Major Problems with 2003 Dodge Stratus Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Dodge Stratus

2003 Dodge Stratus AIR BAGS Victims: 3

2003 Dodge Stratus FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 31849 miles

2003 Dodge Stratus AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 63000 miles

Browse 2003 Dodge Stratus complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, REAR and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Stratus owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS steering column makes a popping noise. airbag light comes on and is in-operative according to dodge dealer. cruise control is...	10 ~ 62183 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION after having my transmission lines repaired due to a leak i decided to take my car out on a test...	7 ~ 84764 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i turned on my car and the engine accelerated to 3 500 rpm. the gas pedal is not engaged and	6 ~ 76563 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a 2003 dodge stratus sxt sedan 2.4l. when i bought the car i happened to notice that there...	6 ~ 34750 miles
SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus. while driving 55 mph the strut mounts seized. the contact was able to...	5 ~ 104187 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes made a grinding noise when depressed which was either caused by the calipers or the brake hose collapsing...	5 ~ 12802 miles
ENGINE was stopped at a traffic light and the car "chugged" and then stalled. it restarted immediately and i passed through...	4 ~ 148509 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING reliable mechanics refused to change the oil on my 2003 dodge stratus because they don't want to be responsible for...	4 ~ 30000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have 2003 dodge status with the 2.4l 4 cylinder engine and automatic transmission. after coming back from a trip...	4 ~ 40372 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM was stopped at a traffic light and the car "chugged" and then stalled. it restarted immediately and i passed through...	3 ~ 135667 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt: the contact stated while driving felt a slight bump while turning the wheels. he took the vehicle to a...	3 ~ 38600 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my car has 41 000 miles. it is a 2003 dodge stratus. the past week i have noticed the transmission...	3 ~ 41165 miles
STRUCTURE 2003 stratus sxt. numerous water leaks. i bought this car brand new in march 2003. by april it had a...	3 ~ 21300 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE bought a car from dodge in lubbock tx have not received mt plates or sticker for the car called dodge...	3 ~ 60667 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM turned into a parking spotand heard something pop in steering wheel area. now the air bag light is staying on	2 ~ 108500 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the consumer took vehicle to a dealership and repair shop several times for a squeaking noise that came from...	2 ~ 64000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i own a 2003 stratus the paint began to fade back in 2005 since then i have contacted the manufacturer...	2 ~ 72150 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...	2 ~ 16500 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i bought my dodge stratus in feb. of 2004 it is a 2003. since then it has been in the...	2 ~ 19500 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the car had been wrecked before we bought it and we were never told about it. it has front end	2 ~ 11500 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING i purchased a 2003 dodge stratus and since then it has been in the repair shop 5 times there is...	2
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i own a 2003 dodge stratus sxt sedan 2.4l. when i bought the car i happened to notice that there...	2 ~ 4500 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the car one once moving and then i stop and put foot on brake put gear in reverse and give...	1 ~ 196000 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...	1 ~ 45000 miles
STEERING while driving my 2003 dodge stratus i was in the process of turning and i heard a kind of snap...	1 ~ 114150 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION about two months ago the upper ball joint in my 2003 dodge stratus vehicle broke while my boyfriend was driving....	1 ~ 125527 miles
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
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1. i took my car to have the oil changed. 2. engine light came on & was reset. 3. fuel...	1 ~ 57775 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...	1
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...	1 ~ 20000 miles
EQUIPMENT 2003 dodge stratus fuel gauge dial continues to shift to empty once fuel is placed in gas tank showing empty...	1 ~ 82000 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...	1 ~ 48306 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	1 ~ 39000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the consumer took vehicle to a dealership and repair shop several times for a squeaking noise that came from...	1 ~ 33000 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...	1 ~ 33000 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE reported noise in front end of 2002 dodge stratus dealer found no problem. while driving vehicle down the highway the...	1 ~ 64000 miles
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....	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY i bought my dodge stratus in feb. of 2004 it is a 2003. since then it has been in the...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i bought my dodge stratus in feb. of 2004 it is a 2003. since then it has been in the...	1
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
COLUMN > STEERING i have a 2003 dodge stratusni just brought the car not even a year ago and i am having a...	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the 2003 dodge stratus we own is not safe for driving. rapidly overheating and shutting down near accident with sudden...	1 ~ 9183 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...	1 ~ 9183 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...	1 ~ 9183 miles
SEAT BELTS vehicle was started up and suddenly the driver's seat belt mechanism was activated. it held passenger too tight unable to	1
TIRES the car had been wrecked before we bought it and we were never told about it. it has front end	1 ~ 23000 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.	1 ~ 200 miles

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