Dodge Stratus

19952005 · 54 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
22
Best
27

The Dodge Stratus has been tested by the EPA across 54 different configurations spanning model years 1995 through 2005. Over this period, the Stratus has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 27 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$3,000182520MPG
2002
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG
2002
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182620MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$3,000172620MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$3,000182520MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
2001
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
2001
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$3,000172520MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2000
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
2000
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
2000
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233327MPG
1999
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG
1999
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1999
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233327MPG
1998
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG
1998
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1998
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233427MPG
1997
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182821MPG
1997
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1997
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223326MPG
1996
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1996
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1996
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1995
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1995
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG

Historical Efficiency

2005
24
2004
24
2003
24
2002
22
2001
23
2000
22
1999
27
1998
27
1997
27
1996
26
1995
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Stratus) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Dodge Stratus. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Dodge Dodge Stratus grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
371
Total Deaths
294

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
9.7%
Fire Occurrence
6.7%
Speeding Involved
14.6%
DUI Involved
20.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

70%
Front
21%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2021
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
16
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2020
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2019
Fatal Crashes26
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
1.04
2018
Fatal Crashes42
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2017
Fatal Crashes37
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2016
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
44
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2015
Fatal Crashes76
Fatalities
61
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2014
Fatal Crashes82
Fatalities
68
Deaths/Crash
0.83

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2005
2
2004
1
2003
1
2001
11
2000
4
1999
1
1998
2
1996
1
1995
11
Critical
Moderate
Advisory