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2004 Dodge Stratus

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2004 Dodge Stratus do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 168.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

113 reports with mileage · 31 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Suspension. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

24 crash reports1 fire reports6 injury reports

Equipment complaints

3 reports
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67,000 miles · Jul 24, 2008
EquipmentSuspension

2004 DODGE STRATUS 67,000 MILES THE REAR STRUT TOWER BROKE OFF OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO CORROSION CAUSING THE TOWER TO BECOME LODGED INTO THE TIRE, DAMAGING THE TIRE, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THIS ISSUE WAS CAUGHT PRIOR TO AN ACCIDENT. CHRYSLER IS UNABLE TO KEEP UP WITH THE DEMAND FOR THESE PARTS, LEADING M…

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2004 DODGE STRATUS 67,000 MILES THE REAR STRUT TOWER BROKE OFF OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO CORROSION CAUSING THE TOWER TO BECOME LODGED INTO THE TIRE, DAMAGING THE TIRE, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THIS ISSUE WAS CAUGHT PRIOR TO AN ACCIDENT. CHRYSLER IS UNABLE TO KEEP UP WITH THE DEMAND FOR THESE PARTS, LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A NATIONAL BACK-ORDER ON THE REAR STRUT MOUNTS AND MOUNTING PLATES AND THE DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME AS TO WHEN MY VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10235606

68,494 miles · Sep 27, 2007
EquipmentInterior LightingLatches/locks/linkages

THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ON THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER WILL ONLY BLOW ON HIGH. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS MALFUNCTION. THIS MALFUNCTION MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO HEAR THE RADIO AND TO REGULATE AN COMFTORABLE ATMOSPHERE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE INTERIOR BULB STOPPED FUNCTIONING ABOUT THREE WEEKS AFTER I PURC…

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THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ON THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER WILL ONLY BLOW ON HIGH. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS MALFUNCTION. THIS MALFUNCTION MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO HEAR THE RADIO AND TO REGULATE AN COMFTORABLE ATMOSPHERE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE INTERIOR BULB STOPPED FUNCTIONING ABOUT THREE WEEKS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AT 67,990 MILES AND THE CHILD SAFETY DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10204273

11,000 miles · Mar 28, 2005
EquipmentStructure

JACKING 2004 DODGE STRATUS. I USED THE JACK THAT WAS SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO JACK MY CAR TO ROTATE MY TIRES. THE REAR JACK POINTS (AS OUTLINED BY THE OWNER'S MANUAL) WERE USED. THE JACK POINTS ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE CAR. THE CAR WILL SLIDE (CAR WAS ON LEVEL SURFACE). I BROUGHT MY CAR TO HENDRICKS DODGE …

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JACKING 2004 DODGE STRATUS. I USED THE JACK THAT WAS SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO JACK MY CAR TO ROTATE MY TIRES. THE REAR JACK POINTS (AS OUTLINED BY THE OWNER'S MANUAL) WERE USED. THE JACK POINTS ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE CAR. THE CAR WILL SLIDE (CAR WAS ON LEVEL SURFACE). I BROUGHT MY CAR TO HENDRICKS DODGE IN CARY NC AND WE LOOKED AT FIVE OTHER DODGE STRATUS. EACH ONE WAS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. THE CONCLUSION WAS THAT THE DODGE REP NEEDED TO BE CONTACTED. TODAY, DODGE IS STATING THAT THE JACK AND JACK POINTS ON THE 2004 DODGE STRATUS ARE TO BE USED ONLY FOR EMERGENCY USE. THE JACK AND JACK POINTS ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR JACKING THE CAR FOR TIRE ROTATIONS. I FEEL THAT THERE IS A DANGER THAT SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT, ESPECIALLY IF THEY JACK THEIR CAR ON THE SIDE OF A ROAD TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10115962

Official recalls

3

15V338000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jun 2, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

04V313000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Jun 29, 2004

ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A LEAKAGE OF FUEL AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

03V443000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Nov 4, 2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. THOSE VEHICLES EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMP PRESSURE WILL RECEIVE FUEL PUMP MODIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.