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Dodge Stratus Problems and Repair Histories

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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. 

 

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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 

 

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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 

 

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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 

 

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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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