2004 Dodge Stratus Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Dodge Stratus, 8% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Car is driven on regular city streets and freeways. Roads I drive are paved - no country, dusty roads and area isn't heavy in pollution. I purchase my gas from shell or chevron and refill at 1/4 to 1/3 tank to reduce chance of picking up sediment from fuel tank. Noticed while driving on freeway.that car would drop in speed from 60 MPH to 20 rather quickly and then forget about going up a hill. I was also getting 8-10 mpg. A couple weeks later I noticed even on level city streets the loss of power. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592744, filed 2014-05, 98,000 miles“Every since I have had this car, there has been a problem with this car stalling while I am driving. I called the 800 number for Dodge to let them know that I saw that they had a recall for the problem that I am having only to be told that my car is not covered in this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10205084, filed 2007-10, 75,000 miles“I went to visit son and yes I took it to auto zone to have it checked to make sure that everything was ok to drive on the highway. So I made it to my sons home then I have to make a run to the store as I got back on the highway to drive a guy starts to flag me down and said there was sparks under my car an soon as I pull over to the side of the road the whole front part of my car caught a fire fire department was called car was towed. They say its nothing they can do even through it is a recall on the car for that reason,no one will return my calls from the company.”
NHTSA complaint #10715786, filed 2015-05, 13,200 miles“Pressure build-up in the gas tank caused the fuel pump ass'y seal to blow out and gas to pour out on the ground as well as fumes in the vehicle. I had also smelled gas on the 23rd when I first had filled it up on the day of purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #10104855, filed 2004-12, 9,300 miles“The events leading up the failure of my vehicle were, the car kept turning off. I could restart it afterwards without a problem. I took the vehicle to the Dodge dearlership and was told I needed a new transmission. This was repaired under the warranty. Afterwards, the car stalled a few times and I could restart. The last time it stalled I could not restart it and I was told by the dealership that I needed a new fuel pump. I paid for the repair services and the next searched the recalls on the internet. I just want my $724.13 refunded. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200449, filed 2007-08, 73,139 milesRelated recalls
- 04V313000Jun 29, 2004On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.Covers: Dodge Stratus 2004, Chrysler Sebring 2004
- 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
Related service bulletins
- 10013985Oct 18, 2004Down stream fuel system.
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 2004 Dodge Stratus
38 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
11 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology