2004 DODGE STRATUS Structure Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2004 DODGE STRATUS
5 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 DODGE STRATUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
04/20/2012 DROVE OUT OF DRIVE WAY DOWN HEADING DOWN THE STREET TO STOP SIGN *(CUL-DE-SAC) HEARD SOMETHING LIKE A BANG...DROVE BACK IN TO DRIVE WAY. OPEN HOOD...FOUND AN OPEN GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF COVER SHOWING TIME CHAIN EXPOSED...HAD A MECHANIC LOOK OVER CAR, WHILE HE WAS CHECKING UNDER THE ENGINE , RELEASING A FEW BOLTS TO REPAIR SAW TIMING CHAIN GUIDE HAD BROKEN OFF CAUSING TIME CHAIN SHIFT AND GO OUT OF POSITION CAUSING THE COVER TO BUST OPEN...I WAS TOLD VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. DUE TO THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE . PURCHASED IN DECEMBER 2011 FAILED COMPONENTS TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING CHAIN GUIDE AND PULLEY. *TR
HEARD AND FELT NOISE AND VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. TOOK CAR IN FOR CHECK UP WAS TOLD MOTOR MOUNTS (4) WERE NEEDED. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WAS UNEXPECTEDLY REAR-ENDED. THE TRUNK SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE DUE TO THE MASSIVE IMPACT. THE REAR SPOILER DETACHED FROM THE TRUNK AND WENT THROUGH THE REAR GLASS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE POLICE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 37,000. UPDATED 12/30/08. *LJ UPDATED 01/05/09. *JB
I HAVE AN 04 STRATUS COUPE I BOUGHT USED, THE DASH IS COMING APART AT THE DEFROSTER VENT. IT SEEMS TO BE COMING APART AT THE SEAMS. IT ONLY HAS 55000 MILES ON IT. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ UPDATED *JB
I HAVE AN 04 STRATUS COUPE I BOUGHT NEW, THE DASH IS COMING APART AT THE DEFROSTER VENT. IT ON HAS 7,500 MILES ON IT AND IS GARAGE KEPT. *TR
Other 2004 DODGE STRATUS Problem Areas
Suspension
18 complaints
Suspensionrear
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Air Bags
10 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Child Seatharnessstrapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint