2005 DODGE STRATUS
6 recalls, 99 complaints - 45 TSBs
15V338000 Jun 2, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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, 200... Read more
Consequence
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
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 may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recal... Read more
10E059000 Dec 27, 2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
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 BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HO... Read more
Consequence
IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
09E056000 Oct 9, 2009
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
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 RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE S... Read more
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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.
07E023000 Mar 29, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
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 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAI... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
04V579000 Dec 9, 2004
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE COMPONENT MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
04V532000 Nov 2, 2004
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR OUTBOARD RETRACTOR AND TURNING LOOP BOLTS ON THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
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.
Complaint Statistics
99 total complaints
22 crashes 6 fires 13 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 16 |
| STEERING | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| WHEELS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 27, 2022
Incident date: Feb 27, 2022
Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it
SUSPENSION
Feb 27, 2022
Incident date: Feb 27, 2022
Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it
ENGINE
Feb 27, 2022
Incident date: Feb 27, 2022
Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it
SEATS
Apr 22, 2021
Incident date: Jan 20, 2021
SEATBELT SNAPPED OFF FROM CHEST RESTRAINT ON ONE SEAT, THE OTHER WAS LOCKING MECHANISM
SUSPENSION
Oct 8, 2020
Incident date: Oct 8, 2018
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 BEARI... Read more
STEERING
Oct 8, 2020
Incident date: Oct 8, 2018
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 BEARI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 8, 2020
Incident date: Oct 8, 2018
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 BEARI... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Feb 19, 2019
Incident date: Jul 30, 2018
MY SEATBELTS FOR MY TWO WINDOW SEATS DON'T HAVE THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION. I WAS PUTTING MY SONS CAR SEAT IN MY CAR AND THE SEAT BELT WOULDN'T LOCK WHEN I PULLED IT ALL THE WAY OUT LIKE ITS SUPPOSED TO. I TRIED BOTH SIDES AND NEITHER OF THEM WORKED BUT BOTH MY FRONT SEATBELTS WORK.
SUSPENSION
May 11, 2018
Incident date: May 3, 2018
TAKATA THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS THAT I HAVE SEEN AS A RECALL ON A DODGE STRATUS AND TRIED TO REPORT IT AND WHOMEVER I BE TALKING TO IS IN DENIAL ABOUT THAT MY CAR IS SHOWING ME THE SIGNS THAT IT'S NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE IT'S A MALFUNCTION MY BALL JOINT IS BAD BECAUSE OF THE FRONT RIGHT STEERING K... Read more
STEERING
May 11, 2018
Incident date: May 3, 2018
TAKATA THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS THAT I HAVE SEEN AS A RECALL ON A DODGE STRATUS AND TRIED TO REPORT IT AND WHOMEVER I BE TALKING TO IS IN DENIAL ABOUT THAT MY CAR IS SHOWING ME THE SIGNS THAT IT'S NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE IT'S A MALFUNCTION MY BALL JOINT IS BAD BECAUSE OF THE FRONT RIGHT STEERING K... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 11, 2018
Incident date: May 3, 2018
TAKATA THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS THAT I HAVE SEEN AS A RECALL ON A DODGE STRATUS AND TRIED TO REPORT IT AND WHOMEVER I BE TALKING TO IS IN DENIAL ABOUT THAT MY CAR IS SHOWING ME THE SIGNS THAT IT'S NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE IT'S A MALFUNCTION MY BALL JOINT IS BAD BECAUSE OF THE FRONT RIGHT STEERING K... Read more
STEERING
Jan 12, 2018
Incident date: Feb 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE DRIVER HAD A SEIZURE AFTER THE CRASH AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONLY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jan 12, 2018
Incident date: Feb 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE DRIVER HAD A SEIZURE AFTER THE CRASH AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONLY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Dec 24, 2017
Incident date: Dec 1, 2016
2005 DODGE STRATUS SEDAN 4 DOOR AUTOMATIC 2.7 W LESS THAN 60K MILES. REVERSE WENT OUT AFTER WHAT I THINK WAS A CLINKING SOUND NEAR THE FRONT. IT DRIVES NORMALLY, JUST DOES NOTHING IN REVERSE. IF THE CAR IS PARKED IT WILL ROLL BACKWARDS IF THE CAR IS ON A INCLINE. TRANSMISSION REBUILD IS MORE THAN TH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 19, 2017
Incident date: May 3, 2015
MY CAR IS PULLING TO RIGHT POPS EVERY TIME YOU MOVE CLICKES IN TURNING EVEN IN THE SLITES TURNING SHOCKS ARE BOTTOMING OUT EVERY TURN CANT GO OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH OUT IT HITTING HARD SCARED TO DRIVE MY KIDS IN IT PLEASE HELP HAPPENDS ALL TIME
