Fuel System complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tamara recall my fuel tank has a evaporation leak and the mechanic said it's from the screws that hold the gas tank on has caused my check engine light to come on also the suspension is very bad and I had them replaced when I first naught the car it should not be as bad as it is, my steering is very bad I have replace the rack in opinion, power steering pump,and had an alignment so is what's wrong with it , when driving my car it sounds like my whole trunk is going to fall off if I hit a bad enough road bump and I take care of my car my dad was a mechanic so I know not to neglect my vehicle and I know that everything that is going wrong with my vehicle that all the recalls were not done on mine !my steering wheel shakes really bad it sometimes is hard for me to hang on too it , I have arthritis in my hands now, I was in the middle of the highway with my 7 year old daughter when my …
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly 09/27/2010 - gilbert, az the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. She smelled a strong odor of gasoline in her vehicle after filling up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician ordered the gas tank but it will cost her $900. To replace the component. The manufacturer was notified, and she was advised that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 22,000. [redacted]the dealer found the fuel tank was cracked around the fuel filler neck. The check engine light illuminated due to a small evaporator leak. Due to mileage/warranty only had to pay $291.00.
Car accelerated on its own. When I let off the brakes it took off very fast and got up to 70 before I had to mash the brakes very hard and pull over and force it into neutral and turn the key to stop the engine. When restarting the engine it continued rev in park and neutral which prevented me from putting it in drive'
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, she discovered that the vehicle was leaking gasoline and the fuel level indicator inaccurately stated that the fuel tank was only half full. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they advised her that they were unaware if the failure was caused by the fuel tank itself of the fill. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Fuel pump went out and in order for me to replace the fuel pump you have drop the tank. I could not get the intake hose off or the smaller fuel line along side it off. And there very little room to work with to get it off. And I have purchased the vehicle a little over a year ago and was not told about any recalls on this vehicle
I went to visit son and yes I took it to auto zone to have it checked to make sure that everything was OK to drive on the highway. So I made it to my sons home then I have to make a run to the store as I got back on the highway to drive a guy starts to flag me down and said there was sparks under my car an soon as I pull over to the side of the road the whole front part of my car caught a fire fire department was called car was towed. They say its nothing they can do even through it is a recall on the car for that reason,no one will return my calls from the company.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Stratus. After starting the vehicle, it would shut off shortly after. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the wire harness and fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The wire harness from the fuel pump melted all the way down to the fuel tank while the vehicle was still running. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000. The VIN was not provided.
The car one once moving and then I stop, and put foot on brake, put gear in reverse and give it a little gas, and the vehicle rocks and shakes, and I was park, and put my foot on brake, put the gear in reverse and gave it a litte gas and it rock and shakes. I did just have new spark plugs put on old plugs and wires, and a new fuel tank filler tube
Related recalls (4)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall will begin on August 9, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. Owner notification began on December 15, 2003.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Stratus years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (24), 1996 (16), 1995 (12), 2004 (12) and 1997 (11) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 11% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Dodge Stratus fuel system problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 04V-313 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Jun 29, 2004); 03V-443 (fuel pump, Nov 4, 2003); 00V320002 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Oct 27, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Dodge Stratus fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 88,000 miles; 22% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the delivery › fuel pump (21 mentions), followed by the storage › tank assembly (12).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.