2003 Dodge Stratus Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2003 Dodge Stratus covers the 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan in ES, R/T, SE and SXT trim. The 2.7L DOHC V6 is listed as able to run on flex fuel or gasoline, which sets it apart from the other five engines: a 2.0L SOHC inline-four, a 3.0L SOHC V6, and three 2.4L inline-fours in SOHC, DOHC and turbocharged DOHC form. Fuel system and engine specifications, torque values, diagnostics and wiring diagrams sit with procedures for the transaxle, suspension, steering, brakes and body.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.4L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.4L inline-four (148 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.4L inline-four (148 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 2.7L V6 (167 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel or gasoline
• 3.0L V6 (181 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe
• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• ES
• R/T
• SE
• SXT

Known issues on the 2003 Stratus. Air bags lead the 91 complaints logged for the 2003 Stratus with 17, followed by suspension (16), structure (15) and the electrical system (12), with vehicle speed control at 8. Of those, 7 reported a crash and 5 an injury. The federal record holds 2 recalls. One covered certain 2003 Stratus vehicles in which a restricted return fitting on the electric fuel pump could let fuel pressure climb high enough to make the return hose leak, a fire hazard near an ignition source; dealers checked pump pressure and modified pumps that ran high. Fuel system, suspension, air bag and electrical procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics are covered.