2005 Dodge Stratus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Stratus years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Dodge Stratus. That ranks 12th out of 13 Stratus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (18 complaints, 29%), typically at around 125,712 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 2 fires, 11 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 62owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 18 | 29% | 125,712 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 23% | 63,008 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 21% | 111,259 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 15% | 51,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 8% | 87,009 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 8% | 126,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 8% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 8% | 154,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% | 33,350 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | 40,341 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 34,250 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 64,402 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 128,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 121,517 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 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.
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Problem: On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.
Risk: This could cause the steering knuckle to crack and separate from the upper control arm, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle. The recall began on december 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: On certain sedans, the left and right rear outboard retractor and turning loop bolts on the seat belts may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the affected fasteners. The recall began on november 15, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it
Seatbelt snapped off from chest restraint on one seat, the other was locking mechanism
Got this car 2 years ago and from day 1 when applying the brakes all the way the car is almost uncontrolable the wheel pulls one way or the other bad so i have to pump them and then it still pulls and i have replaced the brakes 4 times to make sure it wasnt the disc and also replaced the wheel…
My seatbelts for my two window seats don't have the safety lock function. I was putting my sons car seat in my car and the seat belt wouldn't lock when i pulled it all the way out like its supposed to. I tried both sides and neither of them worked but both my front seatbelts work.
Takata there are several things that i have seen as a recall on a dodge stratus and tried to report it and whomever i be talking to is in denial about that my car is showing me the signs that it's needs to be fixed because it's a malfunction my ball joint is bad because of the front right steering…
Other Dodge Stratus years
← 2004 Stratus · 2006 Stratus →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Stratus | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Stratus | 74 | 0 |
| 2005 | 62 | 3 |
| 2004 Stratus | 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 2005 Dodge Stratus?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge Stratus?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.