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2005 Dodge Stratus recalls and problems

3 recalls and 62 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Dodge Stratus.

3
recalls
62
owner complaints
14
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Dodge Stratus recalls

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 15V338000 · reported June 2, 2015 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · 443,442 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
The risk
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The fix
MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm

NHTSA campaign 04V579000 · reported December 9, 2004 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 26,354 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.
The risk
This could cause the steering knuckle to crack and separate from the upper control arm, which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle. The recall began on december 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Seat belts: rear/other

NHTSA campaign 04V532000 · reported November 2, 2004 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 8,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain sedans, the left and right rear outboard retractor and turning loop bolts on the seat belts may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the affected fasteners. The recall began on november 15, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 27, 2022 · Engine

Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it

Apr 22, 2021 · Seats · 158,000 miles

SEATBELT SNAPPED OFF FROM CHEST RESTRAINT ON ONE SEAT, THE OTHER WAS LOCKING MECHANISM

Oct 8, 2020 · Service brakes · 73,083 miles

GOT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO AND FROM DAY 1 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY THE CAR IS ALMOST UNCONTROLABLE THE WHEEL PULLS ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BAD SO I HAVE TO PUMP THEM AND THEN IT STILL PULLS AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES 4 TIMES TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT THE DISC AND ALSO REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE SHOP…

Feb 19, 2019 · Seat belts · 150,000 miles

MY SEATBELTS FOR MY TWO WINDOW SEATS DON'T HAVE THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION. I WAS PUTTING MY SONS CAR SEAT IN MY CAR AND THE SEAT BELT WOULDN'T LOCK WHEN I PULLED IT ALL THE WAY OUT LIKE ITS SUPPOSED TO. I TRIED BOTH SIDES AND NEITHER OF THEM WORKED BUT BOTH MY FRONT SEATBELTS WORK.

May 11, 2018 · Electrical system · 180,500 miles

TAKATA THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS THAT I HAVE SEEN AS A RECALL ON A DODGE STRATUS AND TRIED TO REPORT IT AND WHOMEVER I BE TALKING TO IS IN DENIAL ABOUT THAT MY CAR IS SHOWING ME THE SIGNS THAT IT'S NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE IT'S A MALFUNCTION MY BALL JOINT IS BAD BECAUSE OF THE FRONT RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE HAS MESSED…

Stratus model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2002 2150104
2003 27570
2004 3144241
2005 362142
2006 074193
2007 0201

Across all years, the 2000 Stratus has the most complaints (216). All Dodge Stratus years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Stratus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Dodge Stratus, the most recent reported on June 2, 2015 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Stratus?
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (18 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (14).
How many 2005 Dodge Stratus complaints mention a crash or fire?
14 of 62 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 27, 2022.