Dodge Stratus Reliability Problems

Stratus owners have made 725 complaints over 13 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 19th in overall reliability out of 29 Dodge models, with real engine and transmission concerns.

2 Common Dodge Stratus Problems

A list of some of the most common issues Stratus owners have to deal with.

  1. Cracked Dashboards

    Is your Dodge dashboard falling apart and breaking into pieces? Have you been watching the cracks grow bigger and bigger with each passing month? Do you feel helpless as your dashboard caves in on itself? Trust me, you're not alone.

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What Stratus Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Stratus Generations

The Stratus has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2001–2007).

Stratus Key Numbers

  1. 725 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 264 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 34 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Recent Stratus News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. Have a beige interior Stratus?

    Your car may have been recalled a second time for failing passenger side sun visors. The cars were previously repaired for a June 2015 recall using an incorrect part that may not prevent the passenger-side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal airbag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.

    During the 2015 recall, the recalled vehicles weren't properly identified and given more faulty parts.

    keep reading article "Stratus Sun Visors Recalled (Again)"

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