2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Stratus Coupe years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Stratus Coupe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (9 complaints, 56%), typically at around 68,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 56% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 13% | 119,102 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Same dash warping problem as many others. I suspect this it is more widespread than what you see here. I'm concerned that the warping could affect air bag deployment.
The entire dashboard from driver's side to passenger side as well as from the front where it meets the windshield to where it wraps over and connects to entire panel facing the front seats is warping and pulling away from everything it is suppose to help hold into place. It is now rising above the…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus coupe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v338000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
Same dash warping problem as many others have posted. Not holding my breath for a replacement though. *tr
I own a 2003 dodge stratus coupe in which the dashboard is warping and coming a loose. I purchased this car used in 2008 in great condition, however after owning it for a few months the dashboard started pulling away from the speedometer, the air condition vents and other places on the board. Just…
Other Dodge Stratus Coupe years
← 2002 Stratus Coupe · 2004 Stratus Coupe →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Stratus Coupe | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Stratus Coupe | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 Stratus Coupe | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 Stratus Coupe | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Stratus Coupe model years, the 2003 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.