Representative photoMechanic for a 2003 Dodge Stratus
Mechanic for the 2003 Dodge Stratus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Dodge Stratus for mechanic
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
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.
Arranging the work for the Stratus
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 2003 Dodge Stratus, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
Your Stratus and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Stratus. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.4L 4-cylinder. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The 2.4L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive.
Who does what
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Before the shop starts
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Good habits for your car
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Ready when you are
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request mechanic
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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