2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint (1) · Structure:body (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (16)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-02-09 · Structure:body · 💥 crash“involved in violent auto accident 2/5/2018 where 2 contacts should have deployed air bags. air bags remained intact and never deployed. auto speed prior to accident was approx. 65 miles an hour until head on contact. the vehicle was as described in motion until crash. *tt *tr…”
2011-03-28 · Tires · 47,000 mi“i've had 2 sets of cooper tires (cooper cs4-215/50r17 95 vput ) on my car in the past 3 years, plus 1 tire replaced in 9 months from date-of-purchase after the original tire from the 2nd set was destroyed, blown-out, from weakness in the tire. total of 9 tires in the past 3 years. each and every tire has been shown to be weak and frequently leak a…”
2010-05-10 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint · 56,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge stratus coupe. while making a right turn, the vehicle accelerated, and she heard a loud noise. she contacted a local towing company who confirmed that the front lower control arm and ball joint were fractured. the manufacturer advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to the dealer and offered to assume liabili…”
2009-10-21 · Structure · 40,000 mi“my dash board on my 2004 dodge stratus coupe is coming up causing the air bag to start popping up also. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.