Rust repair for a 2004 Dodge Stratus
Rust repair for the 2004 Dodge Stratus: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars

An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2004 Dodge Stratus for rust repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2004 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 | 3.0 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 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$3,125 | US$3,200 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,410 | $3,472 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $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 2004 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 148 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (39), engine and engine cooling (22) and air bags (16). 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... |
| 04V313000 | 2004-06-29 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED. |
| 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.
Booking the work for the Stratus
This page covers rust repair for the 2004 Dodge Stratus, and a rental while the car is with us. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
Size and finish
A car of this size is quick to work on compared with a large SUV. We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
What happens after you ask
Tell us whether you can drop the car off or need it collected. Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.
Keep driving meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the work. We bring the rental to you and collect it later. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
What to bring
Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together. Ask any question you have before the work starts. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive.
How the price is set
The condition of the car matters too; heavy dirt, deep scratches or rust take longer. Paint colours with pearl or metallic finishes can take more work to match. We quote your car, not an average car, so the price fits the job.
Aftercare
Hand washing is gentler than automatic brushes on any finish. Look over the work in daylight when you collect the car.
How long it takes
You can plan the rental for the same number of days as the work. Weather and curing times can change the schedule for some work.
When you know your dates
Questions about the work? Ask them in your request.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 2004 Dodge Stratus
Can I rent a car while my 2004 Dodge Stratus is in for rust repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book rust repair for my 2004 Dodge Stratus?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.