YearToAvoid

2005 Dodge Stratus Engine Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Dodge Stratus, 32% of all 62 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 3 Stratus model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 71,246 miles.

Engine complaints
20
32% of 62 complaints
All complaints this year
62
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
71,246 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Dodge Stratus engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 13, 2005, latest Feb 27, 2022.

2005 Dodge Stratus engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2005Feb 2008Sep 2008Apr 2010Jan 2013May 2015
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2005 to Feb 2022; peak Feb 2008 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Dodge Stratus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Stratus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200520 (32%)
  2. 200622 (30%)
  3. 20070 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Stratus have engine problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Dodge Stratus, 32% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,246 miles.
Which Dodge Stratus year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Dodge Stratus has the most engine complaints (22), compared with 20 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Dodge Stratus?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Stratus is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.