Eight problems related to structure 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.
I own a 2003 Dodge Stratus coupe(engineered by Mitsubishi) and my clear coat has started to fade leaving white spots on the top of my car right behind the sunroof. It has also started to fade on the trunk of my vehicle as well. This issue only seems to ba happening to the cars manufactured with black paint. Other cars I have seen with this problem also manufactured by Mitsubishi are 1995-2000 Chrysler sebring coupe, Dodge avenger coupe, Mitsubishi eclipse, Mitsubishi galant. Also, 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus coupe, Chrysler sebring coupe, Mitsubishi eclipse and galant. The condition worsens over time and eventually start to go down the a,b and c pillar and hood of the car. Again this is only with the black paint. This a very common problem with the black paint on these cars and as the owner of one I would like something done about it.
I own a 2003 Dodge Stratus coupe in which the dashboard is warping and coming a loose. I purchased this car used in 2008 in great condition, however after owning it for a few months the dashboard started pulling away from the speedometer, the air condition vents and other places on the board. Just recently, I have noticed that the problem continues to spread and now the glove department has started unhinge itself. This has become very unsettling because I am afraid that the airbag which is only a few inches above the glove department will eventually deploy. I believe this is a serious matter that must be addressed. I have researched and found out that several owners of car are facing the same problem. Not mention, I have also discovered that a white film appears on the interior of the window above the dash which causes a glare and a impairment when I drive. I have to constantly wipe and clean the inside window when I drive in order to see. This is very dangerous especially when condensation builds up on the inside. And the condensation builds up because the dashboard has flipped up towards the windshield. I should not have to constantly wipe the inside of the windshield as if I'm a human wiper blade.
Dash vinyl is separating or peeling off at the defrost vent from the dash. No known way to fix it. Will need replaced with a better design.
The dashboard material is unstable. Near the windshield defrost vents it has started to bend upwards along the vents edges. The passenger vent, next to the airbag, has also popped out a little due to stress from the dashboards.
The dash board has warped and pieces are falling inside the dash.
Paint on roof of vehicle has turned white (black vehicle). Area is white but will go away when wet. Area comes back as it dries. White area is rough and is slowly spreading along the roof of the vehicle.
I bought my 2003 Dodge Stratus r/t on June 9, 2006. After having it about two weeks the dash pad started to come undone from the dash.
2003 Stratus sxt. Numerous water leaks. I bought this car brand new in March 2003. By April it had a really strong mildew smell. It was found to have a water leak in the trunk(after they tore apart the front of my car looking for the leak). They wanted to shampoo the carpet, I made them replace the carpet. Since then the car has been back to in the shop 3 other times and they have found 7 other water leaks. I am extremely disappointed with this car help!!!!!! I've tried to talk to the manager at hendrick Dodge where I bought the car, but he was a complete jerk. I've tried contacting the manufacturer, but they say that since the leak was repaired there is nothing they can do. I can understand maybe 1 leak but 8? give me a break, what ever happened to customer service? I have been a long time Dodge person, but I think after this they will not get anymore of my business. Thanks, mda in nc.
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