Three problems related to suspension noise have 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.
Tl the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there were unknown rattling sounds coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the wheels were wobbling as if they were going to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ball joints on the control arm assembly were faulty. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 10e059000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 116,508.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the brakes functioned intermittently. The failures happened without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicles control arm assemblies were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There were two recalls that were issued for these particular failures 07e023000(service brakes, hydraulic), 10e059000 (suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Kh.
Car is making crunching sounds in rear. Brought into the dealership on route 38, lumberton NJ 08060 and was told it's the rear suspension/struts etc and would cost $1100. 00 to fix. My sister has the same car, same year and hers broke last year. I then looked online and saw there are so many complaints about this problem. The parts that were put onto car during assembly line were like plastic and they crumble and cause the whole rear to fall, cause accidents, cause tires to fly off the car and deaths. This should be a recall immediately. My mom is very angry. She paid for both cars and wont buy another american made car again unless they recall this issue. She called Dodge headquarters 800 number and spoke to [xxx] and he said there was nothing he could do. Please do something. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).