2004 Dodge Stratus Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 9%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Dodge Stratus, 9% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 5 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.
“Vehicle will accelerate for no apparent reason while at a stop or coming to a stop, took to dealer in 2009 did not find anything wrong but has done this ever since. Today it actually accelerated harder wile at a complete stop making me hit a vehicle in front of me no damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10499728, filed 2013-02, 154,625 miles“Car has shut down while driving on highway and on city street. Sometimes the steering wheel will lock up and be hard to turn. Sometimes speedometer will stop working correctly. Car will shut down.”
NHTSA complaint #11011533, filed 2017-07, 118,000 miles“While driving at low speeds vehicle stalled. After the vehicle stalls it cuts off even when the consumers foot is on the accelerator. Sometimes it feels like the gas pedal has been kicked because the vehicle jerks forward.”
NHTSA complaint #10089875, filed 2004-09, 12,200 miles“Lately when I drive my car the check engine light will come on and then a couple minutes after it comes on the steering will lock up. It has done this multiple times within the last couple of months. The first time I was able to get it started again but then the speedometer wouldn't work. After the first time I thought it was fixed but now whenever it malfunctions the car shuts off on its own and will not start again until its been sitting untouched for at least 10 minutes. This has happened in town (25 MPH) and on roads up to 55 mphs.”
NHTSA complaint #11003866, filed 2017-07“The contact owns as 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently as the brakes were applied. The driver shifted the vehicle into park and the vehicle stopped moving but the engine rpms continued to fluctuate rapidly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,252.”
NHTSA complaint #10557808, filed 2013-12, 158,252 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 13 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 18 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Stratus
38 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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