Either the starter, or the fuel pump has failed and is pulling too much current. If it blows when cranking, it is the starter, if it blows by just turning the key on it is the fuel pump.
If it blows when trying to crank, the starter has failed.
It is on the starter.
I had a 96 Stratus that would do that, and it turned out to be that the starter was bad.
It is on the starter
The starter for a 2005 dodge stratus is mounted on the side of the engine. It is over the exhaust system.
Behind the front motormount
2 bolts
The ignition coil for a 2.5l v6 cost about $140.00 in NL . And at least 3 hours labour. My mechanic can't find the ignition coil on my 99 dodge stratus!!
There are a few things that it could be if you Dodge Stratus wont start on first try. It could be the starter.
2006 dodge stratus 2.4 XST, the crank sensor is located under the starter motor, must be removed the starter motor in order to change this, just now I did that job
Front side of the engine, at oil pan height.
The starter relay is under the hood in the fuse panel box it should be labeled