What are the worst Dodge Stratus years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Dodge Stratus year is 1996 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2003, 2005, 2006.

Dodge Stratus: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 1996

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2003, 2005, 2006

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2006solid year74 complaints · 3 recalls 2005solid year62 complaints · 6 recalls 2004144 complaints · 7 recalls 2003solid year75 complaints · 6 recalls 2002150 complaints · 6 recalls 2001186 complaints · 14 recalls 2000216 complaints · 9 recalls 1999251 complaints · 7 recalls 1998272 complaints · 7 recalls 1997349 complaints · 7 recalls 1996worst year554 complaints · 11 recalls 1995318 complaints · 11 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.