- Worst Model Year:
- 2002
- Worst Complaint:
- oil sludge resulting in engine failure
Here are the Dodge Stratuss that have the most problems reported over the last 13 years.
The 2002 Dodge Stratus has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2002 Stratus for oil sludge resulting in engine failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the Stratus
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#1: oil sludge resulting in engine failure on the 2002 Stratus
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#2: oil sludge resulting in engine failure on the 2001 Stratus
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#3: oil sludge resulting in engine failure on the 2003 Stratus
Latest Owner Complaints About the Stratus
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dashboard is bubbling up -- 2004 Stratus:
I just bought the car 3 weeks ago from Kerry Nissan of Florence Kentucky. I made a deal with the salesman that as long as the Dashboard was fixed that I would buy the car. He said no problem! Its only going to cost no more than $200 dollars and that we had someone who does that for us. Mr. ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2004 Stratus owners.
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engine seized -- 2005 Stratus:
Ok Stratus owners, I purchased a 05 Stratus with approx. 68,000 miles on it, changed the oil kinda regularly, had to replace water outlet on the head (made of plastic....genius) then the lower ball joint let go at around 60 mph resulted in no brakes (the bleeder screw got knocked loose) my ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2005 Stratus owners.
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exterior black paint faded -- 2002 Stratus:
I bought this Stratus brand new in 2002 and loved it! It's been a pretty good car except the paint! My car has been garaged the entire time I have owned it. It started fading in 2010 really bad but had spots in some areas long before that. It now looks like a hunk of junk from the outside!! ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 9 times by other 2002 Stratus owners.
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door locks & interior lights turn on & off intermittently -- 2000 Stratus:
After putting the car in drive the auto lock keeps trying to lock the doors, the interior light comes on and the car dings relentlessly. After 100,000 miles everything starts to break or malfunction on this car. I rate this car as a "throw away" car. I haven't found a solution to this problem ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2000 Stratus owners.
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abs light comes on for no reason, causing the car to shift -- 2003 Stratus:
I have a very well kept up 2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan. It runs well, has had the oil changed every 3000 miles, all the manufacturer's recommended maintenence on it. The only thing it has required was a wheel bearing, new brake system, and a new transmission. About a week ago the abs light came ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 Stratus owners.