000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS driving a 2006 dodge stratus when another car rear ended me going about 60mph. this pushed my vehicle into another...	1 ~ 60000 miles
TANK VALVE/GAUGE > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER my car is leaking gas and the fuel neck has rusted. apparently there is a national back order on this...	1
WATER HEATER > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER blower motor for heater appears to be bad. heater only works on high. this also causes the car to run	1
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus. the contact paid $349 for a fuel injector replacement. afterwards she was informed...	1 ~ 81000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER gas filler pipe is cracked and needs to be replaced. has been on order for almost 3 months due to	1 ~ 65000 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. while driving 65 mph the contact heard a faint grinding sound that gradually...	1 ~ 84000 miles
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge stratus. the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked and was caused...	1 ~ 68000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i had my dodge stratus (which has 37053 miles) have a radiator fan go bad for the second time in...	1 ~ 37053 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL about two weeks ago i was driving my car and when i went to let off of my brake pedal...	1
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT 2004 dodge stratus. 2006 britax safe voyage car seat harness retainer clip is thin and bent and does not hold	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a red light the engine stalled without warning and would not restart. the...	1 ~ 154000 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM please tell me if there is an recall for the control that turns on the heat and the air? i...	1
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING multi-function stalk to the left of the steering wheel with the headlamp and turn signal swtiches has malfunctioned twice now....	1 ~ 35550 miles
SWITCH > TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING multi-function stalk to the left of the steering wheel with the headlamp and turn signal swtiches has malfunctioned twice now....	1 ~ 35550 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY dt: where the hood fastened there was a lever in the outer skin of the hood where it was not...	1 ~ 137000 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: while driving the vehicle lost power. caller saaid that she had to get the vehicle jumped that same day...	1 ~ 24000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while drivingin inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and off on its own. the driver noticed that the...	1
POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > DRAG > LINKAGES there was a complaint i just read by [xxx] odi cse number[xxx] and i agree with him about this complaint...	1 ~ 59000 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES 01v005002/seat mounting bolts. driver's side seat moves when braking. consumer took the vehicle to dealer and contacted the manufacturer...	1 ~ 55000 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY multiple failures continually steering problems. engine leaked oil no a/c or heated ect. *bf the consumer stated that the steering...	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR left rear shock was rattling around within the coil spring. upon investigation found that the upper spring/shock mount which is...	1
AUTOMATIC > SLACK ADJUSTERS > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	1 ~ 47000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR extended stopping distance steering wheel shook immensely while going down hills trying to stop. had to replace roters before 20...	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT dealer will replace coil spring. consumer stated vehicle still under warranty but this coil is not covered and will cost	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vehicle transmission failed without warning while driving. *mr without warning the transmission made a noise and then failed. transmission fluid...	1 ~ 82025 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING my car makes a loud clicking/grinding noise while applying the brakes and turning. i have had the steering rack replaced...	1 ~ 4600 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY our dodge stratus had 38 000 miles on it when the switch controlling the wiper blades/washer system failed while driving....	1 ~ 38480 miles
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer took vehicle to dealer to have a regular check up. after leaving the dealer parked the vehicle and it...	1 ~ 45000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 03/13/03 then 04/05 my vehicle caught fire while i was driving both times the vehicle was repaired. the incident was	1 ~ 5 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i am so dissatisfied with my 2002 dodge stratus se. ever since i bought my car in jan 2003 i...	1
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION i am so dissatisfied with my 2002 dodge stratus se. ever since i bought my car in jan 2003 i...	1
SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states that vehicle shift gears without applying brakes. please provide additional information. ts...	1
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM consumer experienced head gasket failure. other failures included rear seat belt problems no power on the back windows egr valve	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY consumer states that the window on the sun roof of the vehicle shattered while the consumer was driving and some	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING car has been in 19 times in 18 months for 15 separate issues. motor seems to have finally blown. took...	1
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS this was not the result of an accident. at 22 000 miles the brake cylinder should not be leaking fluid.*ak...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS brakes failed while applyed at 55 mph brake pedal went to the floor and caused a vehicle crash. dealer notified....	1
DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i purchased a 200 dodge stratus es in jan 2001 from a toyota of new orleans dealer. after purchase i...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST vehicle is experiencing the same as in recall number 00 v 196 000 for the brake hose but vehicle vin	1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i had my brakes replaced at 23000 miles and every 3 months since. they are only wearing on the driver's...	1 ~ 23706 miles
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle surges at highway speeds worse with the a/c on consumer was informed that a computer update is coming	1
SUPPLY > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR this is the nut that holds the wheel on the car. it keeps coming loose. we noticed it before the...	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt: consumer bought car in 1999. two years later transmission failed and consumer paid $2 500 to replace it. consumer...	1 ~ 30000 miles
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS during normal operation of vehicle and when pushing down on pedal pedal would push back and there was vibration. consumer...	1
TORSION BAR > SPRINGS > FRONT when turning steering wheel there is a constant cracking sound vehicle taken to dealer 8 times steering column was replaced...	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake drums and rotors keep getting warped causing vibration pulling and loss of pedal. transmission erratic - drops out of	1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE the hood mat has a worn spot in it that goes through to the paint from a hose that is	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY both rear view mirrors are power and will not go downward with power button. *ak...	1
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT light bulb within the trunk burned out due to no cover over the light bulb which put a hole in	1
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield washer/ wiper system failure - vehicle to dealer several times in last three years - dealer cut the washer...	1

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What year Dodge Stratus is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 8 years, Dodge Stratus models of 2005, 2006, 2003 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Dodge Stratus?

Dodge Stratus models of 1999 and 2000 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

Torque wrench

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Mechanic tool set

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Tool box

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