The service and repair manual for the 2003 Dodge Stratus — 2.7L V6 and 2.4L I4 and 2.4L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 2.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.7L V6 — 167 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 143 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 148 cu in, DOHC 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 148 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SE Coupe 2-Door · SXT Sedan 4-Door · ES Sedan 4-Door · R/T Sedan 4-Door · R/T Coupe 2-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 110 complaints · 49 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2003 Stratus manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 452
- General Information 1,555
- Accessories & Equipment 6,949
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 752
- Body & Frame 2,133
- Maintenance 35
- Brakes 376
- Restraints 1,117
- Drivelines & Axles 32
- Steering 105
- Electrical 1,809
- Suspension 121
- Engine Mechanical 302
- Transmission 432
- Engine Performance 1,294
- A belt is considered used after 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2003 Stratus
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 09E056000Separation of the ball stud from the socket of the ball joint housing would allow the control arm to.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 03V443000Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Owners have filed 110 complaints and Dodge has issued 49 technical service bulletins for the 2003 Stratus. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2003 Stratus manual
Is this manual specific to the 2003 Stratus?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2003 model year, covering the 2.7L V6 and 2.4L I4 and 2.4L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 2.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the SE Coupe 2-Door, SXT Sedan 4-Door, ES Sedan 4-Door, R/T Sedan 4-Door, R/T Coupe 2-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2003 Stratus problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2003 Stratus, covering exterior lighting, suspension, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2003 Stratus wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2003 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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