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Dec 19, 2017
Incident date: May 3, 2015
MY CAR IS PULLING TO RIGHT POPS EVERY TIME YOU MOVE CLICKES IN TURNING EVEN IN THE SLITES TURNING SHOCKS ARE BOTTOMING OUT EVERY TURN CANT GO OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH OUT IT HITTING HARD SCARED TO DRIVE MY KIDS IN IT PLEASE HELP HAPPENDS ALL TIME
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 19, 2017
Incident date: May 3, 2015
MY CAR IS PULLING TO RIGHT POPS EVERY TIME YOU MOVE CLICKES IN TURNING EVEN IN THE SLITES TURNING SHOCKS ARE BOTTOMING OUT EVERY TURN CANT GO OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH OUT IT HITTING HARD SCARED TO DRIVE MY KIDS IN IT PLEASE HELP HAPPENDS ALL TIME
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 20, 2017
Incident date: Nov 18, 2017
I WAS DRIVING DOWN DUNDEE RD IN ILLINOIS AND IT WAS RAIN/SNOW MIX AND AS I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AND WHEN THE IMPACT HAPPEND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Nov 20, 2017
Incident date: Nov 18, 2017
I WAS DRIVING DOWN DUNDEE RD IN ILLINOIS AND IT WAS RAIN/SNOW MIX AND AS I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AND WHEN THE IMPACT HAPPEND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Jul 14, 2017
Incident date: Feb 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND LOCKED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE AND DAMAGED THE FRONT END. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLIC... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 25, 2017
Incident date: Feb 6, 2017
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE R... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Feb 25, 2017
Incident date: Feb 6, 2017
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE R... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 25, 2017
Incident date: Feb 6, 2017
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE R... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Feb 25, 2017
Incident date: Feb 6, 2017
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE R... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Sep 27, 2016
Incident date: Sep 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED AND THE BALL JOINT DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09E056000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 6, 2016
Incident date: Jul 4, 2016
WAS DRIVING 25 MPH DRIVING ON PARAMOUNT BLVD AT WHITTIER BLVD, IN PICO RIVERA, CA, WHEN THE CAR MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, THEN FELT AS THOUGH WE WERE DRAGGING SOMETHING. ONLY DROVE 50 FEET BEFORE PULLING OVER, AS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS INITIALLY A FLAT TIRE, UNTIL WE GOT... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 6, 2016
Incident date: Jul 4, 2016
WAS DRIVING 25 MPH DRIVING ON PARAMOUNT BLVD AT WHITTIER BLVD, IN PICO RIVERA, CA, WHEN THE CAR MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, THEN FELT AS THOUGH WE WERE DRAGGING SOMETHING. ONLY DROVE 50 FEET BEFORE PULLING OVER, AS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS INITIALLY A FLAT TIRE, UNTIL WE GOT... Read more
STEERING
Jul 6, 2016
Incident date: Jul 4, 2016
WAS DRIVING 25 MPH DRIVING ON PARAMOUNT BLVD AT WHITTIER BLVD, IN PICO RIVERA, CA, WHEN THE CAR MADE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, THEN FELT AS THOUGH WE WERE DRAGGING SOMETHING. ONLY DROVE 50 FEET BEFORE PULLING OVER, AS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS INITIALLY A FLAT TIRE, UNTIL WE GOT... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 28, 2016
Incident date: Jul 19, 2015
WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BROKE OFF IT WAS THE CONTROL ARM I HAVE HAD IT FIXED. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THAT INCIDENT I HAD THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ALSO DO THE SAME. I GOT IT FIXED. NOW MY BACK DRIVER SIDE WHEEL IS TILTING IN LIKE IT WANTS TO BREAK OFF. SINCE NOTICING TH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 28, 2016
Incident date: Jul 19, 2015
WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BROKE OFF IT WAS THE CONTROL ARM I HAVE HAD IT FIXED. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THAT INCIDENT I HAD THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ALSO DO THE SAME. I GOT IT FIXED. NOW MY BACK DRIVER SIDE WHEEL IS TILTING IN LIKE IT WANTS TO BREAK OFF. SINCE NOTICING TH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 6, 2015
Incident date: Mar 4, 2015
THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING MANY TIMES IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE IN ANY CURVE. I MUST DRIVE IT UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AT LEAST 5 MILES TO SAFELY KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. I AM TERRIFIED EVERYDAY IN THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE BRAKES THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AN DOES NOT STOP... Read more
STEERING
Oct 6, 2015
Incident date: Mar 4, 2015
THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING MANY TIMES IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE IN ANY CURVE. I MUST DRIVE IT UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AT LEAST 5 MILES TO SAFELY KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. I AM TERRIFIED EVERYDAY IN THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE BRAKES THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AN DOES NOT STOP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 6, 2015
