Dodge Stratus Coupe Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 61 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Dodge Stratus Coupe (2001–2003) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 32. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (25 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Stratus Coupe model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 16 | 65,000 | 0 | 17 | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 13 | 62,600 | 0 | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 32 | 47,410 | 0 | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure25 38%
- Other or unknown8 12%
- Electrical system8 12%
- Engine cooling7 11%
- Air bags7 11%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)4 6.2%
- Transmission and drivetrain4 6.2%
- Suspension2 3.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2002: “Cracks in the dashboard. Car doesn't sit in much direct sunlight. Appeared out of nowhere. I am concerned about safety issues regarding airbags. Also not aesthetically pleasing on otherwise nice interior. I do not take this vehicle on bumpy roads.”
NHTSA complaint #10821680, filed 2016-01, 146,000 miles2001: “First off, I bought this car from my sister...the ball joint broke on me within a month...probably not her fault. However the car was making a lot of noises and clanks and creaks, I was told it was just the bushings, guess I found out it wasn't the hard way. About a month after the ball joint was replaced the rear strut broke and was rubbing the inside of the rear passenger tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435400, filed 2011-11, 16,000 miles2003: “I have a 2003 Dodge status coupe that has two coils on the top of the spark plugs. I have had them replaced 3 times with a 4th due soon. The problem starts with the engine misfireing some, then the service engine soon light comes on and I loose two cylendars. Sometimes the service engine soon light turns off for several days but then returns.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology