Auto loans: 2005 Dodge Stratus
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2005 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2005 Dodge Stratus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.7L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| 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 | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 257 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $17.05 | $17.36 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
2005 Dodge Stratus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$3,125 | US$3,200 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,410 | $3,472 | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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 2005 Dodge Stratus
- NHTSA lists 3 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 65 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (18), engine and engine cooling (16) and steering (13). 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... |
| 04V579000 | 2004-12-09 | steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE COMPONENT MANUFACTURING PROCESS. |
| 04V532000 | 2004-11-02 | seat belts:rear/other | ON CERTAIN SEDANS, THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR OUTBOARD RETRACTOR AND TURNING LOOP BOLTS ON THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2005 Dodge Stratus for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2005 Dodge Stratus for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page puts the 2005 Dodge Stratus in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
What to check on the Stratus
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Under the hood
The 2.4L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
By the EPA's combined rating of 9.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 29 litres. Driving 300 km 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.
When the Stratus makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
What to expect from the Stratus
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. EPA lists 453 litres of luggage space, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Stratus for a week and see how it fits your life.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Your move
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
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 2005 Dodge Stratus from us first.
Ask us about the 2005 Dodge Stratus
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Dodge Stratus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Dodge Stratus
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Dodge Stratus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 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.