Illustration2004 STRATUS MADE A WHISTLING NOISE THAT CAME FROM THE ENGINE WHEN DRIVING 70-80 MPH. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED IT SOUNDED AS IF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO FALL APART. THE CONSUMER THINKS SOMETHING IS LOOSE OR BROKE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. HE THINKS IT MAY BE THE STEERING, TRANSMISSION OR THE RACK AND PINION. *JB
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
210–25K
2425–50K
2250–75K
1475–100K
22100–150K
10150K+
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
Steering complaints
13 reportsA CLANKING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. RIGHT FRONT SIDE COLLAPSED ONTO THE GROUND. VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE, AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING KNUCKLE SHEARED OFF AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
I PURCHASED A 2004 DODGE STRATUS ON 4/13/04. ON 5/22/04 I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE CENTER FOR THE FIRST OIL CHANGE. UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE RACK , THEY DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS WIDESPREAD SEVERE CORROSION TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING TIE RODS, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, ETC.. THEY ADVISED ME THAT T…
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I PURCHASED A 2004 DODGE STRATUS ON 4/13/04. ON 5/22/04 I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE CENTER FOR THE FIRST OIL CHANGE. UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE RACK , THEY DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS WIDESPREAD SEVERE CORROSION TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING TIE RODS, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, ETC.. THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY FELT THAT, LEFT UNCORRECTED, THE SITUATION PRESENTED A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK I HAVE JPEG IMAGES OF SOME OF THE AFFECTED AREAS THAT CAN BE SENT BY E-MAIL. FROM WHAT I CAN SEE, THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Official recalls
315V338000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.