2003 Dodge Stratus Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Dodge Stratus, 5% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2003 Dodge Stratus fuel gauge dial continues to shift to empty once fuel is placed in gas tank, showing empty only after a refill of gas. Do not know when have fuel in car. There is a recall on the fuel injector, but attempts to reach chrysler is improbable.”
NHTSA complaint #10234135, filed 2008-07, 82,000 miles“The 2003 Dodge Stratus we own is not safe for driving. Rapidly overheating and shutting down, near accident with sudden stalling in traffic, regulators on the engine fan going out, headgaskets having to be replaced. Car is not a year and has been serviced 2 times and still malfunctions. Just got car back from shop and have to return it, because it is not idling properly. Constant problems with vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10032998, filed 2003-08, 9,183 miles“Dt: the consumer took vehicle to a dealership and repair shop several times for a squeaking noise that came from the left driver's side by the wheel. The source of the squeaking noise was unknown. The engine, a caliber to the steering wheel, air conditioning, brakes, and the flywheel were replaced. There is a still a squeaking noise and consumer does not know where it I comes from. The consumer is concerned about the safety of this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10135903, filed 2005-09, 33,000 miles“I bought my Dodge Stratus in feb. Of 2004, it is a 2003. Since then it has been in the shop 5 times due to the motor in the window going out, the air conditioning going out, the cruise control went out, the cd player is not functioning correctly and now the safety feature (air bag system) is failing as well. I have owned other cars in the past with higher miles than this vehicle and I never had the problems that I am having with this one. I am upset with this vehicle. I feel that buying a newer car with low miles should leave the buyer feeling happy and safe with their decision. …”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 3% |
| 1995 | 18 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Stratus
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Stratus
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.
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