Two problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the 2003 Stratus.
Was stopped at a traffic light and the car "chugged" and then stalled. It restarted immediately and I passed through traffic. This has happened about 8-10 since it's first occurrence. Last occurrence was in a drive-thru waiting for service and the car "sputtered" and then stalled. It took several attempts to get the car started again.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Stratus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that abnormal sludge in the engine caused the failure. The repair would cost approximately $4,000. The engine size was 2. 7l with six cylinders. The vehicle has not been repaired. He called the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 95,000.