Major Problems with 2004 Dodge Stratus Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Dodge Stratus

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

2004 Dodge Stratus VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 4 Mileage: 150000 miles

2004 Dodge Stratus RETRACTOR Victims: 2

Browse 2004 Dodge Stratus complaints by category

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
REAR > SUSPENSION the left rear lower arm control snapped causing damaged to the leftside drivetrain components including frame and cross member the	17 ~ 66158 miles
SUSPENSION i was driving at 30mph coming to stop where i heard this loud clunk like if i ran over a...	14 ~ 62026 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when putting the vehicle in reverse it surged backwards. this caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and	12 ~ 69656 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car does the following at random- when driving at low speeds it dies sometimes when pulling into parking spaces the...	12 ~ 34290 miles
AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle the airbag light illuminated without any prior problems. called chrysler dealer who...	10 ~ 90182 miles
STEERING 2004 stratus made a whistling noise that came from the engine when driving 70-80 mph. *ts the consumer stated it...	9 ~ 101249 miles
POWER TRAIN click sound in left front area when accelerating (fwd and reverse) and breaking. seems to be a common problem with	6 ~ 46171 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car was sitting in parking lot for about 8 hours started car loud squealing noise while in park and no...	6 ~ 39502 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when the gear shifter was bumped it shifted from drive to neutral. *nm...	6 ~ 40107 miles
STRUCTURE i have an 04 stratus coupe i bought new the dash is coming apart at the defroster vent. it on	5 ~ 27000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my car sometimes shuts off while in parking lots or at red lights. when i got out last time i...	5 ~ 32593 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer's vehicle was involved in head on collision whereby the seat belt did not secure the consumer causing him to...	5 ~ 15276 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i have an 04 stratus coupe i bought used the dash is coming apart at the defroster vent. it seems	4 ~ 72500 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...	4 ~ 52221 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i went to visit son and yes i took it to auto zone to have it checked to make sure...	3 ~ 93733 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge stratus. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph she applied the brakes...	3 ~ 114855 miles
ENGINE i was driving home and felt a miss in the engine placed in neutral to see if it was just...	3 ~ 70788 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated during filling up the vehicle the gas tank does not click alerting the contact it is	3 ~ 122667 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition locked up as if car is in drive and will not release the key. *nm...	3 ~ 23053 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...	3 ~ 29333 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...	3 ~ 5716 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION click sound in left front area when accelerating (fwd and reverse) and breaking. seems to be a common problem with	2 ~ 41523 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC at 19000 miles the front rotors had to be replaced due to warpage. dealership says it is not covered under...	2 ~ 49500 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
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS when i took my 04 stratus to have the tires rotated at 5000 miles the professional shop i took it...	2 ~ 2500 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...	2 ~ 67505 miles
WHEELS while driving there was a sound coming from the rear which sounded like grinding in the wheels or in the...	2 ~ 60 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING i purchased a 2004 dodge stratus on 4/13/04. on 5/22/04 i brought the vehicle to a service center for the...	2 ~ 18052 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...	2 ~ 1552 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car does the following at random- when driving at low speeds it dies sometimes when pulling into parking spaces the...	2 ~ 16888 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...	2 ~ 3218 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL lately when i drive my car the check engine light will come on and then a couple minutes after it...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY my windshield cracked on the passenger side of my dodge stratus i was told by the company that replaced my...	1 ~ 100900 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER my windshield cracked on the passenger side of my dodge stratus i was told by the company that replaced my...	1 ~ 100900 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....	1 ~ 119376 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...	1
EQUIPMENT 2004 dodge stratus 67 000 miles the rear strut tower broke off of the vehicle due to corrosion causing the...	1 ~ 67000 miles
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION 2004 dodge stratus rear upper strut mounts breaking from corrosion. i have pictures and the parts that i can send.	1 ~ 104995 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...	1 ~ 31000 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...	1 ~ 68494 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...	1 ~ 68494 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING the blower motor resistor on the air conditioner/heater will only blow on high. i would like to know if there...	1 ~ 68494 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2004 dodge stratus with rear end problems. consumer had the resonator replaced and then was told the rear struts needed...	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
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...	1 ~ 51445 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated that while driving 40 mph on wet roads smoke began to erupt from under the hood....	1 ~ 43000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while driving 45mph with steady brake pressure applied the abs brakes locked up resulting in a...	1 ~ 32000 miles
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
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM multi-function stalk to the left of the steering wheel with the headlamp and turn signal swtiches has malfunctioned twice now....	1 ~ 35550 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
CHILD SEAT dt: while driving home today and as consumer rounded a corner the child safety seat came out of the base...	1
RIM > WHEELS i was driving at about 30 mph and coming to a slow for a stop light when it sounded like...	1 ~ 26986 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...	1 ~ 32000 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE a clanking noise started coming from the front of the vehicle. right front side collapsed onto the ground. vehicle was...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer's vehicle was involved in head on collision whereby the seat belt did not secure the consumer causing him to...	1 ~ 8800 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...	1 ~ 11000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when vehicle is parked and the owner inserts the key in the ignition the switch will not move causing the...	1
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.	1 ~ 25000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving at low speeds vehicle stalled. *ak after the vehicle stalls it cuts off even when the consumers foot	1 ~ 12200 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	1 ~ 20436 miles

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