2004 Dodge Stratus steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Dodge Stratus — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have noticed when I am turning my steering wheel to the left or right there appears to be somewhat of a lack of control and loosening of the front end of my vehicle as I am driving. Also, the suspension on my vehicle has become much more pronounced negatively.”
filed Apr 13, 2020
“As I am turning the steering wheel when driving or idle the steering is making a squeaking/creaking noise I believe it has to do with recall: 10e059000 front control arm - lower arm”
filed Nov 4, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 9 | 12% |
| 2005 Stratus | 13 | 21% |
| 2003 Stratus | 7 | 9% |
| 2002 Stratus | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 Stratus | 26 | 14% |
| 2000 Stratus | 66 | 31% |
| 1999 Stratus | 49 | 20% |
| 1998 Stratus | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 Stratus | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 Stratus | 42 | 8% |
| 1995 Stratus | 23 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Dodge Stratus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.