Total Complaints
6 filings
DODGE STRATUS COUPE · model year
2004 DODGE STRATUS COUPE
6 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2004DODGESTRATUS COUPE carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2004 STRATUS COUPE is structure with 1 filings, followed by suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint (1) and tires (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 2004 STRATUS COUPE, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180209CrashAIR BAGS
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
20180209CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY
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
20110328TIRES
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 AIR; THEY ALSO WEAR DOWN QUICKLY. THE 1ST SET LASTED ME 47K MILES BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE 2ND SET HAS BEEN ON MY CAR A YEAR( FEB '10-MAR '11), AND I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THEM SINCE THEY WERE INSTALLED. I HAVE MADE FREQUENT TRIPS BACK TO THE TIRE RETAILER THAT INSTALLED THEM (BLAIN'S FARM & FLEET) FOR TIRE REPAIRS. I BELIEVE THESE TIRES ARE TOO EXPENSIVE ($145/TIRE) AND ARE VERY DEFECTIVE. THIS INDEED IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AND A MONEY WASTER. *TR
Mileage: 47,000
20110328EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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 AIR; THEY ALSO WEAR DOWN QUICKLY. THE 1ST SET LASTED ME 47K MILES BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE 2ND SET HAS BEEN ON MY CAR A YEAR( FEB '10-MAR '11), AND I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THEM SINCE THEY WERE INSTALLED. I HAVE MADE FREQUENT TRIPS BACK TO THE TIRE RETAILER THAT INSTALLED THEM (BLAIN'S FARM & FLEET) FOR TIRE REPAIRS. I BELIEVE THESE TIRES ARE TOO EXPENSIVE ($145/TIRE) AND ARE VERY DEFECTIVE. THIS INDEED IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AND A MONEY WASTER. *TR
Mileage: 47,000
20100510SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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 LIABILITY FOR A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE OFFER AND WOULD LIKE THE MANUFACTURER TO COVER THE ENTIRE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 56,000.
Mileage: 56,000
20091021STRUCTURE
MY DASH BOARD ON MY 2004 DODGE STRATUS COUPE IS COMING UP CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO START POPPING UP ALSO. *TR
Mileage: 40,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2004 DODGE STRATUS COUPE have?▼
The 2004 DODGE STRATUS COUPE has 6 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 DODGE STRATUS COUPE?▼
The most-complained component for the 2004 DODGE STRATUS COUPE is STRUCTURE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT and TIRES.
Is the 2004 DODGE STRATUS COUPE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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