When replacing the Clock Spring I noticed the Airbag serial number matched numbers from other vehicles for recall but my vehicle was not listed in recall.Vin number [XXX] 2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2003 Dodge Stratus airbags problems
15 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 57,775. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 57,775
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal3
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
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Dodge Stratus airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Dodge Stratus airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V338000 · Recall details
What 2003 Dodge Stratus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus. The contact stated that the vehicle's horn had no functionality and the vehicle speed control did not function. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and the dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000. The VIN was not provided.
While driving my 2003 dodge stratus, I was in the process of turning and I heard a kind of snap and then I felt and heard a grinding in my steering wheel. For about a week whenever I had to make a turn there was this noise list a spring was caught and almost would get caught and I would have to quickly jerk the steering wheel so it wouldn't get stuck and keep me from turning. My airbag light came on and stays on, so it won,t deploy in an accident, my horn doesn't work, and I lost function of my speed control. I was told this is my clockspring. This faulty clockspring was recalled in many dodge vehicles but has yet to be recalled in my vehicle. See safety recall no. B24 (11/01/2002) for 1998 dodge vehicles but dodge continued to use these faulty clocksprings that in fact should have a lifetime warranty.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge stratus. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, another vehicle lost control and crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags deployed shattering the contact's sternum, which required medical attention. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle sustained lacerations to the face and a fractured leg which needed medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 dodge stratus. The contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle while stopped at a traffic light. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries sustained and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I was backing out of parking space when I heard a cracking noise when I turned the steering wheel.then the airbag light came on.then I noticed the horn did not work. Upon investigation on the internet I am 100% convinced that the clock spring has broken.further investigation shows there is a recall on chrysler-dodge clock springs but only on certain year-models which doesn't make sense. The year or model of the vehicle is irrelevant if the clock spring part in question (the one in the recall) was/is still being installed on vehicles not in the recall like mine a 2003 dodge stratus a little investigation on your end will clearly show this to be the case. I'd be willing to bet that my clock spring has the same manufacturing numbers as the recalled clock springs .
I bought a 2003 dodge stratus on 12/29/07 from junge in center point ia. Today when I turned the wheel I heard a click sound and the airbag light came on and has stayed on. Estimates to have this fixed are $250-$350. All dealers have told me this is a safety hazard and my operator's manual concurs that my airbag may not work. Dodge headquarters will not do anything about this. To me I am unsure why turning a wheel which is necessary should compromise the airbag and safety of the vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus. The vehicle veered off the road and rolled over. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained multiple injuries. As a result of the injuries she did not have full recollection of the incident and could not provide any details of the accident or the damage to the vehicle. A police was report was filed. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.
1. I took my car to have the oil changed. 2. Engine light came on & was reset. 3. Fuel pump needs replacing. I only have 57k miles and there is a recall on other models (03v443000). I also have the airbag light on which is identified as the clockspring and has also been recalled in other similar models. Neither of these are shown as recalled on my vehicle.
Questions about the 2003 Dodge Stratus airbags
Does the 2003 Dodge Stratus have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 Dodge Stratus, 20% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2003 Dodge Stratus airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 57,775 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Dodge Stratus airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V338000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Stratus have bad airbags?
The Dodge Stratus model years with the most airbags complaints are 2001 (26 complaints), 1997 (24 complaints) and 2002 (19 complaints).
Other 2003 Dodge Stratus problems
Suspension 15Electrical 10Engine 10Acceleration 8Fuel system 8Brakes 7Steering 7Body 6Transmission 6Driver assistance 1Seat belts 1Seats 1Tires 1Visibility 1Wheels 1
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