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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%)

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Dodge Stratus suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (43%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 7 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

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. 
111333 mi Strut mounts were loose. Strut mounts were replaced. Strut mounts were NOT replaced on previous trip as indicated by the shop. 
121150 mi

US $94
Replaced right outer tie rod. 
151155 mi Left outer tie rod end replaced 
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 

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2004 Dodge Stratus 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

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 

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2003 Dodge Stratus 2dr Coupe

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

12921 mi Noise when braking. Lower Front Ball Joints were loose. Replaced Right and Left Lower Control Arms - Warranty Repair 

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Dodge Stratus Suspension Problems

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