Complaints Reported By The Department Of Transportation For 2003 DODGE Vehicles This data is brought to you by AboutPolitics.com Select A Complaint From The List Below For More Details
Fuel Efficiency Ratings for 2003 DODGE: STRATUS Vehicles Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
Model
Displacement
Cylinders
Transmission
Drive
City MPG
Highway MPG
STRATUS
2.4
4
Auto(L4)
F
21
28
STRATUS
2.4
4
Auto(L4)
F
21
28
STRATUS
2.4
4
Manual(M5)
F
24
32
STRATUS
2.4
4
Manual(M5)
F
24
32
STRATUS
3
6
Auto(L4)
F
20
28
STRATUS
3
6
Manual(M5)
F
21
29
STRATUS
3
6
Auto(S4)
F
20
27
STRATUS 4-DR
2.4
4
Auto(L4)
F
22
30
STRATUS 4-DR
2.7
6
Auto(L4)
F
21
28
STRATUS 4-DR
2.7
6
Auto(L4)
F
16
20
STRATUS 4-DR
2.7
6
Auto(L4)
F
21
28
STRATUS 4-DR
2.7
6
Manual(M5)
F
20
27
STRATUS 4-DR
2.7
6
Auto(S4)
F
21
28
Recall Information for 2003 DODGE: STRATUS Vehicles Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Description of Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Consequences of Defect
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. THOSE VEHICLES EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMP PRESSURE WILL RECEIVE FUEL PUMP MODIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Notes
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C38.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Description of Defect
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Consequences of Defect
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Notes
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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