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2004 Dodge Stratus repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (18%)

Chart based on 34 repairs.
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2004 Dodge Stratus repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Dodge Stratus in Michigan, United States
Aug 2006 - Jul 2017
Sep 2006

20000 mi
Clock spring replaced to fix inoperative steering wheel mounted stereo controls. Traveller/mini trip computer flashed in attempt to stop it from resetting. 
May 2007

37250 mi
Traveller still resetting. Dealership does not want to pursue issue further. Buzz in headliner. Examined during check in. Headliner pulled down and put back in place. Issue resolved. 
May 2008

64000 mi

US $51
Replaced Cam Position Sensor myself. Cost is for part only. 
Jul 2008

67925 mi

US $88
Check engine light on. 2 issues. Evap leak. Replaced evap hose. Catalytic converter failure. Cat covered under federal emissions warranty. Part on order. 
Sep 2008

69929 mi

US $181
Check engine light on. Cat replaced. Exhaust leak, cat not bolted on properly. Purge solenoid failure. Replaced. Check engine light back on. Catalyst failure. This car has 2 catalytic converters. Wrong cat replaced previously. Part on order. 
Oct 2008

71795 mi
Catalytic converter replaced. Car returned with exhaust leak. Never left parking lot. Cat loose. Tightened. Issue resolved. Total trips to dealership to have issue resolved. 10 
Oct 2009

98882 mi

US $1729
Right front wheel bearing. Left inner tie rod. Left rear upper ball joint. Strut mounts. One new tire. Rotors and pads all the way around. Some of this may be considered maintenance, but all needed to be done. 
May 2010

111333 mi
Strut mounts were loose. Strut mounts were replaced. Strut mounts were NOT replaced on previous trip as indicated by the shop. 
Jun 2010

115442 mi

US $194
Cruise inoperative. Traced to bad ground under brake master cylinder and Stop Light Switch 
Jul 2010

116864 mi

US $142
Horn not working properly. Again, from me driving though water. Repair would have been less expensive, but I wanted an OE horn. Emergency brake adjusted since it wasn't holding 
Sep 2010

121150 mi

US $94
Replaced right outer tie rod. 
May 2011

134467 mi

US $611
Parking brake wasn't holding. Repair required new rotor, hardware and shoes. Right front hub bearing replaced. 
Jul 2011

137059 mi

US $102
Heater/cooling fan only worked on high speed. Replaced blower motor resistor. 
Dec 2011

151155 mi
Left outer tie rod end replaced 
Feb 2013

178545 mi

US $1008
Vibration in back of car. Tires worn due to bad suspension. Ball Joints, Strut Plates, Struts, Lateral Links, some parts covered under warranty from repair in October 2009 
Mar 2013

179421 mi

US $271
Car produced intermittent heat. Coolant Air Bleeder leaking anti-freeze. Part replaced and car refilled with anti-freeze. 
Apr 2013

180622 mi

US $90
Occasionally difficult to shift into first gear. Repaired the transmission shift cable. 
May 2013

180787 mi

US $733
Cable repair did not fix problem. Clutch needed replacement. 
Jul 2013

184093 mi

US $106
CEL was on. Gas cap replaced. Price here includes oil change. 
Dec 2013

190495 mi

US $415
Coolant Reservoir Tank was cracked and leaking. Shop replaced that and power steering belt which was cracked. Coolant Reservoir Tank was cracked and leaking. Shop replaced that and power steering belt which was cracked. 
Dec 2014

205000 mi

US $1674
water pump leaking-replaced  timing chain and all guides and tensioners, power steering belt, spark plugs, leaking valve cover gasket. 
Feb 2015

208129 mi

US $512
The oil light would flicker at idle occasionally. Shop was unable to duplicate, but replaced the oil pressure switch. Problem seems to have been resolved. Reverse lights not working, traced to wiring. Not fixed. Car was ready same day. The battery was low resulting in no start condition. Alternator was overcharging battery. Battery and alternator replaced. Reverse lights not working, traced to wiring. Not fixed. Car was ready same day. The oil light would flicker at idle occasionally. Shop was unable to duplicate, but replaced the oil pressure switch. Problem seems to have been resolved. The battery was low resulting in no start condition. Alternator was overcharging battery. Battery and alternator replaced. 
Nov 2015

217933 mi

US $67
Driver side nozzle was not spraying water on the windshield. Appeared to be low pressure. Shop replaced the nozzle. Driver side nozzle was not spraying water on the windshield. Appeared to be low pressure. Shop replaced the nozzle. 
Aug 2016

223600 mi

US $95
AC blows cool, then becomes warm. Recharged. Problem still exists. 

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2004 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Dodge Stratus in South Dakota, United States
- Jan 2007
Jan 2007

50000 mi

US $1000
Had a knocking noise coming from the drivers front side, sounded like it was right in front of the driver, could feel it in the steering wheel. Would get louder the longer you drove it. After 7 months, 3 garages, 10 mechanics, and well over $1,000, the 
Dodge Stratus in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

278000 mi

US $54
Radiator leak. 

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