2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe

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2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:54.413Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Complaints per year

2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 4 2005: 3 complaints 2005
2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 4 2005: 3 complaints 2005
2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 4 2005: 3 complaints 2005

2004: 4 complaints

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YearComplaints
200132
200213
200316
20044
20053

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

2 of 4 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-09

Also filed under Air bags

My dash board on my 2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe is coming up causing the air bag to start popping up also.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-21

Tires

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-03-28

Suspension

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing lower ball joint.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-10

Equipment

1 of 4 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing recreational vehicle/trailer.

Air bags

1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.