2005 Dodge Stratus

$990
from
6
listings
$990–$6K
price range
Low$990
High$5,995
From$990
Avg Mileage100,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 6 active dealer listings as of

2005 Dodge Stratus Trims

All Trims Combined
From$990
$990$6K
6 listings100,000 avg miles

2005 Dodge Stratus Pricing

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Dodge Stratus Safety & Reliability

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 4 recalls and 62 complaints for the 2005 Dodge Stratus, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

4
Recalls
62
Complaints
14
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
04V5320002004-02-11
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.

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

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09E0560002009-09-10
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.

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.

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04V5790002004-09-12
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.

THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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10E0590002010-27-12
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.

IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 62 issues reported over 1 model years, engine and engine cooling problems are the most common for the 2005 Dodge Stratus. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine And Engine Cooling12
02Suspension7
03Air Bags4
04Power Train3
05Steering3
62 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Dodge Stratus Fuel Economy

21–24mpg combined
·
18-21city
·
25-29hwy
·
$1,800-$2,750/yr

The 2005 Dodge Stratus delivers 21 to 24 MPG combined across 8 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Stratus - Manual 5-spd
24mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Stratus 4 Door - Automatic 4-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor
Stratus - Automatic (S4)
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Stratus - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Stratus - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Stratus - Manual 5-spd
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city27 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Stratus 4 Door - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.7L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2005 Dodge Stratus

9States

Pennsylvania has the most inventory at 25%, with options spread across 9 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2005.

Buying a 2005 Dodge Stratus?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2005 Dodge Stratus a good car to buy?

The 2005 Dodge Stratus has 4 recalls on record. There are 4 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine and engine cooling, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2005 Dodge Stratus?

There are 4 documented recalls for the 2005 Dodge Stratus. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2005 Dodge Stratus?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 24 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $313 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2005 Dodge Stratus?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING is the number-one complaint area for the 2005 Dodge Stratus, based on 62 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2005 compare to other Dodge Stratus years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Dodge Stratus model years. Visit the Dodge Stratus buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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