https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Dodge Stratus Coupe. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:45:27 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1446622 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1446623 Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1308853 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1289053 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT SAME DASH WARPING PROBLEM AS MANY OTHERS. I SUSPECT THIS IT IS MORE WIDESPREAD THAN WHAT YOU SEE HERE. I'M CONCERNED THAT THE WARPING COULD AFFECT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1277896 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD FROM DRIVER'S SIDE TO PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL AS FROM THE FRONT WHERE IT MEETS THE WINDSHIELD TO WHERE IT WRAPS OVER AND CONNECTS TO ENTIRE PANEL FACING THE FRONT SEATS IS WARPING AND PULLING AWAY FROM EVERYTHING IT IS SUPPOSE TO HELP HOLD INTO PLACE. IT IS NOW RISING ABOVE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. IF THIS AIR BAG DEPLOYS IT WILL DEFINITELY EITHER THROW THE ENTIRE DAS https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1277897 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD FROM DRIVER'S SIDE TO PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL AS FROM THE FRONT WHERE IT MEETS THE WINDSHIELD TO WHERE IT WRAPS OVER AND CONNECTS TO ENTIRE PANEL FACING THE FRONT SEATS IS WARPING AND PULLING AWAY FROM EVERYTHING IT IS SUPPOSE TO HELP HOLD INTO PLACE. IT IS NOW RISING ABOVE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. IF THIS AIR BAG DEPLOYS IT WILL DEFINITELY EITHER THROW THE ENTIRE DAS https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1257528 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DIS https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1255023 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD. CAR DOESN'T SIT IN MUCH DIRECT SUNLIGHT. APPEARED OUT OF NOWHERE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY ISSUES REGARDING AIRBAGS. ALSO NOT AESTHETICALLY PLEASING ON OTHERWISE NICE INTERIOR. I DO NOT TAKE THIS VEHICLE ON BUMPY ROADS. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1245153 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 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. VIN TOOL CONF https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1229939 Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT 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 UPDA https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1226062 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE STRATUS COUPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD REC https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1121512 Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT SPEAKER IN THE BACK CARGO AREA STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE AND STEREO SHORTED OUT. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1100429 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT SAME DASH WARPING PROBLEM AS MANY OTHERS HAVE POSTED. NOT HOLDING MY BREATH FOR A REPLACEMENT THOUGH. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-1014925 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT THE TRUNK DOOR CAME SLAMMING DOWN ON MY HEAD AND I THOUGHT IT WAS BLEEDING AT THE TIME. THANKFULLY IT WAS NOT, AND I GOT HOME AND PUT ICE ON MY HEAD. I DID NOT GO TO THE DR. HOWEVER I DO WORRY ABOUT MY CHILDREN AND FORGETTING TO KEEP THEIR SMALL FINGERS AND HANDS OUT OF THE WAY OF THE TRUNK AREA. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-953322 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT DEC. 2010 WE PURCHASED 4 BF GOODRICH TRACTION T/A TIRES FOR OUR DAUGHTERS CAR. WE RECENTLY DISCOVERED THE SIDEWALLS OF THESE TIRES WERE SPLITTING. THERE ACTUALLY WAS NO FAILURE OF THE TIRES BUT WE FELT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-929354 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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? https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-911725 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT I OWN A 2003 DODGE STRATUS COUPE IN WHICH THE DASHBOARD IS WARPING AND COMING A LOOSE. I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED IN 2008 IN GREAT CONDITION, HOWEVER AFTER OWNING IT FOR A FEW MONTHS THE DASHBOARD STARTED PULLING AWAY FROM THE SPEEDOMETER, THE AIR CONDITION VENTS AND OTHER PLACES ON THE BOARD. JUST RECENTLY, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO SPREAD AND NOW THE GLOVE DEPARTMENT HAS START https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-890195 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT FIRST OFF, I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM MY SISTER...THE BALL JOINT BROKE ON ME WITHIN A MONTH...PROBABLY NOT HER FAULT. HOWEVER THE CAR WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISES AND CLANKS AND CREAKS, I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST THE BUSHINGS, GUESS I FOUND OUT IT WASN'T THE HARD WAY. ABOUT A MONTH AFTER THE BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED THE REAR STRUT BROKE AND WAS RUBBING THE INSIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. AFTER THAT WAS https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-890196 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT FIRST OFF, I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM MY SISTER...THE BALL JOINT BROKE ON ME WITHIN A MONTH...PROBABLY NOT HER FAULT. HOWEVER THE CAR WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISES AND CLANKS AND