| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Dodge Stratus repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (15%)
Chart based on 55 repairs.
Dodge Stratus engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 15 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
| 64000 mi US $51 |
Replaced Cam Position Sensor myself. Cost is for part only. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 192000 mi US $415 |
Coolant Reservoir Tank was cracked and leaking. Shop replaced that and power steering belt which was cracked. |
| 205000 mi US $1674 |
water pump leaking-replaced timing chain and all guides and tensioners, power steering belt, spark plugs, leaking valve cover gasket. |
| 207906 mi US $231 |
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 oil light would flicker at idle occasionally. Shop was unable to duplicate, but replaced the oil pressure switch. Problem seems to have been resolved. |
2004 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 278000 mi US $54 |
Radiator leak. |
2003 Dodge Stratus 2dr Coupe
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi US $421 |
Replace Oil Sending Unit, Replace Valve Cover Gasket, Replace Timing Belt, Replace Front Crank Seal |
2002 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 53000 mi | Engine noisy, tightened accessory drive belt |
| 55300 mi US $450 |
Electric fuel pump was making noise and car was not starting as quick as usual. Engine would crank for about 5 seconds instead of starting as soon as it cranks. |
| 61500 mi US $3100 |
Vacuum leak causing engine speed variation. |
2002 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $2100 |
Anti Freeze leaked into the pistons. Had to do a partial engine overhaul. |
2000 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $400 |
Water pump started leaking. Toke it to a local shop. Also had the timing belt changed at the same time. |
| 137500 mi US $25 |
Transmission Input Sensor went bad. Trans went into "Limp Mode" which is when it will not come out of 2nd gear. Sensor is located in just below the air intake assembly. Best to get to it from above. Sensor is white. |
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