https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Dodge Stratus. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:27:24 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-2108441 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated while reversing, the passenger's side front wheel detached. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall repair with similar failure; however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufac https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-2001943 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The problem is not with the tire itself, but with the lug nuts holding the tire on the car. In the past year I have had at least six lug nuts fail. I have had a rash of flat tires, mostly related to nails. In attempting to remove the tires to put on the spare, the chrome caps on the nuts have come off. In the first incident, I was able to strip the cover off the internal nut by hand. In attem https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1939018 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Car was owned by school govement it has been worked on several times for bad suspension.and documented.ball joint bad suspension front and back.back dating 2 or 3 years.no accidents just bad suspension https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1925992 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT When replacing the Clock Spring I noticed the Airbag serial number matched numbers from other vehicles for recall but my vehicle was not listed in recall.Vin number [XXX] 2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1908481 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact stated that she parked and inspected the vehicle and became aware of the control arm on the ground, the tire pushed away from the vehicle, and bolts and screws on the ground underneath the vehicle. The v https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1884006 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The entire front suspension feels as though it is going to fall outward at any moment. I have had this inspected by two separate dodge dealerships. I’ve also had this inspected by friends that are mechanics. I also have knowledge and I know something is not right with the control arms tire rods, ball joints. The front suspension is horrible. I worry every day. I’m gonna runoff the road or I’m gonn https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1873667 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Fuel pump went out and in order for me to replace the fuel pump you have drop the tank. I could not get the intake hose off or the smaller fuel line along side it off. And there very little room to work with to get it off. And I have purchased the vehicle a little over a year ago and was not told about any recalls on this vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1798380 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1798381 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1798382 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1780706 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds and then lost motive power. Additionally, the front passenger's side ball stud separated from the ball joint housing, and the front passenger's side tire was stuck on the fender, preventing the engine from falling onto the ground. The failure almost caused a collis https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1756158 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT While driving the vehicle I came to a stop to make a left hand turn and as I started without warning the vehicle stalled and lost power of steering wheel and brakes I almost hit another car. This wasn't the 1st time car has stalled while driving but the one where is came close to causing an accident https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1748989 Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2.7 liter engine should be recalled and replaced because? 1. The internal water pump which have been known to wear out prematurely and destroy the engine regardless how well the owner maintains vehicle. 2. Subframe and rear suspension crossmember should be replace due to rotting out prematurely. 3 Gloss on paint prone to pealing. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1748990 Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2.7 liter engine should be recalled and replaced because? 1. The internal water pump which have been known to wear out prematurely and destroy the engine regardless how well the owner maintains vehicle. 2. Subframe and rear suspension crossmember should be replace due to rotting out prematurely. 3 Gloss on paint prone to pealing. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1748991 Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2.7 liter engine should be recalled and replaced because? 1. The internal water pump which have been known to wear out prematurely and destroy the engine regardless how well the owner maintains vehicle. 2. Subframe and rear suspension crossmember should be replace due to rotting out prematurely. 3 Gloss on paint prone to pealing. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1745130 Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WERE UNKNOWN RATTLING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE WHEELS WERE WOBBLING AS IF THEY WERE GOING TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BALL JOINTS ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY WERE FAULTY. THE https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1742900 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT SEATBELT SNAPPED OFF FROM CHEST RESTRAINT ON ONE SEAT, THE OTHER WAS LOCKING MECHANISM https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1728029 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON STREET WAY WHEN LOWER CONTROL ARM ON DRIVER SIDE BROKE WHERE BALL JOINT IS..LUCKY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME OR AROUND ME WHILE DRIVING COULD OF CAUSED A SERIOUS WRECK..HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK TO TOW IT BACK TO MY HOUSE https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1726109 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE FRONT STRUT TOWER FRACTURED AND WENT THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE WHERE IT REMAINED AWAITING REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WENT TO C.R. MOTORS OF HUDSON https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1698469 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT GOT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO AND FROM DAY 1 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY THE CAR IS ALMOST UNCONTROLABLE THE WHEEL PULLS ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BAD SO I HAVE TO PUMP THEM AND THEN IT STILL PULLS AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES 4 TIMES TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT THE DISC AND ALSO REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE SHOP TOLD ME THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE CRACKING UP AND S https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1698470 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT GOT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO AND FROM DAY 1 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY THE CAR IS ALMOST UNCONTROLABLE THE WHEEL PULLS ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BAD SO I HAVE TO PUMP THEM AND THEN IT STILL PULLS AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES 4 TIMES TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT THE DISC AND ALSO REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE SHOP TOLD ME THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE CRACKING UP AND S https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1698471 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT GOT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO AND FROM DAY 1 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY THE CAR IS ALMOST UNCONTROLABLE THE WHEEL PULLS ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BAD SO I HAVE TO PUMP THEM AND THEN IT STILL PULLS AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES 4 TIMES TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT THE DISC AND ALSO REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE SHOP TOLD ME THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE CRACKING UP AND S https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1697407 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT NOTICE A SMELL FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING OPEN THE HOOD FIRE PUT THE FIRE OUT NOTICE POWER HOSE HAD LEAK IN IT I FEEL DODGE SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS MALFUNCTION https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1658330 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE NOTICED WHEN I AM TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THERE APPEARS TO BE SOMEWHAT OF A LACK OF CONTROL AND LOOSENING OF THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE AS I AM DRIVING. ALSO, THE SUSPENSION ON MY VEHICLE HAS BECOME MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED NEGATIVELY. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1658331 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE NOTICED WHEN I AM TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THERE APPEARS TO BE SOMEWHAT OF A LACK OF CONTROL AND LOOSENING OF THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE AS I AM DRIVING. ALSO, THE SUSPENSION ON MY VEHICLE HAS BECOME MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED NEGATIVELY. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1658332 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE NOTICED WHEN I AM TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THERE APPEARS TO BE SOMEWHAT OF A LACK OF CONTROL AND LOOSENING OF THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE AS I AM DRIVING. ALSO, THE SUSPENSION ON MY VEHICLE HAS BECOME MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED NEGATIVELY. https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1646210 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING DOING ABOUT 25 MPH. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING ANY FASTER WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I HAD LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING I RAN IN TO A GUARD RAIL MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO BECAUSE THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WAS TOTALLY TOUCHING THE GROUND I GOT OUT THE CAR SEEN MY ENTIRE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS OFF THE CAR. I THEN STARTED CRYING. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JULY 201 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1646211 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING DOING ABOUT 25 MPH. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING ANY FASTER WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I HAD LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING I RAN IN TO A GUARD RAIL MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO BECAUSE THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WAS TOTALLY TOUCHING THE GROUND I GOT OUT THE CAR SEEN MY ENTIRE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS OFF THE CAR. I THEN STARTED CRYING. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JULY 201 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1646212 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING DOING ABOUT 25 MPH. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING ANY FASTER WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. I HAD LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING I RAN IN TO A GUARD RAIL MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO GO BECAUSE THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WAS TOTALLY TOUCHING THE GROUND I GOT OUT THE CAR SEEN MY ENTIRE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS OFF THE CAR. I THEN STARTED CRYING. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JULY 201 https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus https://plaincars.com/make/dodge-stratus#complaint-1645304 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 5MPH, MY FRONT RIGHT WHEEL COLLAPSED CAUSING COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND CONTROL ARM IN TURN CAUSING MY AXLE TO COME OUT FROM THE TRANSMISSION AT THE CV JOINT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS BALL JOINT ISSUE BUT NOT FOR MY VIN SPECIFICALLY.