CREAKS, I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST THE BUSHINGS, GUESS I FOUND OUT IT WASN'T THE HARD WAY. ABOUT A MONTH AFTER THE BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED THE REAR STRUT BROKE AND WAS RUBBING THE INSIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. AFTER THAT WAS https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-890197 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT FIRST OFF, I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM MY SISTER...THE BALL JOINT BROKE ON ME WITHIN A MONTH...PROBABLY NOT HER FAULT. HOWEVER THE CAR WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISES AND CLANKS AND CREAKS, I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST THE BUSHINGS, GUESS I FOUND OUT IT WASN'T THE HARD WAY. ABOUT A MONTH AFTER THE BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED THE REAR STRUT BROKE AND WAS RUBBING THE INSIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. AFTER THAT WAS https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-875661 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT PLASTIC COVER OVER DRIVER DOOR THAT CONTROLS THE WINDOWS CRACKED AND BROKE OFF CAUSING THE BUTTONS TO DROP INSIDE THE DOOR CAVITY. WENT TO DEALER TO GET REPLACEMENT PART, TOLD I HAD TO ORDER ENTIRE DOOR COVER AS REPLACEMENT FOR APPROX $800. NOW THE DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND LATCH SHUT. ATTEMPTED TO MOVE PLASTIC PART THAT WOULD LOCK ONTO METAL DOOR FRAME, NO LUCK. UNABLE TO DRIVE CAR IF D https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-875662 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT PLASTIC COVER OVER DRIVER DOOR THAT CONTROLS THE WINDOWS CRACKED AND BROKE OFF CAUSING THE BUTTONS TO DROP INSIDE THE DOOR CAVITY. WENT TO DEALER TO GET REPLACEMENT PART, TOLD I HAD TO ORDER ENTIRE DOOR COVER AS REPLACEMENT FOR APPROX $800. NOW THE DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND LATCH SHUT. ATTEMPTED TO MOVE PLASTIC PART THAT WOULD LOCK ONTO METAL DOOR FRAME, NO LUCK. UNABLE TO DRIVE CAR IF D https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-849084 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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 LASTE https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-849086 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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 LASTE https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-810522 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT I PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE STRATUS R/T. THE MAIN PROBLEM THAT I AM EXPERIENCING IS: STRONG (DANGEROUS) GAS FUMES ARE ENTERING THE CABIN. IT'S BEEN GOING ON SINCE FEB 2009. I CAN SMELL THE FUMES ALMOST ALL OF THE TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL IS STRONG OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE EVEN WHILE IT IS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. I CANNOT DRIVE MY VEHICLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING OR HEAT ON BE https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-806680 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT I OWN A 2003 DODGE STRATUS COUPE(ENGINEERED BY MITSUBISHI) AND MY CLEAR COAT HAS STARTED TO FADE LEAVING WHITE SPOTS ON THE TOP OF MY CAR RIGHT BEHIND THE SUNROOF. IT HAS ALSO STARTED TO FADE ON THE TRUNK OF MY VEHICLE AS WELL. THIS ISSUE ONLY SEEMS TO BA HAPPENING TO THE CARS MANUFACTURED WITH BLACK PAINT. OTHER CARS I HAVE SEEN WITH THIS PROBLEM ALSO MANUFACTURED BY MITSUBISHI ARE 1995-2000 CHR https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-786496 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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 CONT https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-772861 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT I DID EXPERIENCE MY CAR ACCELERATING. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WAS WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN WHEN MY CAR JUST STARTED REVVING UP. I COULD FEEL THE CAR PULLING BECAUSE IT WAS ACCELERATING. I HAD KEPT FEET ON THE BRAKES BUT IT KEPT GETTING LOUDER AND PULLING UNTIL I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. I STARTED IT UP AGAIN WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN BUT IT WAS STILL ACCELERATING, SO I MANAGED https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-765698 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT WHILE PARKED AND TURNED OFF, MY '01 DODGE STRATUS R/T ENCOUNTERED AN ENGINE FIRE. THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS ALMOST BEYOND RECOGNITION. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING OF THE KIND WAS WRONG; THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING AS USUAL. A SIMPLE GOOGLE OF "STRATUS ENGINE FIRE" TURNED UP AN OVERWHELMING OCCURRENCE OF STRATUS OWNERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT APPEARS TO HAVE STARTED NEAR THE FUSEBOX, WHICH WAS https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus-coupe#complaint-765699 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT WHILE PARKED AND TURNED OFF, MY '01 DODGE STRATUS R/T ENCOUNTERED AN ENGINE FIRE. THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS ALMOST BEYOND RECOGNITION. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING OF THE KIND WAS WRONG; THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING AS USUAL. A SIMPLE GOOGLE OF "STRATUS ENGINE FIRE" TURNED UP AN OVERWHELMING OCCURRENCE OF STRATUS OWNERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT APPEARS TO HAVE STARTED NEAR THE FUSEBOX, WHICH WAS