2003 Dodge STRATUS COUPE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
65,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 16 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 6.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure | 8 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
Structure: 8; Air Bags: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2012: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 2
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10015468 · 2003-04-09 (April 9, 2003)
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THERE WAS A "HISSING" NOISE AND THE PEDAL BECAME INTERMITTENTLY HARD TO PRESS OR WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED A LEAKING BRAKE BOOSTER, HOWEVER A FEW DAYS LATER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015468 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097926 · 2004-10-28 (October 28, 2004)
I PURCHASED A 2003 DODGE STRATUS COUPE. FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, THE PASSENGER WINDOW DID NOT SEAL PROPERLY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO BE REPAIRED 3 TIMES BY THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM. HOWEVER, AFTER 3 TIMES, THEY WERE UNABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO ANOTHER DODGE DEALER, WHICH REQUIRED 2 MORE ATTEMPTS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, REQUIRING A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDOW GLASS. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT BACK TO GET THE WINDOW STOPS TIGHTENED OR REPLACED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10097926 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10118484 · 2005-04-26 (April 26, 2005)
THERE IS A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE DEALER HAS ATTAMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ATLEAST 4 TIMES. THE LAST TIME THEY TRIED THEY ATTEMPTED TO FIX ALL FOUR WHEELS, EVEN THOUGH II ONLY STATED A NOISE FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL, NOW THE REAR WHEEL POPS REALLY LOUD OVER PUMPS AND IN TURNS. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE AND SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT CALLED ME BACK. IN ADDITION TO THIS, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER FIXED TWICE, A NEW RADIO PUT IN, SINCE THE LAST TIME IT WAS IN THERE MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS DONT WO…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10118484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10133686 · 2005-08-21 (August 21, 2005)
I HAVE A 2003 DODGE STATUS COUPE THAT HAS TWO COILS ON THE TOP OF THE SPARK PLUGS. I HAVE HAD THEM REPLACED 3 TIMES WITH A 4TH DUE SOON. THE PROBLEM STARTS WITH THE ENGINE MISFIREING SOME, THEN THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON AND I LOOSE TWO CYLENDARS. SOMETIMES THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TURNS OFF FOR SEVERAL DAYS BUT THEN RETURNS.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10133686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10164602 · 2006-08-05 (August 5, 2006)
THE DASH IN MY CAR SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT IT STATED COMING APART. IT HAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE DEFROSTER. IN ADDITION, ALL OF THE VENT COVERS, ECT. NO LONGER ARE SECURE. THE ENTIRE DASH AND COMPONENTS ARE IN HORRIBLE CONDITION.. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED IN THE WARRANTY WHICH WAS BUMPER TO BUMPER. IN`ADDITION MY DEFROSTER IS HORRIBLE. WHEN YOU HAVE IT IN FLOOR MODE IT BLOWS ON THE WINDSHIELD AND IT FOGS UP CONSTANTLY. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONETS GO CRAZY EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, NO POWER TO THE CAR ECT. HAVE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10164602 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10192066 · 2007-05-30 (May 30, 2007)
I BOUGHT MY 2003 DODGE STRATUS R/T ON JUNE 9, 2006. AFTER HAVING IT ABOUT TWO WEEKS THE DASH PAD STARTED TO COME UNDONE FROM THE DASH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10192066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208747 · 2007-11-13 (November 13, 2007)
I PURCHASED A 2003 STRATUS NEW. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE THE PAINT STARTED FLAKING OFF THE TOP. THE DEALERSHIP REPAINTED THE TOP WITHOUT COMPLAINT. THE SHOP MANAGER SAID THEY HAD ALOT OF THEM WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. 500 MILES AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THE ENTIRE CAR STARTED TO LOOSE THE PAINT. I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE CAR AND AFTER BEING PUT OFF FOR FIVE WEEKS WAS TOLD THE DISTRICT MANAGER SAID TO BAD THEY WERE NOT GOING TO FIX THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT BODY SHOPS, AND BOTH ADVISED THE PRIMER WAS BAD AND THEY HAD…
Owner-reported narrative. 41,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208747 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10230035 · 2008-06-05 (June 5, 2008)
THE DASH BOARD HAS WARPED AND PIECES ARE FALLING INSIDE THE DASH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10230035 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.