2005 Dodge Stratus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (10) · Engine And Engine Cooling (8) · Wheels (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
53 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2015-06-02 · campaign 15V338000 · 443,442 vehicles
Defect: 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 po
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.
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2010-12-27 · campaign 10E059000 · 22,689 vehicles
Defect: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Risk: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
Service bulletins (39)
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.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 39 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-02-27 · Unknown Or Other“unknown the only thing that i can tell you for sure is that struts are bad call was like this when i bought it…”
2021-04-22 · Seats · 158,000 mi“seatbelt snapped off from chest restraint on one seat, the other was locking mechanism…”
2020-10-08 · Suspension · 73,083 mi“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 bearings and the shop told me the lower control arm and…”
2019-02-19 · Seat Belts · 150,000 mi“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.…”
2018-05-11 · Suspension · 180,500 mi“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 knuckle has messed it up and my gas gauge is messed…”
2018-01-12 · Steering · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge stratus. while making a right turn, the steering wheel locked without warning and the vehicle crashed into a light pole. the driver had a seizure after the crash and was transported to the hospital for medical attention. only the front passenger side air bag deployed. a police report was filed, but it was not consi…”
2017-12-24 · Power Train · 60,000 mi“2005 dodge stratus sedan 4 door automatic 2.7 w less than 60k miles. reverse went out after what i think was a clinking sound near the front. it drives normally, just does nothing in reverse. if the car is parked it will roll backwards if the car is on a incline. transmission rebuild is more than the car is worth. this should be a recall. so many d…”
2017-12-19 · Suspension“my car is pulling to right pops every time you move clickes in turning even in the slites turning shocks are bottoming out every turn cant go over a speed bump with out it hitting hard scared to drive my kids in it please help happends all time…”
2017-11-20 · Service Brakes · 195,000 mi · 💥 crash“i was driving down dundee rd in illinois and it was rain/snow mix and as i was coming to an intersection the car failed to stop and when the impact happend the airbags failed to deploy and the car was in motion on a city street…”
2017-07-14 · Steering · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge stratus. while making a right turn, the steering wheel jerked and locked. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a pole and damaged the front end. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact stated that only the passenger side air bag deployed. a police report was not filed. the contact sustained inju…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.