2004 Dodge Stratus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 26%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,900miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Dodge Stratus, 26% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While making a turn at 5mph, my front right wheel collapsed causing complete separation of the wheel and control arm in turn causing my axle to come out from the transmission at the cv joint. There is a recall for this ball joint issue but not for my VIN specifically.”
NHTSA complaint #11308351, filed 2020-02, 150,000 miles“I have noticed when I am turning my steering wheel to the left or right there appears to be somewhat of a lack of control and loosening of the front end of my vehicle as I am driving. Also, the suspension on my vehicle has become much more pronounced negatively.”
NHTSA complaint #11321000, filed 2020-04, 148,000 miles“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“Through normal driving I exited off a highway ramp and heard a loud clang and thought my car had bottomed out. When I looked under the car the part that attached my rear drivers side tire to the shock had broken free. A neighbor told me it was the upper link to the rear view. My car is now undriveable. The rear wheel tilts onto the shock and rubs, also every small bump in the road sounds and feels like the car is bottoming out.”
NHTSA complaint #10246664, filed 2008-10, 49,800 miles“I was driving at 30mph coming to stop where I heard this loud clunk like if I ran over a large rock and bottomed out on it. Nothing happened to the car from what I can see but I see that there are many other complaints for this issue on this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10267351, filed 2009-04, 23,900 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 23 | 31% |
| 2005 | 18 | 29% |
| 2004 | 38 | 26% |
| 2003 | 15 | 20% |
| 2002 | 31 | 21% |
| 2001 | 41 | 22% |
| 2000 | 12 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 32 | 6% |
| 1995 | 24 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Stratus
22 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsFuel system
12 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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