2004 Dodge Stratus
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 144
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 144 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1995 | 318 |
| 1996 | 554 |
| 1997 | 349 |
| 1998 | 272 |
| 1999 | 251 |
| 2000 | 216 |
| 2001 | 186 |
| 2002 | 150 |
| 2003 | 75 |
| 2004 | 144 |
| 2005 | 62 |
| 2006 | 74 |
| 2007 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
26% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing rear and front.
Engine and engine cooling
15% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing engine and exhaust system.
Electrical system
11% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and wiring.
Air bags
10% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving on a 35 MPH road going across the cross road got hit by a truck doing about 70 MPH. Hit on the passenger side front bumper to the back edge truck f the front passenger tire. Put into a spin then was hit in the rear passenger tire and bumper.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-16
Vehicle speed control
9% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle will accelerate for no apparent reason while at a stop or coming to a stop, took to dealer in 2009 did not find anything wrong but has done this ever since.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-22
When putting the vehicle in reverse it surged backwards. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, and hit a brick wall. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-23
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2003-12-15Fuel system, gasoline03V443000 On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. Owner notification began on December 15, 2003.…
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2004-08-09Fuel system, gasoline04V313000 On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on August 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078…
Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
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2009-11-09Suspension09E056000 Qualis automotive is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints sold for use on certain passenger vehicles. The socket may have been excessively hardened which could cause it to crack near the…
Remedy: Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2009. Owners may contact qualis automotive at 1-800-493-4128.
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2011-01-28Suspension10E059000 Federal-mogul is recalling certain replacement control arm assemblies, part numbers K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, and FA4611X, sold for use on various passenger vehicles listed above. The…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and replace the affected control arms free of charge. The safety recall began on January 28, 2011. Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.
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2015-07-20Air bags15V338000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Dodge Stratus — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 38 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V443000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 04V313000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
- Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
- Recall 15V338000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2004 Dodge Stratus reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Dodge Stratus is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Stratus?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Dodge Stratus have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.