Incident date: Mar 4, 2015
THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING MANY TIMES IT SEEMS TO BE WORSE IN ANY CURVE. I MUST DRIVE IT UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AT LEAST 5 MILES TO SAFELY KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. I AM TERRIFIED EVERYDAY IN THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE BRAKES THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AN DOES NOT STOP... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 22, 2015
Incident date: Sep 22, 2015
CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKES IT TOOK OFF VERY FAST AND GOT UP TO 70 BEFORE I HAD TO MASH THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND PULL OVER AND FORCE IT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY TO STOP THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING THE ENGINE IT CONTINUED REV IN PARK AND NEUTRAL WHICH PREVENTED ME FROM ... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 22, 2015
Incident date: Sep 22, 2015
CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKES IT TOOK OFF VERY FAST AND GOT UP TO 70 BEFORE I HAD TO MASH THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND PULL OVER AND FORCE IT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY TO STOP THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING THE ENGINE IT CONTINUED REV IN PARK AND NEUTRAL WHICH PREVENTED ME FROM ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 9, 2015
Incident date: Aug 5, 2015
I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON HIS WAY TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE COULDN'T STEER. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE JUST TURNED IN SIDEWAYS AND WOULDN'T MOVE WITH ANY MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WE JACKED UP THE CAR TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AND WE SAW THE ARM WITH THE BALL JOINT WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 9, 2015
Incident date: Aug 5, 2015
I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON HIS WAY TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE COULDN'T STEER. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE JUST TURNED IN SIDEWAYS AND WOULDN'T MOVE WITH ANY MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WE JACKED UP THE CAR TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AND WE SAW THE ARM WITH THE BALL JOINT WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED... Read more
STEERING
Sep 9, 2015
Incident date: Aug 5, 2015
I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON HIS WAY TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE COULDN'T STEER. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE JUST TURNED IN SIDEWAYS AND WOULDN'T MOVE WITH ANY MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. WE JACKED UP THE CAR TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AND WE SAW THE ARM WITH THE BALL JOINT WAS COMPLETELY DETACHED... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 15, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
2005 DODGE STRATUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURNS FROM A FENDER BENDER ACCIDENT. *JB
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION
Jul 2, 2015
Incident date: Jun 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 7, 2015
Incident date: Apr 22, 2015
I PURCHASED FROM CAR CHAMPS ON MARCH 27TH STOPPED WORKING MARCH 30TH AND DECIDED TO START RUNNING AGAIN APRIL 4TH THE WHOLE TIME IT WAS OUT OF USE AND BROKEN I CALLED CAR CHAMPS NO ONE RETURNED CALLED OR RESPONDED THE CENTER HAD DATES AND TIMES AND COMPLAINT'S, AS TO SITUATION THE DAY I FINALLY GET ... Read more
ENGINE
May 7, 2015
Incident date: Apr 22, 2015
I PURCHASED FROM CAR CHAMPS ON MARCH 27TH STOPPED WORKING MARCH 30TH AND DECIDED TO START RUNNING AGAIN APRIL 4TH THE WHOLE TIME IT WAS OUT OF USE AND BROKEN I CALLED CAR CHAMPS NO ONE RETURNED CALLED OR RESPONDED THE CENTER HAD DATES AND TIMES AND COMPLAINT'S, AS TO SITUATION THE DAY I FINALLY GET ... Read more
STEERING
Mar 20, 2015
Incident date: Jun 6, 2014
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED. SHE GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT THE FRONT AND DISCOVERED THE BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE TURNED OUT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. THE TIE ROD HAD BROKE AND CAME APART. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I WAS ABLE TO FIX IT A... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 12, 2015
Incident date: Mar 11, 2015
I WAS CROSSING THE INTERSECTION OF NE 2ND AVE & 79TH STREET WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT ME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE STREET LIGHTS WERE COMPLETELY OUT WITH NO ONE DIRECTING TRAFFIC. *TR
Crash
STEERING
Oct 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 10, 2014
ONE DAY I WENT TO BACK OUT, I TURNED THE WHEEL AND HEAR THIS CRUNCHING, CLUNKING SOUND WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A HUGE ROCK SCRAPPING ON METAL. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND SAW NOTHING. IT STARTED AGAIN AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP. ANYTIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, I HEARD... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 10, 2014
