2004 Dodge Stratus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2004 Dodge Stratus, and owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2004 Dodge Stratus
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
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…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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…
144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Dodge Stratus have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA; 24 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 17 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 70,624 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 21 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 no”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2025 · Wheels
“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 wo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 15, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Dodge Stratus (Stratus 4 Door). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–21 / 25–29 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/2.7/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S4); Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Dodge Stratus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Stratus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Dodge Stratus | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Dodge Stratus | 7 | 318 |
| 1996 Dodge Stratus | 7 | 554 |
| 1997 Dodge Stratus | 4 | 349 |
| 1998 Dodge Stratus | 3 | 272 |
| 1999 Dodge Stratus | 3 | 251 |
| 2000 Dodge Stratus | 5 | 216 |
| 2001 Dodge Stratus | 10 | 186 |
| 2002 Dodge Stratus | 2 | 150 |
| 2003 Dodge Stratus | 2 | 75 |
| 2004 Dodge Stratus | 3 | 144 |
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 3 | 62 |
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 0 | 74 |
| 2007 Dodge Stratus | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2004 Dodge Stratus
How do I know if my 2004 Dodge Stratus has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2004 Dodge Stratus; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V443000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.