One problem related to rear suspension shock absorber has been reported for the 2004 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the 2004 Stratus.
Driving over a small bump in the road, the car rear suspension made a clanging noise. Upon investigation, the left rear shock absorber top mount is broken, and the shock is loose and rattling, not performing its function to stabilizer the vehicle over standard road conditions. Loss of suspension during braking maneuver on wet roads could lead to an accident from loss of control of vehicle.