2003 Dodge Stratus Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Dodge Stratus, 11% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The car one once moving and then I stop, and put foot on brake, put gear in reverse and give it a little gas, and the vehicle rocks and shakes, and I was park, and put my foot on brake, put the gear in reverse and gave it a litte gas and it rock and shakes. I did just have new spark plugs put on old plugs and wires, and a new fuel tank filler tube”
NHTSA complaint #10907015, filed 2016-09, 196,000 miles“1. I took my car to have the oil changed. 2. Engine light came on & was reset. 3. Fuel pump needs replacing. I only have 57k miles and there is a recall on other models (03v443000). I also have the airbag light on which is identified as the clockspring and has also been recalled in other similar models. Neither of these are shown as recalled on my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10208126, filed 2007-11, 57,775 miles“Was stopped at a traffic light and the car chugged and then stalled. It restarted immediately and I passed through traffic. This has happened about 8-10 since it's first occurrence. Last occurrence was in a drive-thru waiting for service and the car sputtered and then stalled. It took several attempts to get the car started again.”
NHTSA complaint #10512942, filed 2013-05, 88,000 miles“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“Bought a car from Dodge in lubbock tx have not received mt plates or sticker for the car called Dodge and they told me someone else has my plates and stickers and there finance comp has our title. I dare not drive this car and I am paying for a car I cannot drive I have called Dodge and I am not getting anywhere could you please help me in this matter. Also they told me they have my VIN number on there car.”
NHTSA complaint #10023734, filed 2003-06Related recalls
- 03V443000Nov 4, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in…Covers: Dodge Stratus 2003–2004, Chrysler Sebring 2003–2004
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 7% |
| 2005 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 24 | 11% |
| 1999 | 11 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 16 | 3% |
| 1995 | 12 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Stratus
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEquipment
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology