Paint Problems of Dodge Stratus

Dodge Stratus owners have reported 5 problems related to paint (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the Stratus.

1 Paint problem of the 2001 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 09/01/2006

Clear coat on black paint has turned white and flaking off. Started on the roof of the car in the fall of 2006. Dealer and letter to manufacturer both offered no help. The clear coat problem has spread to the hood, sides, and trunk also.

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2 Paint problem of the 2006 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 07/06/2006

- the contact has a complaint that the paint is peeling off of the back bumper. He noticed two weeks after purchase. The car was taken back to dealership because after he washed car with normal soap he noticed the peeling paint .

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3 Paint problem of the 2003 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 06/01/2005

I own a 2003 Stratus, the paint began to fade back in 2005, since then I have contacted the manufacturer several times by phone and also by 4 certified letters. First they told me claim was denied do to the warranty. However there is nothing in the warranty regarding fading paint only rust issues. After several more attends to fix the problem, one of the customer service agents told me it was up to the dealership to repaint my car. They do not want to help due to some kind of numbers game. It is obvious that this a product defect. Daimler Chrysler has yet to give me a valid reason for them not wanting to have my car fixed. I have been hung up on, spoke to rudely and feel something should be done about this company.

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4 Paint problem of the 2003 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 04/02/2005

I purchased a 2003 Stratus new. Shortly after purchase the paint started flaking off the top. The dealership repainted the top without complaint. The shop manager said they had alot of them with the same problem. 500 miles after the warranty expired the entire car started to loose the paint. I returned to the dealership with the car and after being put off for five weeks was told the district manager said to bad they were not going to fix the car. I took the car to two different body shops, and both advised the primer was bad and they had seen alot of the 2003 Dodges with the same problem.

5 Paint problem of the 2002 Dodge Stratus

Failure Date: 08/08/2004

I am submitting a complaint on the paint of my vehicle. I have not checked with my warranty yet. I live in a warm climate the car is 2 years old the paint should not be peeling.

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