2003 Dodge Stratus Recalls

What To Do If Your Stratus Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Dodge, so if you own a 2003 Stratus take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Dodge to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2003 Stratus Recalls

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Recall for 2003 Dodge Stratus

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 27 2010
  • NHTSA Reference #10E059000
  • Number Affected 22,689

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #10E059000 »

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Recall for 2003 Dodge Stratus

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 09 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E056000
  • Number Affected 5,787

  Summary: Qualis automotive is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints sold for use on certain passenger vehicles. The socket may have been excessively hardened which could cause it to crack near the retaining ring groove allowing the ball stud to separate under impact load. The subject ball joints were sold as four part numbers, D10945, D10946, G10945, and G10946. The affected control arms, D10945 and D10946, are stamped with the following dates on the ball joints: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, and 116609. The G10945 and G10946 are the same part as the D10945 and D10946 respectively. They are labeled differently depending on the aftermarket customer.

  Consequence: Separation of the ball stud from the socket of the ball joint housing would allow the control arm to collapse and the wheel to fold in causing loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.

  Fix: Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2009. Owners may contact qualis automotive at 1-800-493-4128.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E056000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2003 Dodge Stratus

  • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
  • Number Affected 42,540

  Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Recall for 2003 Dodge Stratus

  • Recall Announced MARCH 29 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E023000
  • Number Affected 13,128

  Summary: Certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

  Consequence: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E023000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Recall for 2003 Dodge Stratus

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 04 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V443000
  • Number Affected 5,911

  Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.

  Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. Owner notification began on December 15, 2003. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V443000 »