2006
Dodge Stratus

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$20,825
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Available trims

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  • 4dr SXT
    Starts at
    $20,825
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr R/T
    Starts at
    $23,755
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Four-cylinder or V-6
Four-speed automatic
New option packages for 2006
Optional side-curtain airbags

The good & the bad

The good

Easy to drive
Interior space
Ride comfort on good surfaces

The bad

Ride comfort on rough surfaces
Side-impact crash-test rating
Resale value (especially SXT)
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Safety review

Based on the 2006 Dodge Stratus base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
5/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
3/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125 point inspection
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Consumer reviews

76% of drivers recommend this car
4.1 / 5
Based on 43 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.9
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.2
Reliability 3.9

Most recent

By Melissa Wheeling from Acworth, Georgia
Owns this car
April 8, 2024

POORLY DESIGNED AND I AGREE

I purchased this car out of a title loan situation for $1350 3 years ago. It has been a good car up until a few months ago when EVERYTHING seems to be going wrong with it and nothing is a simple fix EVEN ON A MODEL THIS OLD. Im kind of stuck like chuck at the moment at this point I WILL NEVER GET BACK WHAT I HAVE INVESTED IN IT. I keep getting told it was poorly designed and I have to agree.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 1.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 2.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 2.0
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By Abraham Melendez from Giddings, Texas
Owns this car
July 24, 2022

18 years old and still a reliable beauty

My parents have had a 2004 SE for 18 years. When taken proper car of, it will last. We have used it a few times to travel between Mexico City and Austin several times and have had little issues. Since Ive been able to drive, (3 or so years) I have pushed it a bit, but still no problems. Major repairs consist of changing out the clutch due to heavy use (that may be my bad) and new coils. It has the occasional whining serpentine belt, but has never broken down on us and keeps looking great. Despite the SE being front-wheel drive and a little over 100 hp, its super fun to drive because it's relatively light. I'm around 6 feet tall and have no trouble driving the car. You could probably be up to 6'5 and be comfortable. Air conditioning hasn't been the best experience in my opinion (Texas heat is something else) but we have never had to have any major repairs on it (white exterior also helps). The back seats are roomy enough, but there is no ac in the back, but because it's a smaller car, the ac works well enough. It has decent MPG and sits around 22 - 25 MPG. The ride could be better, though. Because it's a sports-ish car, it tends to not do great on bumps, and it is not very soundproof, so it's not a silent cruiser (although not a bad thing if you like to hear the engine). I have a cloth interior that makes sure that you don't stick to the seats, but the black interior color makes it hot in the summer. It's also not the most attractive design in the inside, but It's nothing to complain about. It's definitely a much more beautiful car on the outside (especially if you take care of it) and stands out as they are not very common. Overall: A great, fun, and reliable car. I'd especially recommend it as a first car, as it is safe (due to the FWD) and looks great. I'm not planning on buying another car for the foreseeable future.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Dodge Stratus?

The 2006 Dodge Stratus is available in 2 trim levels:

  • R/T (1 style)
  • SXT (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Dodge Stratus?

The 2006 Dodge Stratus offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2006 Dodge Stratus reliable?

The 2006 Dodge Stratus has an average reliability rating of 3.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Dodge Stratus owners.

Is the 2006 Dodge Stratus a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Dodge Stratus. 76.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.1 / 5
Based on 43 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 3.9
  • Value: 4.0
  • Exterior: 4.2
  • Reliability: 3.9
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