2004 Dodge Stratus Overview

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(4.1) 25 reviews
MSRP: $166–$6,270
Body Style: Sedan
Combined MPG: 24-28
Engine: 200-hp, 2.7-liter V-6 (regular gas)
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
Transmission: 4-speed automatic w/OD

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Our Take on the 2004 Dodge Stratus

Our Take

By Cars.com Editors

Dodge’s midsize Stratus sedans get a restyled front end that includes a monochromatic grille for the sporty R/T (road/track) edition for the 2004 model year. The lineup also includes SE and ES sedans, as well as a value-priced SXT version. Audio controls on the sedan steering wheels are no... Read Full Report

What We Like

Easy to drive
Interior space
Ride comfort on good surfaces
Frontal crash-test rating in sedan

What We Don't Like

Manual-gearbox operation in R/T
Ride comfort on rough surfaces
Side-impact crash-test rating in sedan
Resale value

Notable Features

Four-cylinder or V-6
Manual gearbox available for coupe
Mild face-lift for sedan
Optional side-curtain airbags for sedan

Reviews

Our Expert Reviews

By Jim Mateja

The technical term is mid-cycle freshening. That means with the next-generation Stratus not due to arrive until the 2006 model year, it's time for Dodge to use cosmetics to touch up age marks on the old model. And that means new front fascia and grille treatment as well as some equipment upgrades to make Stratus a bit more appealing as it awaits eventual replacement. We tested the &apo... Read full review for the 2004 Dodge Stratus

Consumer Reviews

4.1

Average based on 25 reviews

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Very nice car

by Mike from Memphis, MI on September 15, 2010

I've had this car (the coupe r/t) for a couple years now, and has almost never let me down. Seems to be a very reliable car. Full of style and performance. My only complaint is it's hard to get to the... Read Full Review

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