Dodge Stratus Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls and 2,654 owner complaints across 14 model years of the Dodge Stratus (1992–2007). The most-complained-about year is 1996.

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What Dodge Stratus owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2,654 complaints with NHTSA. The 1996 model year has the most, with 554.

• Engine and engine cooling: engine581
• Engine and engine cooling: gasoline201
• Power train: automatic transmission165
• Engine and engine cooling100
• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip90
• Suspension82
• Steering: hose, piping, and connections76
• Air bags: frontal71

All Dodge Stratus recalls (27)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Dodge Stratus, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Inflator module (air bags)

   NHTSA 16V401000 Reported June 3, 2016 16,315 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

   Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if…

   Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts…

   Model years: 2001, 2002

2. Inflator module (air bags)

   NHTSA 15V338000 Reported June 2, 2015 443,442 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

   Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005…

   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. Owners…

   Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

3. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

   NHTSA 06V001000 Reported January 5, 2006 216,299 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The the recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Model years: 1999, 2000

4. Arm (steering)

   NHTSA 04V579000 Reported December 9, 2004 26,354 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle. The recall began on december 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Model years: 2005

5. Seat belts: rear/other

   NHTSA 04V532000 Reported November 2, 2004 8,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   On certain sedans, the left and right rear outboard retractor and turning loop bolts on the seat belts may not have been properly tightened.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the affected fasteners. The recall began on november 15, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Model years: 2005

6. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

   NHTSA 04V313000 Reported June 29, 2004 8,108 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

   Model years: 2004

7. Floor shift (power train)

   NHTSA 04V021000 Reported January 13, 2004 2,315,768 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.

   Remedy: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

8. Fuel pump (fuel system)

   NHTSA 03V443000 Reported November 4, 2003 5,911 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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 fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.

   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. Owners should contact…

   Model years: 2003, 2004

9. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

   NHTSA 01V011002 Reported January 16, 2001 28,439 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

   Model years: 2001

10. Seats

    NHTSA 01V005002 Reported January 8, 2001 20 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began february 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

    Model years: 2001

11. Child seat

    NHTSA 00V366000 Reported November 9, 2000 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

    Model years: 2000, 2001

12. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 00V320002 Reported October 27, 2000 3,480 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.

    Model years: 2001

13. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 00V306000 Reported October 12, 2000 419 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Passenger air bags were built with suspect aluminum extrusion sections which may not retain the air bag door during an air bag deployment event.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.

    Model years: 2001

14. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 00V299002 Reported October 2, 2000 554 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

    Model years: 2001

15. Underbody shields (structure)

    NHTSA 00V278000 Reported September 18, 2000 4,504 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Through degradation of the bond between the silencer pad and a sheet metal panel (quarter inner upper), the pad may fall onto the map light located in the rear seating area near the c-pillar trim panel (lh and rh). This contact could cause the pad to melt, creating a hot smell and/or smoke during…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the insulation pad from behind both rear map lights.

    Model years: 2001

16. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 00V225002 Reported August 10, 2000 2,865 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

    Model years: 2001

17. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V196000 Reported July 17, 2000 3,400 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an inadequate weld between the right front brake hose block and the stand-off bracket.

    Remedy: Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.

    Model years: 2000

18. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 00V066000 Reported March 2, 2000 17,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct labels.

    Model years: 2000

19. Mounting (fuel system)

    NHTSA 00V067000 Reported March 2, 2000 38 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.

    Model years: 2000

20. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 99V244000 Reported September 15, 1999 366,508 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake tubes for visible evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp. If the tube shows evidence of contact, it will be replaced. If no evidence of contact exists, the tube will be…

    Model years: 1998, 1999

21. Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)

    NHTSA 98V183000 Reported August 6, 1998 685,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design.

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

22. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 98V063000 Reported March 20, 1998 91,544 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear seat belt anchor does not achieve the loading required by FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear seat belt outboard anchor floor attachments for proper positioning. If the anchor was improperly oriented, the orientation will be corrected.

    Model years: 1995

23. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 97V201000 Reported November 13, 1997 599,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the…

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997

24. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 97V095000 Reported June 6, 1997 219,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.

    Model years: 1996, 1997

25. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V075000 Reported May 3, 1996 151,800 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

26. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V074000 Reported May 2, 1996 90,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

27. Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 96V006000 Reported January 11, 1996 40,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.

    Remedy: Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.