Dodge Stratus problems by year
2,651 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 12 Dodge Stratus model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with the most complaints
1996 (554)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Fewer complaints | 74 | 0 | Suspension | |
| 2005 Fewer complaints | 62 | 3 | Suspension | |
| 2004 | 144 | 3 | Suspension | |
| 2003 Fewer complaints | 75 | 2 | Air Bags | |
| 2002 | 150 | 2 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 | 186 | 10 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 | 216 | 5 | Steering | |
| 1999 | 251 | 2 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 | 272 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 | 349 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1996 Most complained | 554 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 | 318 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Dodge.