2003 Dodge Stratus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Dodge Stratus, 8% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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 Stratus sxt. Numerous water leaks. I bought this car brand new in march 2003. By april it had a really strong mildew smell. It was found to have a water leak in the trunk(after they tore apart the front of my car looking for the leak). They wanted to shampoo the carpet, I made them replace the carpet. Since then the car has been back to in the shop 3 other times and they have found 7 other water leaks. I am extremely disappointed with this car help!!!!!! I've tried to talk to the manager at hendrick Dodge where I bought the car, but he was a complete jerk. …”
NHTSA complaint #10054717, filed 2004-01, 900 miles“Paint on roof of vehicle has turned white (black vehicle). Area is white but will go away when wet. Area comes back as it dries. White area is rough and is slowly spreading along the roof of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10219381, filed 2008-02, 25,000 miles“I own a 2003 Stratus, the paint began to fade back in 2005, since then I have contacted the manufacturer several times by phone and also by 4 certified letters. First they told me claim was denied do to the warranty. However there is nothing in the warranty regarding fading paint only rust issues. After several more attends to fix the problem, one of the customer service agents told me it was up to the dealership to repaint my car. They do not want to help due to some kind of numbers game. It is obvious that this a product defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239437, filed 2008-08“The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that the trunk failed to remain open as a result the contact sustained a head injury. The contact did not require medical attention. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10628953, filed 2014-08, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that the dashboard of the vehicle protruded and separated causing the air bag to be exposed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,300.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 3% |
| 1996 | 13 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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