Dodge Stratus License Plate Bulb Size

The Dodge Stratus license plate light requires 12961 and 168 bulb sizes for proper illumination. Available information covers the specific time period from 1995 through 2006.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
2006	12961
1995-2000	168

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168

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Additional Notes

The 168 bulb is the license plate bulb for the Dodge Stratus across the 1995-2000 model years, while the 2006 model year uses the 12961 bulb instead.
Both bulb types share the T10 miniature wedge form factor, meaning they occupy the same physical envelope within the lamp housing.
The 168 is an ANSI-standardized bulb recognized across the US and Canadian markets, operating at 12V and 4.9W.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designation for a T10 wedge bulb rated at 12V and 5W, featuring a W2.1x9.5d base specification.
The W2.1x9.5d base designation describes the wedge base width and pin spacing of the 12961 bulb, which is the standard base type for T10 miniature wedge bulbs.
The wattage difference between the two bulb types is minimal, with the 168 rated at 4.9W and the 12961 at 5W, both operating on a 12V automotive circuit.
Although the 168 and 12961 share the T10 wedge form factor, the 12961 carries a manufacturer-specific part number rather than an ANSI designation, and direct substitution between the two types warrants verification against the applicable model year fitment.