2005 Dodge Stratus Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 21%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,258miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Dodge Stratus, 21% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,258 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Takata there are several things that I have seen as a recall on a Dodge Stratus and tried to report it and whomever I be talking to is in denial about that my car is showing me the signs that it's needs to be fixed because it's a malfunction my ball joint is bad because of the front right steering knuckle has messed it up and my gas gauge is messed up with the alarm and temp control is also messed up”
NHTSA complaint #11093420, filed 2018-05, 180,500 miles“This car is a death trap. I have lost control of the steering many times it seems to be worse in any curve. I must drive it under the speed limit at least 5 miles to safely keep it on the road. I am terrified everyday in this car. When using the brakes the whole car shakes violently an does not stop well even at low speeds(brakes are new)”
NHTSA complaint #10780229, filed 2015-10, 93,000 miles“My daughter was driving through a parking lot and the car suddenly stopped. She got out and looked at the front and discovered the both front wheels were turned out in opposite directions. The tie rod had broke and came apart. This could have been disastrous at highway speeds. I was able to fix it at home, but as a father, I worry about just this thing happening!”
NHTSA complaint #10700653, filed 2015-03, 101,000 miles“Was driving 25 MPH driving on paramount blvd at whittier blvd, in pico rivera, ca, when the car made a loud clunking noise, then felt as though we were dragging something. Only drove 50 feet before pulling over, as it was impossible to drive. We thought it was initially a flat tire, until we got out. Our mechanic inspected it, and determined that the lower control arm had failed on the passenger side. It was clear from the picture that the ball joint was rusted and snapped free of its housing.”
NHTSA complaint #10883022, filed 2016-07, 160,000 miles“Got this car 2 years ago and from day 1 when applying the brakes all the way the car is almost uncontrolable the wheel pulls one way or the other bad so I have to pump them and then it still pulls and I have replaced the brakes 4 times to make sure it wasnt the disc and also replaced the wheel bearings and the shop told me the lower control arm and upper and lower ball joints are cracking up and so its not safe for me to drive and I dont have the money to be replacing something that shouldnt be messed up my car has low miles it started makimg clunking noises whem going over a bump and any…”
NHTSA complaint #11363494, filed 2020-10, 73,083 milesRelated recalls
- 04V579000Dec 9, 2004On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.Covers: Dodge Stratus 2005, Chrysler Sebring 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
- 10011958Nov 29, 2004Power steering fluid contamination.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9 | 12% |
| 2005 | 13 | 21% |
| 2004 | 13 | 9% |
| 2003 | 7 | 9% |
| 2002 | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 | 26 | 14% |
| 2000 | 66 | 31% |
| 1999 | 49 | 20% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 42 | 8% |
| 1995 | 23 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Stratus
18 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Stratus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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