2004 Dodge Stratus electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Dodge Stratus — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The windows do not work and this problem keeps happening even after it was fixed, it wasn't the motor, switches or anything else, the wiring is bad somewhere and it went back out after the warranty expired. I hope this is a recall so something can get done and stay done. *tr”
filed Mar 30, 2014
“1. Ignition- ms. Faulkner was transporting me to pick up my vehicle and her vehicle engine shut off just before she came to a stop. She stated that this had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle did not stall the day I drove it but when I stopped at a signal light the engine surged momentarily…”
filed Sep 3, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 8 | 11% |
| 2005 Stratus | 5 | 8% |
| 2003 Stratus | 10 | 13% |
| 2002 Stratus | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 Stratus | 19 | 10% |
| 2000 Stratus | 30 | 14% |
| 1999 Stratus | 34 | 14% |
| 1998 Stratus | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 Stratus | 31 | 9% |
| 1996 Stratus | 36 | 6% |
| 1995 Stratus | 41 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Dodge Stratus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.