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2003 Dodge Stratus Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Dodge Stratus has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Dodge Stratus

Suspension
15
Structure
14
Airbags
13
Steering
7
Electrical
7
Engine
6
Brakes
6
Fuel System
5
Powertrain
5
Other
4
Speed Control
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 18, 2016ENGINEONLY HAD MY 2003 DODGE STRATUS FOR A FEW MONTHS AND HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS NOW. WHEN I FIRST GOT IT, ...
Jan 18, 2012ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE CAR "CHUGGED" AND THEN STALLED. IT RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AND...
Oct 15, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI OWN A 2003 DODGE STRATUS AND IT SUFFERED THE SAME FAILURE OF ITS 2.7 LITER ENGINE AS MANY OTHERS H...
Jan 5, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED W...
Feb 18, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGRELIABLE MECHANICS REFUSED TO CHANGE THE OIL ON MY 2003 DODGE STRATUS BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT TO BE ...
Jul 16, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENTTHE 2003 DODGE STRATUS WE OWN IS NOT SAFE FOR DRIVING. RAPIDLY OVERHEATING AND SHUTTING DOWN, NEAR ...

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