Overview & Reviews

The Stratus sedan now offers a Sport Appearance Package on the SXT that mimics the look of the R/T by offering sport instruments, chrome wheels and a spoiler.

• Low pricing, solid ride and handling characteristics, large trunk.

• Unrefined drivetrains, uncomfortable backseats, subpar build and materials quality, looks positively dull next to the Magnum.

User Reviews:

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  Not what I expected - 2005 Dodge Stratus
  By slindom - August 9 - 8:12 pm

  We have owned this car since it had 21,000 miles and was a good car till about 30,000 then the injectors started going one at a time. It was under warrenty so took it to local dealer to be fixed they would only change one at a time as they went out so was back four times before it was done. Now car has about 70,000 and is having shifting problems it will downshift for no reason even at highway speeds which cant be good for the engine or trans. Have had it to dealer not under warrenty anymore so costs 99.95 every time for them to test it only to tell me nothings is wrong. What a joke my advice is if you have this car dump it before you reach 70,000

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  I would never buy a Dodge again! - 2005 Dodge Stratus
  By DonnaGrace64 - November 30 - 11:19 pm

  When I purchased this car in Dec 2005 and it still had miles left on the original warranty, I was happy. But I wasnt thinking that I needed to get it in for servce right away and within a few months I had to replace the transmission. Now the Shock Mounts/struts holding the rear shocks in place have broken and I need to replace them. I have so many problems with this car ever since I bought it - and the dealership I took it to for service just expects me to accept the broken mounts due to "salt and corrosion" as normal -even though the car is only about 5 years from the manufacture date- That I should have no problem with having to pay $550.00 for this repair. Ill never buy a Dodge again!!!

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  Whats up with the Brakes - 2005 Dodge Stratus
  By Not Happy - May 6 - 9:46 am

  I hate my Stratus. The interior is dark. Should be overhead lights or lighting on the shift. And the brakes. Ha - mine squeal so bad Im embarrassed to stop beside someone. The dealership claims there is nothing wrong. I read that if you reverse the calibers it was suppose to help, but my mechanic doesnt understand what that would do. The sound is worse then a dump truck. I hate this car and if I wasnt so upside down on it,I would trade it in today, Calling Dodge or Chrysler doesnt help.

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  Disappointed - 2005 Dodge Stratus
  By bran222 - May 1 - 10:40 am

  We bought this car with 18 miles. It was our first New car. The second day we owned it the engine light came on. We had to have the emissions system replaced. Since then the drivers power window has had to be fixed, I have taken it to the dealer 3 times about the brakes and transmission and they say everything is okay. Now that its just out of warranty (we hit 40,000 last month) I am told the front wheel bearings both need to be replaced! I know the transmission still slips and is very jerky or slow to shift into gear. The brakes have been loud for months. Trade in is 8,000 and I have the V6 engine! Very disappointed, nothing but problems from the start!

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  What a piece of absolute garbage!!! - 2005 Dodge Stratus
  By Jessi - March 21 - 3:10 am

  Well, my husband already had the car when we got married in 09-06.It was under factory until 36,000 Miles. At about 38,000 Miles, the crank seal went out because of play in the crank. It was $400 to fix the seal, and $2000 if we wanted to fix the crank. Since we didnt fix the crank, the seal went out like 2 days later and we have to put like 5 quarts of oil in it a week because it just pours out. Also, around the same time, the transmission has begun to jerk when its put into gear. We took good care of the car (oil changes, scheduled maintenance, etc.) and it is still falling apart at 38,000 Miles. Its such a freaking piece of crap. Were stuck with it though because we still owe $10, 000 on it.

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  Disappointed - 2005 Dodge Stratus
  By Annie - September 16 - 1:40 am

  Ive had this car for 11 months and it is currently at the dealership because I need a new engine at 20,000 miles. I am very disapointed since this is the first American car I have bought. I owned a 2003 Honda Civic prior to this, and I regret that I ever got rid of it to buy an American car. I wasnt even given a rental by the dealer. I wouldnt recommend this car to anyone. The worst part of it all, I am already upside down on my loan after 1 year. The depreciation of the value is astronomical. I just checked online and my 2003 Civic is worth more today than my 05 Stratus per Kelly Blue Book, go figure.