2005 Dodge Stratus

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #15V338000June 2, 2015443,442 vehicles affected

  air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

  Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

  If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

  Remedy

  MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

• NHTSA recall #04V579000December 9, 200426,354 vehicles affected

  steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

  On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.

  This could cause the steering knuckle to crack and separate from the upper control arm, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle. The recall began on december 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

• NHTSA recall #04V532000November 2, 20048,000 vehicles affected

  seat belts: rear/other

  On certain sedans, the left and right rear outboard retractor and turning loop bolts on the seat belts may not have been properly tightened.

  In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and tighten the affected fasteners. The recall began on november 15, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Other model years

• 1995 318
• 1996 554
• 1997 349
• 1998 272
• 1999 251
• 2000 216
• 2001 186
• 2002 150
• 2003 75
• 2004 144
• 2005
• 2006 74