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2004 Dodge Stratus suspension problems

Owners reported suspension problems in 38 complaints for the 2004 Dodge Stratus, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
38 19% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
80,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When suspension problems show up

Suspension complaints by mileage, 2004 Dodge Stratus Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 80,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 2 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 3 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 8 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 6 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 7 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 3 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 80,000 miles
Based on 32 complaints that include mileage. 25% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles2
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles3
60k to 80k miles8
80k to 100k miles6
100k to 120k miles7
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles3
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 32 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash.

What owners wrote

The left rear lower arm control snapped causing damaged to the leftside drivetrain components including frame and cross member the whole rear was replaced including the gas tank

Reported at 26,600 miles, May 2005 Crash

Have a 2004 dodge stratus and upper left rear strut mount has broken. This is the second time this has happened since buying the car new.

Reported at 88,000 miles, December 2010

Other problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Stratus

Suspension problems in other years

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