The 2005 Dodge Stratus has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a right front steering knuckle that can crack and separate from the upper control arm, causing a sudden loss of steering control and a crash.
The rear seatbelt system also has a concern: on sedan models, the mounting bolts securing the left and right rear outboard seatbelt retractors and turning loops may not have been tightened properly, which means those belts can pull free in a crash and leave rear passengers without adequate restraint. There is also a passenger-side sun visor that can detach and fly rearward into the cabin, raising the risk of injury to occupants seated behind it.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side sun visor may detach if folded down and the front air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a tether strap to the passenger sun visor to keep it in place.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The right steering knuckle may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could affect steering control on certain sedans and convertibles.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the rear seat belt retractors and turning loops on the left and right sides may not have been properly tightened.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners to proper specifications.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
