2004 Dodge Stratus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Dodge Stratus, 8% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Driving down the road, I had lost my brakes, took it to a mechanic and the brakes line on the left front wheel broke, this happened in september 2013, and the left front brake line broke again in december 2013. I called the dealer and they said there were no recalls for brakes, maybe next time I'll be traveling the interstate and realize I have no brakes when I need to apply them.”
NHTSA complaint #10578627, filed 2014-04, 115,000 miles“At around 32,000 miles the brake shoe bolts broke, and the shoe got caught in the rim causing 1: the rim (inside) to grind aginst the shoe and forever changing the shape of the rim. 2: bending the calliper. And 3: having the breaks grind the rotor in an unusual manner in which they needed to be grinded down. I was slowing down for the stop light (speed limit was 25, I was going maybe 20), and started to break, the brakes locked up, and was pulling to the left. It was a very violent stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114763, filed 2005-03, 32,000 miles“Purchased a 2004 Dodge Stratus in july of 2003. By demeber 2003, at 6,00 miles, the rotors needed to be replaced due to warpage. In july 2004, apx 12,000 miles, the rotors needed to be replaced again due to warpage. I began to see this for what is is; a perpetual problem soon to be excluded from warranty work. I took a loss of 1,500. On the vehicle simply to get out from under it. I refuse to believe that this is due to my driving style, which is the standard line being given to Dodge owners. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088795, filed 2004-08, 6,435 miles“I was driving at about 30 MPH and coming to a slow for a stop light when it sounded like it had a flat tire. I started to pull over while continuing to slow the car when it came to a sharp stop and I could go no further to get out of the way of traffic. I got out to look, and saw no flat tire, but noticed front right brake grinded into rim. I had it towed to a repair shop near my home, and they assessed that a large bolt fell out from the brake calliper, and caused my brake to slip out and collide with the rim. My car is just over a year old, and I have never had any brake work done thus far. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118111, filed 2005-04, 26,986 miles“At 19000 miles, the front rotors had to be replaced due to warpage. Dealership says it is not covered under warranty after 12000 miles. Now the car has 22000 miles on it and needs front rotors replaced again. I refuse to again pay for something that should at least have a life expectancy of 55000 miles or more. Dealership mechanic says it is a defect in the rotors but it is not covered under warranty. Why?????????”
NHTSA complaint #10145887, filed 2005-12, 19,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 7% |
| 2005 | 6 | 10% |
| 2004 | 11 | 8% |
| 2003 | 7 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 8% |
| 2000 | 30 | 14% |
| 1999 | 42 | 17% |
| 1998 | 43 | 16% |
| 1997 | 44 | 13% |
| 1996 | 65 | 12% |
| 1995 | 60 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Stratus
38 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
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