Owners have filed 99 complaints
about the 2005 Dodge Stratus with NHTSA between 2004 and 2022.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 10 of 12 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 16
Against the median year of the Dodge Stratus. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
38.4% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 21
12% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
22.5%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
11.2%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
56.2%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
911.1%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
2328.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
89.9%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1923.5%
150,000+ miles
1417.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Dec 2004peak 6Feb 2022
Recalls on the 2005 Dodge Stratus
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
15V338000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
10E059000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
Risk: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
09E056000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.
Risk: SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
07E023000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Risk: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
04V579000
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE COMPONENT MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
04V532000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR OUTBOARD RETRACTOR AND TURNING LOOP BOLTS ON THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Granite City, ILCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE DRIVER HAD A SEIZURE AFTER THE CRASH AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONLY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, BUT IT WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE CONTACT'S ACCOUNT OF WHAT OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. AFTER TEN DAYS, THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE AFTER BEING TOWED TO A YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH MONTHS AFTER IT HAPPENED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11062444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Granite City, ILCrash1 injured
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE DRIVER HAD A SEIZURE AFTER THE CRASH AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONLY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, BUT IT WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE CONTACT'S ACCOUNT OF WHAT OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. AFTER TEN DAYS, THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE AFTER BEING TOWED TO A YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH MONTHS AFTER IT HAPPENED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11062444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 195,000 milesSchaumburg, ILCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I WAS DRIVING DOWN DUNDEE RD IN ILLINOIS AND IT WAS RAIN/SNOW MIX AND AS I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AND WHEN THE IMPACT HAPPEND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET
NHTSA complaint #11047551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 195,000 milesSchaumburg, ILCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS DRIVING DOWN DUNDEE RD IN ILLINOIS AND IT WAS RAIN/SNOW MIX AND AS I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AND WHEN THE IMPACT HAPPEND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET
NHTSA complaint #11047551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Granite, ILCrash1 injured
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND LOCKED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE AND DAMAGED THE FRONT END. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT KNEE AND HAD A SEIZURE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS A STATE MATTER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11005381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,517 milesAtlanta, GACrash
STEERING
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT OR TURNING IT TO THE RIGHT WHILE BACKING UP IN REVERSE, A LOUD POP CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE HAS ALWAYS SEEMED TO COME FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR. EVERYTHING SUGGESTED AS REPAIRS HAS BEEN DONE. BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. ALL FRONT AND BACK STRUTS WERE REPLACED. ALSO THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION CAUSING NOISE AND BOUNCING WHILE DRIVING. ALL OF THIS HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS, DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH OR MUCH LESS. A MECHANIC SUGGESTED IN 2013 THAT THE CAR MIGHT HAVE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT ALMOST EVERYTHING HAS WORKED WELL FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED WHICH DOES NOT WORK ON THE REGULAR BACK AND FORTH AND SUPER FAST SPEED. THE WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED WHICH DIDN'T HELP. A DODGE DEALERSHIP CHECKED IT LAST WEEK AND SAID THAT THE WIPER MOTOR WORKS. ONLY ONE OF MANY AUTO REPAIR PLACES TRIED TO CHARGE ME FOR AN ELEC ISSUE. ALSO IN 2013, THE FIRST CAR REPAIR SHOP I TOOK IT TO DID NOT DETECT ANY RECALLS AND THEY LISTED A DIFFERENT VIN # WHICH IS:[XXX], ON MY PAPERWORK. A DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS NOT VALID WHEN I CONTACTED IT FOR PARTS. A DIFFERENT VIN # IS ON THE CAR TITLE WHICH IS IN MY NAME. COULD THIS CAR BE PART OF A CHOP SHOP SCAM? I'VE HAD A PROBLEM TRYING TO FIND PARTS THAT MATCH THE COLOR AND YEAR ESPECIALLY FOR AN INSIDE DOOR PANEL. ALSO I FILED POLICE REPORTS BECAUSE SOMEONE HAS ENTERED THE CAR REPEATEDLY AND ILLEGALLY WITHOUT FORCED ENTRY AND MAY HAVE A KEY. THE SELLER OF THE CAR WAS DISHONEST WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10956883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Hartsville, SC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it
