2004 Dodge Stratus engine and engine cooling problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Dodge Stratus — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 20, 2014
“I have had to replace the cam shaft rotation sensor 4x, the car breaks down when it fails. Also, the relay wires constantly come loose. *tr”
filed Mar 30, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 14 | 19% |
| 2005 Stratus | 14 | 23% |
| 2003 Stratus | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Stratus | 48 | 32% |
| 2001 Stratus | 58 | 31% |
| 2000 Stratus | 23 | 11% |
| 1999 Stratus | 53 | 21% |
| 1998 Stratus | 121 | 44% |
| 1997 Stratus | 158 | 45% |
| 1996 Stratus | 335 | 60% |
| 1995 Stratus | 106 | 33% |
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.