Dodge Stratus years to avoid
More than twice the Stratus's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Dodge Stratus years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Dodge Stratus complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge Stratus problems
All model years combined.
- Engine989
- Brakes340
- Steering298
- Transmission297
- Suspension280
- Electrical251
- Airbags193
- Fuel system110
- Acceleration108
- Body81
- Visibility77
- Seat belts59
Most reported problems on the Dodge Stratus
Fire or smoke 200Ball joint 190Stalling 113No deployment 83Brake failure 58ABS 37
Dodge Stratus problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 95 | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 71 | 74 | Suspension | 52,000 | 0 | 19 | |
| 2005 | 73 | 62 | Engine | 73,083 | 3 | 14 | |
| 2004 | 49 | 144 | Suspension | 66,887 | 3 | 24 | |
| 2003 | 75 | 75 | Airbags | 64,000 | 2 | 7 | |
| 2002 | 50 | 150 | Engine | 68,000 | 2 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 36 | 186 | Engine | 70,300 | 10 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 216 | Steering | 89,000 | 5 | 16 | |
| 1999 | - | 251 | Engine | 91,000 | 3 | 23 | |
| 1998 | - | 272 | Engine | 75,000 | 3 | 25 | |
| 1997 | - | 349 | Engine | 100,000 | 4 | 28 | |
| 1996 | - | 553 | Engine | 96,908 | 7 | 36 | |
| 1995 | - | 318 | Engine | 97,000 | 7 | 28 | |
| 1992 | - | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 27
Questions about the Dodge Stratus
What years of the Dodge Stratus should you avoid?
2001 and 2002. Each has more than twice the Dodge Stratus's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 186, mostly about engine and suspension.
What is the best year for a used Dodge Stratus?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Stratus?
Engine, with 989 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (340) and steering (298).
How many recalls does the Dodge Stratus have?
27 recalls between 1992 and 2007. The 2001 model year has the most, with 10.
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