MYRModel Year Report

2000 Dodge Stratus

● Typical for this model
2000 Dodge Stratus
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
216
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 1 complaint 1992 1995: 318 complaints 1996: 554 complaints 1996 1997: 349 complaints 1998: 272 complaints 1998 1999: 251 complaints 2000: 216 complaints 2000 216 2001: 186 complaints 2002: 150 complaints 2002 2003: 75 complaints 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 62 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1995: 318 complaints 1995 1996: 554 complaints 1996 1997: 349 complaints 1997 1998: 272 complaints 1998 1999: 251 complaints 1999 2000: 216 complaints 2000 216 2001: 186 complaints 2001 2002: 150 complaints 2002 2003: 75 complaints 2003 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 62 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1995: 318 complaints 1995 1996: 554 complaints 1996 1997: 349 complaints 1997 1998: 272 complaints 1998 1999: 251 complaints 1999 2000: 216 complaints 2000 216 2001: 186 complaints 2001 2002: 150 complaints 2002 2003: 75 complaints 2003 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 62 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007

2000: 216 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19921
1995318
1996554
1997349
1998272
1999251
2000216
2001186
2002150
200375
2004144
200562
200674
20072

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

31% · 66 reports

Most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and tie rod assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Service brakes

16% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

14% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and interior/under dash.

FIREINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

My son drove my car a short distance and parked it at a restaurant. He was informed within minutes that the car was on fire and the fire dept. Extinquished an engine compatment fire. The car was a total loss. Happened in akron Ohio approx. Nov.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-03

Power train

10% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2000-03-20Fuel system, gasoline00V067000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.

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    2000-03-27Equipment00V066000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct labels.

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    2000-09-25Service brakes, hydraulic00V196000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an inadequate weld between the right front brake hose block and the stand-off bracket.

    Remedy: Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.

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    2000-11-12Child seat00V366000 Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." Some of the…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

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    2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
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    2005-06-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-11-07 Engine compartment fires
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    2005-11-07Engineering analysisClosed 2006-01-12 Power steering fluid fires
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    2006-04-10Steering06V001000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The the recall began on April 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2006-10-06Fuel system, gasoline06E088000 Certain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between June 1 and September 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos. These fuel pump modules are sold as aftermarket for use in certain…

    Remedy: Ti automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2006. Owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834.

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    2009-08-01Equipment09E043000 Import products is recalling 30,351 fuel filters sold to and branded by the affinia group as carquest p/n 86523, napa p/n 3523, and wix p/n 33523 for use as replacement equipment on the vehicles…

    Remedy: The affinia group will notify owners and the filters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2009. Owners may contact wix filter return center at 1-704-869-7411 or…

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    2009-11-09Suspension09E056000 Qualis automotive is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints sold for use on certain passenger vehicles. The socket may have been excessively hardened which could cause it to crack near the…

    Remedy: Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2009. Owners may contact qualis automotive at 1-800-493-4128.

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    2011-01-28Suspension10E059000 Federal-mogul is recalling certain replacement control arm assemblies, part numbers K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, and FA4611X, sold for use on various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and replace the affected control arms free of charge. The safety recall began on January 28, 2011. Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Dodge Stratus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 66 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 31 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V067000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 00V066000 · Equipment
  • Recall 00V196000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 00V366000 · Child seat
  • Recall 06V001000 · Steering
  • Recall 06E088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09E043000 · Equipment
  • Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
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FAQ

Is the 2000 Dodge Stratus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Dodge Stratus is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Stratus?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Stratus have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.