ONE DAY I WENT TO BACK OUT, I TURNED THE WHEEL AND HEAR THIS CRUNCHING, CLUNKING SOUND WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A HUGE ROCK SCRAPPING ON METAL. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND SAW NOTHING. IT STARTED AGAIN AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP. ANYTIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, I HEARD... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 10, 2014
ONE DAY I WENT TO BACK OUT, I TURNED THE WHEEL AND HEAR THIS CRUNCHING, CLUNKING SOUND WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A HUGE ROCK SCRAPPING ON METAL. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND SAW NOTHING. IT STARTED AGAIN AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP. ANYTIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, I HEARD... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 24, 2014
Incident date: Jun 3, 2014
ITS WORE OUT AND THERE WAS A RECALL I CALL ABOUT IT THEY TOLD ME THAT MINE WAS NOT IN RECALL. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 2, 2014
Incident date: Sep 28, 2012
THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE COOLANT AIR BLEEDER VALVE DO TO BEING A DEFECTIVE PART NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR OR SIMILAR YEARS, I'M DISABLED AND NEED MY CAR FOR DR. APPOINTMENTS, DON'T WANT TO END UP IN CAR ACCIDENTS DO TO THIS ISSUE PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YO... Read more
STEERING
May 1, 2014
Incident date: Apr 18, 2014
AS I PULLED INTO THE CAR LOT WHERE I AM BUYING THE CAR I HEARD A KIND OF CLUNK BUT WAS UNSURE WHAT IT WAS. I WENT IN AND MADE MY CAR PAYMENT UPON STARTING MY CAR AND PUTTING IN REVERSE TO LEAVE MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND SHUT IT OFF WENT BACK INTO THE CAR SALES... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2005 DODGE STRATUS
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,650 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 27.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,650 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S4) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,650 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 DODGE STRATUS
45 manufacturer communications from 36 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
9004009
Apr 7, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag
9004009
Mar 31, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
68332810
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
RL108213A$
Jan 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
9003215
Feb 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a
9003215
Feb 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a
9002887
Feb 11, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
1802907
Apr 26, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *KB
0803006
Aug 25, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB
0900105
Dec 10, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT RE-TORQUE PROCEDURE. GPOP - ISSUE REVIEW SYSTEM. *TT
2100305
Nov 19, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSFER GEAR WHINE SOUND BETWEEN 68 MPH AND 84 MPH EITHER ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. *EH
1900805
Nov 2, 2005
010000 STEERING
REVISED POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *SC
2100903
Oct 2, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC
2401305
Aug 4, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT
05008
May 9, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL SERVICE ACTION #05-008A. TURBO ENGINE BENT VALVE OR VALVES. *TT
1801405
Mar 25, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306-COLD START MISFIRE. *SC
0801505
Mar 2, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
0801405
Feb 17, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MOPAR ACCESSORY REMOTE STARTER INOPERATIVE DUE TO HOOD SWITCH. *TT
1901004
Nov 29, 2004
010000 STEERING
POWER STEERING FLUID CONTAMINATION. *TT
1804204
Nov 18, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2074. FLASH. *TT
1803504
Nov 18, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0339: FLASH. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-035-04, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2004. *TT
0800303A
Oct 27, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SENTRY KEY - KEY IMMOBILIZER SECURITY SYSTEM. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES 08-003-03 REV A. *TT
1804004
Oct 21, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS. ENGINE STUMBLES, RUNS ROUGH, IDLE FLUCTIONATION, OR SURGE WHEN AT IDLE OR COMING TO A STOP. *EH
2301203
Sep 24, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
POP/CLUNK SOUND FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 23-012-03 DATED 05/23/2004. *TT
2303204
Sep 2, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
POWER SEAT WILL NOT ADJUST. *TT
1800604A
Apr 6, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT *MJ THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-006-04A DATED 04/06/2004. *TT
DODGE STRATUS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE STRATUS across all model years (1995, 2006).
94
Total Recalls
3,621
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
295
Reported Crashes
273
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
DODGE STRATUS - Year by Year
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