2003 Dodge Stratus for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Dodge Stratus for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Dodge Stratus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 259 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $17.05 | $17.36 | $17.36 | $18.29 | $18.29 |
2003 Dodge Stratus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L | 3.0 L | 2.7 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$3,150 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,410 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Dodge Stratus
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (18), air bags (17) and structure (15). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V338000 | 2015-06-02 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February... |
| 03V443000 | 2003-11-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Dodge Stratus for buyers
No 2003 Dodge Stratus is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2003 Dodge Stratus, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
What to check on the Stratus
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA has 91 owner complaints on file, mostly about suspension, air bags and structure. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Specs, explained
The 2.4L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
It is rated 9.8 L/100 km combined: about 29 litres every 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $45.57 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Inside and out
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. With 453 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes a family's bags for a long weekend.
Good uses for the Stratus
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Rent it for a week first
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Stratus answers the big questions. Rent the Stratus for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
What it costs to run
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Choosing the right one
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
When you know your dates
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Dodge Stratus from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Dodge Stratus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Dodge Stratus
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Dodge Stratus?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Dodge Stratus before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Dodge Stratus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Dodge Stratus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.