repaired · 2017 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
2003 Dodge StratusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 75 owner complaints about the 2003 Dodge Stratus, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-338 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Dodge Stratus has problems
75 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
15Suspension
10Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
8Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
7Steering
6Structure
6Power train
6Engine and engine cooling
6Service brakes, hydraulic
2311 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 4 |
| Suspension | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 23 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2003 Dodge Stratus recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other Stratus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Stratus median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2003 Dodge Stratus safety ratings
2003 Dodge Stratus 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 Dodge Stratus, and the recalls they led to.
- SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATENo recall
In owners' words
What Stratus owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When replacing the Clock Spring I noticed the Airbag serial number matched numbers from other vehicles for recall but my vehicle was not listed in recall.Vin number [XXX] 2003 Dodge Stratus Sedan INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HORN HAD NO FUNCTIONALITY AND THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL DID NOT FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE NOT…
WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 DODGE STRATUS, I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING AND I HEARD A KIND OF SNAP AND THEN I FELT AND HEARD A GRINDING IN MY STEERING WHEEL. FOR ABOUT A WEEK WHENEVER I HAD TO MAKE A TURN THERE WAS THIS NOISE LIST A SPRING WAS CAUGHT AND ALMOST WOULD GET CAUGHT AND I WOULD HAVE TO…
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