2005 Dodge Stratus Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

15 -22 City / 20 -30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

150 -200

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

kim s

When you are trying to get to your destination, it accelerates fast.

It is paid for and i love it. I like its color, red. I like its speediness when accelerating.

Alexis P

The perfect first car for a teen.

My electric seat is broken on the drivers side so the seat does not move. Very roomy back seat. Reliable. Big trunk. It is my first car and I recommend it.

SHARON S

I love my car. I am a very small person, and it is just perfect for me. I like the fact that it is a four door sedan. The only negative is the trunk is very small.

It is great on gas..very comfortable..ice cold air, and a heater that will run you out of it.

Sabina C

That it has wonderful gas mileage and can zip up the mountains with ease.

I Love my Dodge Stratus.It is a reliable band well built car. The gas mileage is great and it is very comfortable to drive/ride in .

Misty R

It tells me when my trunk is slightly open.

I love my car it drives very nice it is very reliable and it gets me to wherever I need to go I would recommend it to everybody who needs a car so far it is been a good reliable vehicle.

Angela F

Silver stratus with fully loaded with tinted windows.

New tires. . Silver with tinted windows. . Air conditioning works. 123000 miles. . Little rust on the bottom.

Michelle Wilkinson

Its Beautiful, Sporty and Very Shiney

Ive owned my 2005 stratus R/T 5 speed for a little over 3 years, and I love it!! I keep it in tip top shape, because if you dont keep up on the maintainence; you wind up with the kind of car thats breaking down all the time. Its fast, sporty, its like driving a slot car! I have had alot of after market stuff put on. I get ALOT of compliments on it as well. The engine compartment is spotless, as is the interior. I cant even imagine selling it, its my baby

Callie H

Overall our vehicle is a great vehicle for it to be over 10 years old.

The only problems we've had with our car in 13 years is the thermostat went out. Our car drives smooth, is amazing on gas mileage, and is very roomy. The only thing we wish is there was more room for storage. The cup holders are underneath the dash under the radio and we wish there was a USB connection to charge our phones in the car.

Negative Owner Reviews

Ronna H

Looks good on the outside. The interior looks good.

Passenger door holds water when it rains. Needs a muffler. Passenger side windows won't go down. AC broken. Overheats.

Jackie I

That it will die going down the road.

When I purchased the car it had a lot of miles, I've had many days of it being broken down. It needs tires and fuel pump and the shocks are out in the back.

Sherri G

Horrible car, not reliable in any way. Seems to had a dominos effect once the first issue comes up

Lots of electrical issues, and issues with the engine as a result, I would not ever buy this model of vehicle again. I do not recommend this vehicle

Brandon T

It makes a lot of noise. Between the lifters and shocks, you can't go anywhere without the squeaking and ticking giving your position away.

There is a lot wrong with it at the moment. The lifters are bad, the shocks are bad, it needs new ball joints, and needs new struts. It's been reliable though. It's never left me stranded. It just doesn't run that well.

Renee A

Small compact car good on gas.

My vehicle was super reliable and good on gas. Now it is falling apart. I have had to make several repairs in the last year. Which has hurt me financially. It is a small vehicle and when working well got me where I needed to go on not to much gas. It performed ok in the bad weather. My tires weren't that great. It was had good trunk space and was roomy inside. For the price I paid for it I guess it was worth it.

Donna H

It does get good gas mileage and I enjoy driving it.

I have a lot of mechanical issues with my car, but it rides really comfortable for being a smaller car. I would not recommend this car to anybody. It does have a good heater and air conditioner, and the stereo is pretty good. I have a lot of trouble with the brakes also.

Amanda M

Good on gas before it blew a head gasket.

Nice car but it blew a head gasket. The air conditioning control only works on high. But it is a nice looking car still.

Lati H

My vehicle has a weightiness to it--which feels secure.

It is high maintenance and the repairs are so costly because of how the engine is arranged..everything has to be removed just to get to one thing to fix. For example: just to change a hose that is cracked or a rubber seal, I've been told too many times by mechanics that the engine is to compact to get to anything and will have to be removed to change a simple part. Why dodge made it that way..I don't know. But it is a major headache.

Dodge Stratus Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

SXT

150-200 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats

R/T

200 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats

Photos may not match model

2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Reviews

3.65

54 Reviews

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5 stars

22%

4 stars

39%

3 stars

24%

2 stars

11%

1 star

Lati H on April 4, 2021

My vehicle has a weightiness to it--which feels secure.

Helen B on March 5, 2021

I have enjoyed having this car. It's been a really good family car for 5 people, it even was able to fit a large car seat in it with no problems.

It runs really well. Has been really well in the snow. We haven't had many mechanical issues with it.

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Pros from Owners

Ed M.

Roomy and comfortable, have taken it on a few longer trips of 5 or more hours and did not feel cramped. Sunroof and all electric windows and front seats are great as well. Has decent acceleration, and I think the body style is sleek and sporty for a 4 door sedan.

Ed M.

Roomy and comfortable seating areas. Sporty design for a sedan, looks sleek and fun to drive. Controls are all in easy to reach locations. Plenty of trunk space. Fuel economy is pretty good for the size of vehicle.

Cons from Owners

Ed M.

The included stereo system is not the greatest, so an aftermarket option may be preferable. The fuel economy is also not as good as others in the same size and style class, so you may find yourself at the gas station more often.

Ed M.

If you are much over six feet tall, the head room starts to become an issue in driver's seat. Cup holder location for the front seats and size of space around them makes it hard to place some coffee travel mugs or drink cups easily or at all, and can be a bit of a stretch to grab.

Ranks #14 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2005 Dodge Stratus has an average owner rating of 3.65 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 14 other Midsize Cars.

2005 Toyota Camry

4.37

2005 Honda Accord

4.32

2005 Dodge Stratus

3.65

Ranks #7 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Dodge Stratus has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #7 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

2005 Honda Accord

34 MPG

2005 Toyota Camry

34 MPG

Tie

2005 Dodge Stratus

28 MPG

Is The 2005 Dodge Stratus A Good Car?

Yes it has been a very reliable vehicle for me as I have put over 43,000 original miles on it and I am about to drive it from Alabama to my new home in Tucson, AZ.

Frankie H.

It is, I have enjoyed driving it for the last 6 years. It has had minimal mechanical problems, and is very comfortable on long trips.

Ed M.

It has been a real beast. While I look to purchase a new vehicle in the summer, this one has never let me down.

Emily L.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Dodge Stratus?

Yes, it is very reliable. . The only problem I have that I also see with several gmc cats of this era is the paint that seems to be coming off at certain areas (I.E. The roof and the top of trunk).

Frankie H.

It has been a very reliable vehicle, with only one significant engine problem. It needed a new head gasket about 4 years ago, and since then, has run beautifully.

Ed M.

It is very reliable and I have had only minor problems and general upkeep and maintenance. It is a heavy car and handles well in bad weather.

Emily L.

Is The 2005 Dodge Stratus A Good Value?

I really do not know what they cost. Mine was being sold for $3600 when I got it with only 60,000 miles on it. A very good value I would say as it has been quite a few years now.

Frankie H.

I bought it used from my brother six years ago for five hundred dollars. I do not know what he paid for it new, but it was a fantastic deal and value for me. Even with having to replace a head gasket... Read More

Ed M.

I have no idea what it would cost now because it is 15 years old but I assure you I have never regretted purchasing this car.

Emily L.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety