Total Complaints
3 filings
DODGE STRATUS COUPE · model year
2005 DODGE STRATUS COUPE
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005DODGESTRATUS COUPE carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 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 2005 STRATUS COUPE is air bags with 2 filings, followed by unknown or other (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 2005 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.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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 |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20160816AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL: 3RD RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED FOR AIR BAG STRIKING PASSENGER SUN VISOR; 1ST NOTICE RECEIVED MID-JULY 2015; DESPITE MULTIPLE REQUESTS TO CROSS CHRYSLER IN LOUISVILLE, KY WHERE VEHICLE IS NOW SERVICED NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE; PER CROSS CHRYSLER PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE; THIS IS 2ND REPORT MADE TO US DEPT TRANSPORTATION REGARDING FAILURE TO FIX RECALL ITEM. THIS IS UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO FIX THE PROBLEM. MUST A PASSENGER OF MINE HAVE TO BE INJURED TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED?
Mileage: 57,000
20151019AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS COUPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE....UPDATED 02/08/16 *BF UPDATED 04/23/18*JB *CN
20120720UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I CALLED TO CHECK ON THE RECALL STATUS OF MY CAR. I WENT ONLINE AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS RECALLS. THE DEALERSHIP I CALLED SAID IT SHOWS MY CAR HAS BEEN CLEARED OF ALL RECALLS; HOWEVER, I HAVE NEVER TAKEN MY CAR IN TO HAVE A RECALL FIXED. WHO UPDATES THIS INFORMATION?
Mileage: 150,000
Compare 2005DODGESTRATUS COUPE to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 DODGE STRATUS COUPE have?▼
The 2005 DODGE STRATUS COUPE has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 DODGE STRATUS COUPE?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 DODGE STRATUS COUPE is AIR BAGS with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2005 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.
Vehicle Safety Guides
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.