2004 Dodge Stratus Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
20 - 24 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(133 Total Reviews)
Pretty Darn Proud
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I love this car! I've had this car since 2006 and I love it. It couldn't be more reliable, I believe if you take care of your car you won't have any problems. I love to travel and my parents don't have to worry when I take my car. The engine still looks brand new and it has 47,000 some miles and not a hint of a problem. The gas mileage is pretty good, phenominal on the highway. The speaker system is awesome and the exterior has a little bit of a younger look than some of the other cars out there. Great for a college kid or a family. Here's to more trips and a great car!!!
Favorite Features
great handling, mpg, stereo system, lots of space, and the reliability to go on many more trips
Suggested Improvements
I guess make it more aesthetically pleasing to those who care about that and for those who need it a navigation system. I like it just the way it is.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Wife's car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Just keeps running with very few problems. The only bad problem we had was the disc brake rotors. Had to finally replace them with good ones! Other than that, it is a very dependable vehicle!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Brake rotors
About my car.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
The stratus was my first car I had purchased, I loved it when I first sat in it, I had ordered it from another State, it travels nice long distances and flies up hill! The only thing that did something really weird is that it would accelerate on its own, almost had me cause an accident! It's done that several times, and the problems with the engine light going on and off, something to do with an oxygen sensor, and whenever you turn the wheel sharp it would make a clicking sound, brakes may need to be replaced already!
Favorite Features
the body and interior
Suggested Improvements
Surprisingly Good Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Bought a program car in 2005. 28-31 mpg hwy. Driven for 82,000 miles of its 100,800 and only put money into oil changes and tires. Problem just arose with engine stutter. Probably bad plug wires from the auto store since I replaced plugs and coil assembly already. Body has held up and interior looks great. Not a quiet car at 75 mph. Lots of road noise. The 4 cylinder engine is weak with full load, but fine for 2 people and luggage.
Favorite Features
Simplicity of 4 cyl and SE model. Lots of room in engine compartment.
Suggested Improvements
More fire wall padding to quiet road noise.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Thought I liked it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I liked this car at first. But I wish I would have bought something different. It's been an okay car, but when it shifts into different gears, you can literally feel the whole car shift as it is not very smooth. Also, recently I had to take it in because the back strut went bad and they said when they hoisted the car up on the lift it was so rusted that it had disconnected from the car itself. My brother-in-law who is a very honest car repairman said he didn't feel safe driving that "tin can" around. Also, it's shocks aren't very good compared to my husband's Ford Taurus.
Favorite Features
Very comfortable to sit in for long rides. Spacious interior. Nice looking interior and exterior.
Suggested Improvements
Move cup holders closer to armrest. Improve on shifting ease.
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I got my Stratus as a graduation/wedding gift from my parents, and it was great for 3 years. Then, this year, I've spent more than $2000 in repairs, including transmission work. The brakes were replaced three months ago, and they're already showing moderate wear even with a gentle touch. The bleeder hose on the coolant system just "wore out" and my car overheated. I'm considering dumping the car before it costs more money.
Favorite Features
Good acceleration, especially on California freeways.
Suggested Improvements
Too many issues with "design flaw." Brakes go bad too fast and parts break too early in the cars' life.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
I Loved my STRATUS!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
My '04 stratus was my baby. I bought her from a dealer that was a close family friend as my first real car. My stratus held up amazingly well! I really enjoyed driving it, and all of the room in the car and trunk area! I thought it got really good gas mileage usually 22/25, however when driving on the turnpike I got 32 mpg! I only had a few problems with it. One being that at around 100,000 miles I had to replace the transmission pan and my transmission fluid would leak. My car also stalled out on me once. I was in an accident and hit by a drink driver on the drivers side. I have to say this car held up wonderfully! I wasn't hurt, however my car was totaled!
Favorite Features
It was very easy and fun to drive! I love that is had both a CD and tape player! I love that it held pretty much together during my accident.
Suggested Improvements
The transmission, and back seats they were a little uncomfortable to sit in!
5 out 6 people found this review helpful
my first dodge
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Stratus SXT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Very quiet, with new rotor-and brakes, I know I am good for the next 40,000 miles, next challenge what about oil, will burn more?
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
1 out 3 people found this review helpful
Shabby
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car from a 'friend' and in a few months I had transmission problems. also idles rather loud. This car is about 4 years old; it should not be having these problems. A few more repairs and my bill was over $1,200. So I won't be buying another dodge stratus anytime soon.
Favorite Features
Car was comfortable, and it was a smooth ride.
Suggested Improvements
Work on engine integrity. Under the hood is not pretty.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Repairs
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Bought this as first family car. A few months after purchase the car would just stall while driving. It will do this every few months and no reason has been found why. The car was 3 years old when it needed a new starter. A few months later the brakes just stopped working. It seems that after the car was 3 years old, every few months it has needed repairs. For a car that we have always kept up with routine maintenance should be more reliable. Getting ready to trade in and not buy another dodge product.
Favorite Features
spacious
Suggested Improvements
Build a care that will be reliable
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
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