2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe. The part named most often is body and structure, with 9 complaints (56% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and electrical system (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure9 56%
- Air bags2 13%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Other or unknown2 13%
- Brakes1 6.3%
- Engine cooling1 6.3%
- Equipment1 6.3%
- Exterior lighting1 6.3%
- Suspension1 6.3%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “I own a 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe(engineered by mitsubishi) and my clear coat has started to fade leaving white spots on the top of my car right behind the sunroof. It has also started to fade on the trunk of my vehicle as well. This issue only seems to ba happening to the cars manufactured with black paint. Other cars I have seen with this problem also manufactured by mitsubishi are 1995-2000 chrysler sebring coupe, Dodge avenger coupe, mitsubishi eclipse, mitsubishi galant. Also, 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus Coupe, chrysler sebring coupe, mitsubishi eclipse and galant. …”
NHTSA complaint #10349339, filed 2010-08, 65,000 milesAir bags: “The entire dashboard from driver's side to passenger side as well as from the front where it meets the windshield to where it wraps over and connects to entire panel facing the front seats is warping and pulling away from everything it is suppose to help hold into place. It is now rising above the passenger air bag compartment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10861272, filed 2016-04, 119,102 milesElectrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10133686, filed 2005-08, 40,000 milesOther or unknown: “Same dash warping problem as many others. I suspect this it is more widespread than what you see here. I'm concerned that the warping could affect air bag deployment.”
NHTSA complaint #10873753, filed 2016-06Mileage when problems were reported
43% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 41,500 and 71,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Other model years of the Dodge Stratus Coupe
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 16 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 13 | 62,600 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 32 | 47,410 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Dodge Stratus Coupe model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 9 complaints (56% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 41,500 and 71,000 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.