Dodge Stratus years to avoid
The Dodge Stratus years to avoid are 1996, 1995, 1997 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1992 is the cleanest year on record.
3,617
Total complaints
34
Recall campaigns
1992–2007
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Stratus years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 776 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 462 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 451 |
Every Stratus year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 110 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 99 | 6 | |
| 2004 | 196 | 7 | |
| 2003 | 110 | 6 | |
| 2002 | 193 | 6 | |
| 2001 | 269 | 14 | |
| 2000 | 270 | 9 | |
| 1999 | 344 | 7 | |
| 1998 | 334 | 7 | |
| 1997avoid | 451 | 7 | |
| 1996avoid | 776 | 11 | |
| 1995avoid | 462 | 11 | |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Stratus years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Stratus years to avoid are 1996, 1995, 1997. The cleanest year on record is 1992.
What is the best year for the Dodge Stratus?
By complaint volume, 1992 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Stratus years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Stratus have?
Across all model years, the Stratus has 34 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,617 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.