The check engine is the most common warning light that appears in the Dodge Stratus’s instrument cluster. Well over half of this site’s content is related to solving the various reasons why the check engine light comes on. The good news is that the check engine light indicates that there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) … Read more
If your Dodge Stratus has a soft brake pedal, it is a sign of a serious brake system issue. It’s usually caused by air entering the system in some way through a leak. This article covers the six most common causes of a soft brake pedal as well as a solid diagnostic order if you … Read more
Your Dodge Stratus’s alarm system is designed to detect potential intruders, keep its contents safe, and keep them from driving your car away. However, it is not uncommon for a car alarm to go off, or keep going off, for no apparent reason– also known as false or “nuisance alarms”. This article will discuss some … Read more
If your Dodge Stratus’s key fob is not working, the most common reason is a dead battery. Followed by water damage or fob failure. Below, we’ve listed everything you need to do to get your car’s fob working again. A dead battery is the most common reason a Dodge Stratus’s key fob fails. Table of … Read more
If you’re filling your car up regularly and still getting crummy mileage, there are a few things that could be to blame. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons your Dodge Stratus is getting bad gas mileage. Before diving in, it’s important to note whether or not your Stratus’s check engine … Read more
If your Dodge Stratus has metal shavings in the oil, it almost always indicates engine damage, but it’s not always easy to tell what is causing the issue. This article will help you figure out what’s going on with your car. Metal shavings accompanied by a knocking sound typically indicate your Stratus has spun a … Read more
When your Dodge Stratus is in Park, its engine RPM level (revolutions per minute) should stay relatively even. If it doesn’t, there’s likely something wrong with your engine. If your car’s check engine light is on, we’ve provided the most common causes of RPMs going up and down while in Park and the common codes … Read more
Shocks and struts typically don’t last for the lifetime of a vehicle, If your Dodge Stratus is experiencing poor handling, excessive wear on tires and suspension components, or a jarring noise, it likely has bad shocks or struts. If your Stratus is experiencing any steering problems, it’s vital to check your car out immediately, as … Read more
The TPMS light indicates that your Dodge Stratus’s tire pressure is above or below the minimum threshold set by the manufacturer. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light is the most common warning light on a modern vehicle. If you have a TPMS warning light, your car’s tire pressure must be checked. If your Dodge … Read more
The Dodge Stratus “Key Fob Not Detected” message is a common issue on later models. The good news is that Chrysler’s key fob technology is usually pretty reliable, and you can still start your car with a dead key fob (that section is right here if you’re stranded while reading this). The number one fix … Read more