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Dodge Stratus

2000–2004 only

177 classified complaints 2 recalls

2000–2004 Dodge Stratus models have 177 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 105,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Stratus report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1995–1999

2000–2004

2005–2007

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2000–2004 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 34 complaints

Median onset: 105,000 miles. 11.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 32 complaints

Median onset: 125,527 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 15 complaints

Median onset: 115,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 9 complaints

Median onset: 88,000 miles.

Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 9 complaints

Median onset: 178,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 8 complaints

Median onset: 133,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 7 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 14.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 114,038 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2000–2004 model years. See the full Dodge Stratus report for every year and full specs/safety data.