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2004 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Dodge Stratus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | Clock spring replaced to fix inoperative steering wheel mounted stereo controls. Traveller/mini trip computer flashed in attempt to stop it from resetting. | |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Traveller/mini trip computer resetting. Unable to duplicate problem. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Traveller/mini trip computer resetting. Required 3 trips to dealer this month alone to get replaced. Driver side light bulb burned out: Replaced. | |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Traveller still resetting. Dealership does not want to pursue issue further. Buzz in headliner. Examined during check in. Headliner pulled down and put back in place. Issue resolved. | |
| May | 2008 | 51 | Replaced Cam Position Sensor myself. Cost is for part only. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 88 | Check engine light on. 2 issues. Evap leak. Replaced evap hose. Catalytic converter failure. Cat covered under federal emissions warranty. Part on order. | |
| Sep | 2008 | 181 | Check engine light on. Cat replaced. Exhaust leak, cat not bolted on properly. Purge solenoid failure. Replaced. Check engine light back on. Catalyst failure. This car has 2 catalytic converters. Wrong cat replaced previously. Part on order. | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Catalytic converter replaced. Car returned with exhaust leak. Never left parking lot. Cat loose. Tightened. Issue resolved. Total trips to dealership to have issue resolved. 10 | |
| Oct | 2009 | 1729 | Right front wheel bearing. Left inner tie rod. Left rear upper ball joint. Strut mounts. One new tire. Rotors and pads all the way around. Some of this may be considered maintenance, but all needed to be done. | |
| May | 2010 | 0 | Strut mounts were loose. Strut mounts were replaced. Strut mounts were NOT replaced on previous trip as indicated by the shop. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 194 | Cruise inoperative. Traced to bad ground under brake master cylinder and Stop Light Switch | |
| Jul | 2010 | 142 | Horn not working properly. Again, from me driving though water. Repair would have been less expensive, but I wanted an OE horn. Emergency brake adjusted since it wasn't holding | |
| Sep | 2010 | 94 | Replaced right outer tie rod. | |
| May | 2011 | 611 | Parking brake wasn't holding. Repair required new rotor, hardware and shoes. Right front hub bearing replaced. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 102 | Heater/cooling fan only worked on high speed. Replaced blower motor resistor. | |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | Left outer tie rod end replaced | |
| Feb | 2013 | 1008 | Vibration in back of car. Tires worn due to bad suspension. Ball Joints, Strut Plates, Struts, Lateral Links, some parts covered under warranty from repair in October 2009 | |
| Mar | 2013 | 271 | Car produced intermittent heat. Coolant Air Bleeder leaking anti-freeze. Part replaced and car refilled with anti-freeze. | |
| Apr | 2013 | 90 | Occasionally difficult to shift into first gear. Repaired the transmission shift cable. | |
2004 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Stratus in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 1000 | Had a knocking noise coming from the drivers front side, sounded like it was right in front of the driver, could feel it in the steering wheel. Would get louder the longer you drove it. After 7 months, 3 garages, 10 mechanics, and well over $1,000, the | |
2003 Dodge Stratus 2dr Coupe
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Stratus in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2004 | 0 | Noise when braking. Lower Front Ball Joints were loose. Replaced Right and Left Lower Control Arms - Warranty Repair | |
| Dec | 2006 | 421 | Replace Oil Sending Unit, Replace Valve Cover Gasket, Replace Timing Belt, Replace Front Crank Seal | |
2002 Dodge Stratus 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Stratus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 100 | NEW A/C COMPRESSOR | |
2000 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Stratus in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 400 | Water pump started leaking. Toke it to a local shop. Also had the timing belt changed at the same time. | |
| Oct | 2010 | 25 | Transmission Input Sensor went bad. Trans went into "Limp Mode" which is when it will not come out of 2nd gear. Sensor is located in just below the air intake assembly. Best to get to it from above. Sensor is white. | |
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