The Stratus ranks 19th in reliability out of 30 Dodge models with an overall PainRank™ of 26.04.
The ranking and score are based on comparitive analysis of 725 complaints sent to CarComplaints.com over 13 model years. A majority of those complaints are related to engine issues.
We'd recommend avoiding the 2nd generation which runs from 2001–2007.
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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.
Generations are groups of model years where few, if any, changes were made to the vehicle which means their model years tend to break in similar ways. The Stratus has 2 generations with the latest starting in the 2001 model year.
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.
Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.
Have a beige interior Stratus? 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 su … continue reading