NHTSA complaint #11454339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hartsville, SC
SUSPENSION
Unknown the only thing that I can tell you for sure is that struts are bad Call was like this when I bought it
NHTSA complaint #11454339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hartsville, SC
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
NHTSA complaint #11454339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 158,000 milesBeaumont, CA
SEATS
SEATBELT SNAPPED OFF FROM CHEST RESTRAINT ON ONE SEAT, THE OTHER WAS LOCKING MECHANISM
NHTSA complaint #11413416 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,083 milesAuburndale, FL
STEERING
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 TOLD ME THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE CRACKING UP AND SO ITS NOT SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE AND I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO BE REPLACING SOMETHING THAT SHOULDNT BE MESSED UP MY CAR HAS LOW MILES IT STARTED MAKIMG CLUNKING NOISES WHEM GOING OVER A BUMP AND ANY TIME CAR IS MOVING IT IS SQUEAKING NOISES COMING FRPM FRONT OF CAR
NHTSA complaint #11363494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,083 milesAuburndale, FL
SUSPENSION
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 TOLD ME THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE CRACKING UP AND SO ITS NOT SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE AND I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO BE REPLACING SOMETHING THAT SHOULDNT BE MESSED UP MY CAR HAS LOW MILES IT STARTED MAKIMG CLUNKING NOISES WHEM GOING OVER A BUMP AND ANY TIME CAR IS MOVING IT IS SQUEAKING NOISES COMING FRPM FRONT OF CAR
NHTSA complaint #11363494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,083 milesAuburndale, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
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 TOLD ME THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE CRACKING UP AND SO ITS NOT SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE AND I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO BE REPLACING SOMETHING THAT SHOULDNT BE MESSED UP MY CAR HAS LOW MILES IT STARTED MAKIMG CLUNKING NOISES WHEM GOING OVER A BUMP AND ANY TIME CAR IS MOVING IT IS SQUEAKING NOISES COMING FRPM FRONT OF CAR
NHTSA complaint #11363494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesGardnerville, NV
SEAT BELTS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11181012 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,500 milesMurphysboro, IL
STEERING
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 IT UP AND MY GAS GAUGE IS MESSED UP WITH THE ALARM AND TEMP CONTROL IS ALSO MESSED UP
NHTSA complaint #11093420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,500 milesMurphysboro, IL
SUSPENSION
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 IT UP AND MY GAS GAUGE IS MESSED UP WITH THE ALARM AND TEMP CONTROL IS ALSO MESSED UP
NHTSA complaint #11093420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,500 milesMurphysboro, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 IT UP AND MY GAS GAUGE IS MESSED UP WITH THE ALARM AND TEMP CONTROL IS ALSO MESSED UP
NHTSA complaint #11093420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Granite City, ILCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE DRIVER HAD A SEIZURE AFTER THE CRASH AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONLY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, BUT IT WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE CONTACT'S ACCOUNT OF WHAT OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. AFTER TEN DAYS, THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE AFTER BEING TOWED TO A YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH MONTHS AFTER IT HAPPENED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11062444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Granite City, ILCrash1 injured
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE DRIVER HAD A SEIZURE AFTER THE CRASH AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. ONLY THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED, BUT IT WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE CONTACT'S ACCOUNT OF WHAT OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. AFTER TEN DAYS, THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE AFTER BEING TOWED TO A YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH MONTHS AFTER IT HAPPENED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11062444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesChesapeake, VA
POWER TRAIN
2005 DODGE STRATUS SEDAN 4 DOOR AUTOMATIC 2.7 W LESS THAN 60K MILES. REVERSE WENT OUT AFTER WHAT I THINK WAS A CLINKING SOUND NEAR THE FRONT. IT DRIVES NORMALLY, JUST DOES NOTHING IN REVERSE. IF THE CAR IS PARKED IT WILL ROLL BACKWARDS IF THE CAR IS ON A INCLINE. TRANSMISSION REBUILD IS MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. SO MANY DODGE TRANSMISSION ISSUES, THEY ARE LOSING MANY CUSTOMERS.
