Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Dodge Stratus

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 197 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V338000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
443,442
Reported to NHTSA
2015-06-02
Owners notified
2015-07-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V313000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
8,108
Reported to NHTSA
2004-06-29
Owners notified
2004-08-09

Defect description

ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED.

Safety risk

BREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A LEAKAGE OF FUEL AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V443000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
5,911
Reported to NHTSA
2003-11-04
Owners notified
2003-12-15

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. THOSE VEHICLES EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMP PRESSURE WILL RECEIVE FUEL PUMP MODIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension18100,000 mi
Suspension: rear1767,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1233,000 mi
Vehicle speed control12103,000 mi
Air bags1087,000 mi
Steering10118,000 mi
Electrical system634,000 mi
Power train637,980 mi
Power train: automatic transmission634,000 mi
Air bags: frontal516,680 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine524,450 mi
Structure545,000 mi
Engine494,238 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump451,445 mi
Fuel/propulsion system4117,000 mi
Unknown or other450,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs4136,334 mi
Electrical system: ignition331,179 mi
Fuel system, gasoline398,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor328,000 mi
Service brakes3115,000 mi
Structure: frame and members33,104 mi
Wheels3120 mi
Electrical system: wiring28,775 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system23,104 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic219,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper226,986 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor26,435 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly23,104 mi
Suspension: front23,045 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2135,009 mi
Child seat1—
Child seat: harness: strap/webbing1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel135,550 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables124,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers120,436 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1119,376 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan143,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe131,000 mi
Equipment167,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.168,494 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift111,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights135,550 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch135,550 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings151,445 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system125,000 mi
Interior lighting168,494 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch168,494 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Seat belts: front18,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip132,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc132,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Structure: body1—
Suspension: rear: springs1104,995 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal112,200 mi
Visibility/wiper1100,900 mi
Visibility: windshield1100,900 mi
Wheels: rim126,986 mi

The 2003 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.