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Other or unknownPart report

2004 Dodge Stratus Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 144 total for the year
Median mileage
53,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Dodge Stratus, 4% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 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.

“As I am turning the steering wheel when driving or idle the steering is making a squeaking/creaking noise I believe it has to do with recall: 10e059000 front control arm - lower arm”

NHTSA complaint #11278104, filed 2019-11, 139,000 miles

“I have an 04 Stratus coupe I bought used, the dash is coming apart at the defroster vent. It seems to be coming apart at the seams. It only has 55000 miles on it. Updated 01/11/08. Updated”

NHTSA complaint #10201294, filed 2007-08, 45,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that the entire dashboard is failing. The passenger side air bag is beginning to raise from the dashboard and become visible. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The dashboard had never been protected from sun exposure, however, when the failure began, the contact covered the dashboard with a towel and used a sun shield. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 51,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10201819, filed 2007-09, 50,000 miles

“Dt: while driving home today and as consumer rounded a corner the child safety seat came out of the base and turned over. Consumer's child was in the seat. The child was very upset and crying. Consumer stopped to correct this problem and the child seat snapped back into position with out any problems.”

NHTSA complaint #10122354, filed 2005-06

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200634%
200523%
200464%
200323%
200243%
200163%
200042%
1999125%
1998114%
1997165%
1996183%
199572%

Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Stratus

Suspension
38 complaints
Engine cooling
22 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Engine
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology