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Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Stratus 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Dodge Stratus: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

144Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
28Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V338000.

Vehicle Speed Control13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 03V443000, 04V313000.

Brakes11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

03V443000Reported November 4, 2003 - 5,911 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 5,911 vehicles across all affected models.

04V313000Reported June 29, 2004 - 8,108 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 8,108 vehicles across all affected models.

15V338000Reported June 2, 2015 - 443,442 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 443,442 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200417
200520
200613
200718
200821
20092
20107
20116
20127
20136
20146
20154
20162
20175
20182
20191
20202
20213
20231
20251
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.