DecodedCarsDodge Stratus
2 model years from 2005 to 2006, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2006
- Class
- Midsize Cars, Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 22–24 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (25)
The 2006 Stratus in brief
The 2006 Dodge Stratus is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 2.7L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway), 7% better than the 2006 midsize car average of 20.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the suspension.
The Dodge Stratus has 2 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2006, classed as Midsize Cars, Compact Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2005 at 24 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 24 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the suspension (27), steering (13), air bags (10).
2005 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 49 owner complaints.
2006 Stratus pros & cons
Full 2006 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints25 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 89 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Stratus changes by model year
- 2006
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 24 to 22
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2006 Stratus
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Honda Accord | 26 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 25 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2006 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2006 Hyundai Elantra | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 24 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Passat | 24 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Dodge. How we calculate this →