NHTSA complaint #11056274 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albany, GA
SUSPENSION
MY CAR IS PULLING TO RIGHT POPS EVERY TIME YOU MOVE CLICKES IN TURNING EVEN IN THE SLITES TURNING SHOCKS ARE BOTTOMING OUT EVERY TURN CANT GO OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH OUT IT HITTING HARD SCARED TO DRIVE MY KIDS IN IT PLEASE HELP HAPPENDS ALL TIME
NHTSA complaint #11055492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albany, GA
SERVICE BRAKES
MY CAR IS PULLING TO RIGHT POPS EVERY TIME YOU MOVE CLICKES IN TURNING EVEN IN THE SLITES TURNING SHOCKS ARE BOTTOMING OUT EVERY TURN CANT GO OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH OUT IT HITTING HARD SCARED TO DRIVE MY KIDS IN IT PLEASE HELP HAPPENDS ALL TIME
NHTSA complaint #11055492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albany, GA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
MY CAR IS PULLING TO RIGHT POPS EVERY TIME YOU MOVE CLICKES IN TURNING EVEN IN THE SLITES TURNING SHOCKS ARE BOTTOMING OUT EVERY TURN CANT GO OVER A SPEED BUMP WITH OUT IT HITTING HARD SCARED TO DRIVE MY KIDS IN IT PLEASE HELP HAPPENDS ALL TIME
NHTSA complaint #11055492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 195,000 milesSchaumburg, ILCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I WAS DRIVING DOWN DUNDEE RD IN ILLINOIS AND IT WAS RAIN/SNOW MIX AND AS I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AND WHEN THE IMPACT HAPPEND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET
NHTSA complaint #11047551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 195,000 milesSchaumburg, ILCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS DRIVING DOWN DUNDEE RD IN ILLINOIS AND IT WAS RAIN/SNOW MIX AND AS I WAS COMING TO AN INTERSECTION THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AND WHEN THE IMPACT HAPPEND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET
NHTSA complaint #11047551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Granite, ILCrash1 injured
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED AND LOCKED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE AND DAMAGED THE FRONT END. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT KNEE AND HAD A SEIZURE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT WAS A STATE MATTER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11005381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,517 milesAtlanta, GACrash
STEERING
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT OR TURNING IT TO THE RIGHT WHILE BACKING UP IN REVERSE, A LOUD POP CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE HAS ALWAYS SEEMED TO COME FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR. EVERYTHING SUGGESTED AS REPAIRS HAS BEEN DONE. BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. ALL FRONT AND BACK STRUTS WERE REPLACED. ALSO THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION CAUSING NOISE AND BOUNCING WHILE DRIVING. ALL OF THIS HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS, DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH OR MUCH LESS. A MECHANIC SUGGESTED IN 2013 THAT THE CAR MIGHT HAVE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT ALMOST EVERYTHING HAS WORKED WELL FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED WHICH DOES NOT WORK ON THE REGULAR BACK AND FORTH AND SUPER FAST SPEED. THE WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED WHICH DIDN'T HELP. A DODGE DEALERSHIP CHECKED IT LAST WEEK AND SAID THAT THE WIPER MOTOR WORKS. ONLY ONE OF MANY AUTO REPAIR PLACES TRIED TO CHARGE ME FOR AN ELEC ISSUE. ALSO IN 2013, THE FIRST CAR REPAIR SHOP I TOOK IT TO DID NOT DETECT ANY RECALLS AND THEY LISTED A DIFFERENT VIN # WHICH IS:[XXX], ON MY PAPERWORK. A DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS NOT VALID WHEN I CONTACTED IT FOR PARTS. A DIFFERENT VIN # IS ON THE CAR TITLE WHICH IS IN MY NAME. COULD THIS CAR BE PART OF A CHOP SHOP SCAM? I'VE HAD A PROBLEM TRYING TO FIND PARTS THAT MATCH THE COLOR AND YEAR ESPECIALLY FOR AN INSIDE DOOR PANEL. ALSO I FILED POLICE REPORTS BECAUSE SOMEONE HAS ENTERED THE CAR REPEATEDLY AND ILLEGALLY WITHOUT FORCED ENTRY AND MAY HAVE A KEY. THE SELLER OF THE CAR WAS DISHONEST WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10956883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,517 milesAtlanta, GACrash
SUSPENSION
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT OR TURNING IT TO THE RIGHT WHILE BACKING UP IN REVERSE, A LOUD POP CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE HAS ALWAYS SEEMED TO COME FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR. EVERYTHING SUGGESTED AS REPAIRS HAS BEEN DONE. BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. ALL FRONT AND BACK STRUTS WERE REPLACED. ALSO THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION CAUSING NOISE AND BOUNCING WHILE DRIVING. ALL OF THIS HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS, DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH OR MUCH LESS. A MECHANIC SUGGESTED IN 2013 THAT THE CAR MIGHT HAVE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT ALMOST EVERYTHING HAS WORKED WELL FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED WHICH DOES NOT WORK ON THE REGULAR BACK AND FORTH AND SUPER FAST SPEED. THE WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED WHICH DIDN'T HELP. A DODGE DEALERSHIP CHECKED IT LAST WEEK AND SAID THAT THE WIPER MOTOR WORKS. ONLY ONE OF MANY AUTO REPAIR PLACES TRIED TO CHARGE ME FOR AN ELEC ISSUE. ALSO IN 2013, THE FIRST CAR REPAIR SHOP I TOOK IT TO DID NOT DETECT ANY RECALLS AND THEY LISTED A DIFFERENT VIN # WHICH IS:[XXX], ON MY PAPERWORK. A DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS NOT VALID WHEN I CONTACTED IT FOR PARTS. A DIFFERENT VIN # IS ON THE CAR TITLE WHICH IS IN MY NAME. COULD THIS CAR BE PART OF A CHOP SHOP SCAM? I'VE HAD A PROBLEM TRYING TO FIND PARTS THAT MATCH THE COLOR AND YEAR ESPECIALLY FOR AN INSIDE DOOR PANEL. ALSO I FILED POLICE REPORTS BECAUSE SOMEONE HAS ENTERED THE CAR REPEATEDLY AND ILLEGALLY WITHOUT FORCED ENTRY AND MAY HAVE A KEY. THE SELLER OF THE CAR WAS DISHONEST WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10956883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,517 milesAtlanta, GACrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT OR TURNING IT TO THE RIGHT WHILE BACKING UP IN REVERSE, A LOUD POP CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE HAS ALWAYS SEEMED TO COME FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR. EVERYTHING SUGGESTED AS REPAIRS HAS BEEN DONE. BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. ALL FRONT AND BACK STRUTS WERE REPLACED. ALSO THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION CAUSING NOISE AND BOUNCING WHILE DRIVING. ALL OF THIS HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS, DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH OR MUCH LESS. A MECHANIC SUGGESTED IN 2013 THAT THE CAR MIGHT HAVE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT ALMOST EVERYTHING HAS WORKED WELL FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED WHICH DOES NOT WORK ON THE REGULAR BACK AND FORTH AND SUPER FAST SPEED. THE WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED WHICH DIDN'T HELP. A DODGE DEALERSHIP CHECKED IT LAST WEEK AND SAID THAT THE WIPER MOTOR WORKS. ONLY ONE OF MANY AUTO REPAIR PLACES TRIED TO CHARGE ME FOR AN ELEC ISSUE. ALSO IN 2013, THE FIRST CAR REPAIR SHOP I TOOK IT TO DID NOT DETECT ANY RECALLS AND THEY LISTED A DIFFERENT VIN # WHICH IS:[XXX], ON MY PAPERWORK. A DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS NOT VALID WHEN I CONTACTED IT FOR PARTS. A DIFFERENT VIN # IS ON THE CAR TITLE WHICH IS IN MY NAME. COULD THIS CAR BE PART OF A CHOP SHOP SCAM? I'VE HAD A PROBLEM TRYING TO FIND PARTS THAT MATCH THE COLOR AND YEAR ESPECIALLY FOR AN INSIDE DOOR PANEL. ALSO I FILED POLICE REPORTS BECAUSE SOMEONE HAS ENTERED THE CAR REPEATEDLY AND ILLEGALLY WITHOUT FORCED ENTRY AND MAY HAVE A KEY. THE SELLER OF THE CAR WAS DISHONEST WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10956883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,517 milesAtlanta, GACrash
VISIBILITY/WIPER
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2013 " AS IS" (USED) F ROM A CAR LOT. THERE WERE AT LEAST 2 OR 3 ALIGNMENTS COMPLETED DUE TO REPAIRS ON RELATED PARTS. AFTER EACH ALIGNMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN TO AN ANGLED POSITION AFTER A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT OR TURNING IT TO THE RIGHT WHILE BACKING UP IN REVERSE, A LOUD POP CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE HAS ALWAYS SEEMED TO COME FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR. EVERYTHING SUGGESTED AS REPAIRS HAS BEEN DONE. BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. ALL FRONT AND BACK STRUTS WERE REPLACED. ALSO THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION CAUSING NOISE AND BOUNCING WHILE DRIVING. ALL OF THIS HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS, DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH OR MUCH LESS. A MECHANIC SUGGESTED IN 2013 THAT THE CAR MIGHT HAVE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT ALMOST EVERYTHING HAS WORKED WELL FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED WHICH DOES NOT WORK ON THE REGULAR BACK AND FORTH AND SUPER FAST SPEED. THE WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED WHICH DIDN'T HELP. A DODGE DEALERSHIP CHECKED IT LAST WEEK AND SAID THAT THE WIPER MOTOR WORKS. ONLY ONE OF MANY AUTO REPAIR PLACES TRIED TO CHARGE ME FOR AN ELEC ISSUE. ALSO IN 2013, THE FIRST CAR REPAIR SHOP I TOOK IT TO DID NOT DETECT ANY RECALLS AND THEY LISTED A DIFFERENT VIN # WHICH IS:[XXX], ON MY PAPERWORK. A DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS NOT VALID WHEN I CONTACTED IT FOR PARTS. A DIFFERENT VIN # IS ON THE CAR TITLE WHICH IS IN MY NAME. COULD THIS CAR BE PART OF A CHOP SHOP SCAM? I'VE HAD A PROBLEM TRYING TO FIND PARTS THAT MATCH THE COLOR AND YEAR ESPECIALLY FOR AN INSIDE DOOR PANEL. ALSO I FILED POLICE REPORTS BECAUSE SOMEONE HAS ENTERED THE CAR REPEATEDLY AND ILLEGALLY WITHOUT FORCED ENTRY AND MAY HAVE A KEY. THE SELLER OF THE CAR WAS DISHONEST WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10956883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesLemont, IL
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED AND THE BALL JOINT DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09E056000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #10910059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.