Stratus owners have made 725 complaints over 13 model years. It ranks 19th in reliability out of 29 eligible Dodge models.
Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average Dodge score is 20.65 while the Stratus comes in at 26.04.
We've pulled together a list of the problems Stratus owners.
Is your Dodge dashboard falling apart and breaking into pieces? Have you been watching the cracks grow bigger and bigger with each passing month? Do you feel helpless as your dashboard caves in on itself? Trust me, you're not alone.
Oil sludge buildup and sludge-related engine failure is a design DEFECT in Chrysler's 2.7L engine…
Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
The Stratus has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2001–2007).
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.
Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.
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Your car may have been recalled a second time for failing passenger side sun visors. The cars were previously repaired for a June 2015 recall using an incorrect part that may not prevent the passenger-side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal airbag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
During the 2015 recall, the recalled vehicles weren't properly identified and given more faulty parts.
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