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We buy Dodge Stratuss from every year, 1995–2006, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Dodge Stratus by year
The Stratus is a compact car sold from 1995–2006 with engines including 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 49 recalls and 2,719 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Stratus | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 21 | 7 | 318 |
| 1996 Stratus | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–26 | 7 | 554 |
| 1997 Stratus | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 21–27 | 4 | 349 |
| 1998 Stratus | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–27 | 3 | 272 |
| 1999 Stratus | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 20–27 | 3 | 251 |
| 2000 Stratus | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | 19–22 | 5 | 216 |
| 2001 Stratus | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–23 | 10 | 218 |
| 2002 Stratus | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–22 | 2 | 163 |
| 2003 Stratus | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–24 | 2 | 91 |
| 2004 Stratus | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–24 | 3 | 148 |
| 2005 Stratus | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 21–24 | 3 | 65 |
| 2006 Stratus | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl | 21–22 | 0 | 74 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Dodge Stratus problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Stratus, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Dodge Stratus: questions
How much is a junk Dodge Stratus worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Stratuss with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Dodge Stratuss that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2006), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Dodge Stratus year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1996 Stratus (554). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine and engine cooling, engine and engine cooling and power train.
Which Dodge Stratus year has the most recalls?
The 2001 Stratus has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 10. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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