2006 Dodge Stratus Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2006 Dodge Stratus — 2.7L V6 and 2.4L I4 and 2.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 3 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 year2006
Engines
2.7L V6 — 167 cu in, DOHC
2.4L I4 — 148 cu in, DOHC
2.4L I4 — 148 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC
TrimsSXT Sedan 4-Door · R/T Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door
Federal record1 recall · 110 complaints · 14 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2006 Stratus manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 399
  • General Information 1,610
  • Accessories & Equipment 13,713
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,046
  • Body & Frame 5,863
  • Maintenance 90
  • Brakes 468
  • Restraints 1,125
  • Drivelines & Axles 34
  • Steering 300
  • Electrical 2,517
  • Suspension 415
  • Engine Mechanical 827
  • Transmission 617
  • Engine Performance 1,527
  • Front 110
  • Rear 185

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2006 Stratus

  1. Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 09E056000
    Separation of the ball stud from the socket of the ball joint housing would allow the control arm to.

Owners have filed 110 complaints and Dodge has issued 14 technical service bulletins for the 2006 Stratus. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2006 Stratus manual

Is this manual specific to the 2006 Stratus?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2006 model year, covering the 2.7L V6 and 2.4L I4 and 2.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the SXT Sedan 4-Door, R/T Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.

What 2006 Stratus problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2006 Stratus, covering suspension. 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 2006 Stratus wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2006 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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