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Dodge Stratus Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns across the Dodge Stratus, 1992–2007. Owners have filed 2,722 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 14 model years with settled counts, the 1996 drew the most (554) and the 1992 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls27campaignsCovering 1992–2007 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints2,722filedOwner reports across 14 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy22mpg combined2006 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Dodge Stratus complaints by model year

2,722 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 1992 · 1 complaints
  • 2007 · 2 complaints
  • 2005 · 65 complaints

Most complaints

  • 1996 · 554 complaints
  • 1997 · 349 complaints
  • 1995 · 318 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 1998–2007. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Dodge Stratus owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component1998199920002001200220032004200520062007
Engine and engine cooling 1215323644872214140
Steering 19496626107131390
Suspension 179124231163918230
Service brakes 4342301311811650
Electrical system 11343022121216581
Power train 2434212421612340
Air bags 171092921171611130
Structure 24621111511340

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Dodge Stratus recalls (27)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Stratus model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Dodge Stratus
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
16V401000Jun 3, 2016Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment2001, 20021.6%
15V338000Jun 2, 2015Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment2001–20053.6%
06V001000Jan 5, 2006STEERING HOSE1999, 2000—
04V579000Dec 9, 2004DAIMLERCHRYSLER/STEERING KNUCKLE2005—
04V532000Nov 2, 2004DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REAR SEAT BELT FASTENERS2005—
04V313000Jun 29, 2004DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE, FUEL PUMP2004—
04V021000Jan 13, 2004DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC1995–1999—
03V443000Nov 4, 2003DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING2003, 2004—
01V011002Jan 16, 2001DAIMLERCHRYSLER/TRANSMISSION HOSE2001—
01V005002Jan 8, 2001DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS2001—
00V366000Nov 9, 2000DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR2000, 2001—
00V320002Oct 27, 2000DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL RETURN HOSE2001—
00V306000Oct 12, 2000DAIMLERCHRYSLER/PASSENGER AIR BAGS2001—
00V299002Oct 2, 2000DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR2001—
00V278000Sep 18, 2000DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SILENCER PAD BOND2001—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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All 27 Dodge Stratus recalls by model year →

Fuel economy by model year

199521 mpg
199620–26 mpg
199721–27 mpg
199820–27 mpg
199920–27 mpg
200019–22 mpg
200120–23 mpg
200220–22 mpg
200320–24 mpg
200420–24 mpg
200521–24 mpg
200621–22 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2007 Dodge Stratus report2 complaints · 0 campaigns →2006 Dodge Stratus report74 complaints · 0 campaigns →2005 Dodge Stratus report65 complaints · 3 campaigns →Every Dodge modelDodge models →

Dodge Stratus FAQ

How many recalls has the Dodge Stratus had?

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns that cover at least one Dodge Stratus model year from 1992 to 2007. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Dodge Stratus year has the most complaints?

Among the last 14 model years with settled counts, the 1996 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (554) and the 1992 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Dodge Stratus problems?

Across the 1998–2007 model years, owners most often name the engine and engine cooling, steering, suspension in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Dodge Stratus get?

EPA rates the 2006 Dodge Stratus at 21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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