When was the last Dodge Stratus made?
The last Dodge Stratus was built in 2006.
The Stratus was Dodge’s mid-size sedan that spanned a generation in the U.S. market from the mid-1990s through the mid-2000s. Production ended after the 2006 model year as Dodge reshaped its lineup and moved toward newer designs.
Production timeline
The following timeline highlights the key production years for the Stratus.
- 1995: Dodge Stratus is introduced as a mid-size sedan, setting the stage for a lineup that would also include coupe variants.
- 2006: Final model year; production ends and the Stratus name is retired as Dodge pivots to other models.
These milestones outline the Stratus’ lifespan from its debut to its retirement, reflecting a defined era in Dodge’s product strategy.
Legacy and context
In the wake of the Stratus’ retirement, Dodge realigned its mid-size sedan offerings and later introduced replacements to fill the same market niche, with the Dodge Avenger serving as a key successor in the years that followed.
Summary
The Dodge Stratus ran from the 1995 model year through the 2006 model year, with 2006 marking the end of the Stratus lineage. Its retirement accompanied a broader shift in Dodge’s lineup toward newer designs in the late 2000s.
