2004 Dodge Stratus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Stratus years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Dodge Stratus. That ranks 9th out of 13 Stratus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (38 complaints, 26%), typically at around 79,900 miles. Complaints mention 24 crashes, 1 fire, 17 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 144owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 24complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Dodge Stratus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 38 | 26% | 79,900 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 15% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 11% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 10% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 9% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 9% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 8% | 37,980 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 6% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 6% | 29,493 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 5% | 26,986 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 3% | 106,183 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 117,955 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 35,550 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 68,494 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 68,494 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 100,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Dodge Stratus recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
Risk: Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated while reversing, the passenger's side front wheel detached. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact referenced an unknown…
Fuel pump went out and in order for me to replace the fuel pump you have drop the tank. I could not get the intake hose off or the smaller fuel line along side it off. And there very little room to work with to get it off. And I have purchased the vehicle a little over a year ago and was not told…
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds and then lost motive power. Additionally, the front passenger's side ball stud separated from the ball joint housing, and the front passenger's side tire was stuck…
2.7 liter engine should be recalled and replaced because? 1. The internal water pump which have been known to wear out prematurely and destroy the engine regardless how well the owner maintains vehicle. 2. Subframe and rear suspension crossmember should be replace due to rotting out prematurely. 3…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge stratus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there were unknown rattling sounds coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the wheels were wobbling as if they were going to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be…
Other Dodge Stratus years
← 2003 Stratus · 2005 Stratus →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Stratus | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Stratus | 74 | 0 |
| 2005 Stratus | 62 | 3 |
| 2004 | 144 | 3 |
| 2003 Stratus | 75 | 2 |
| 2002 Stratus | 150 | 2 |
| 2001 Stratus | 186 | 10 |
| 2000 Stratus | 216 | 5 |
| 1999 Stratus | 251 | 3 |
| 1998 Stratus | 272 | 3 |
| 1997 Stratus | 349 | 4 |
| 1996 Stratus | 554 | 7 |
| 1995 Stratus | 318 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Stratus?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 38 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Dodge Stratus?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Dodge Stratus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Stratus model years, the 2004 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.