MYRModel Year Report

2001 Dodge Stratus

● Typical for this model
2001 Dodge Stratus
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:02.080Z

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
186
Recalls
14

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

32% 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 2001: 186 complaints 2001 186 2002: 150 complaints 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 2001: 186 complaints 2001 186 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 2001: 186 complaints 2001 186 2002: 150 complaints 2002 2003: 75 complaints 2003 2004: 144 complaints 2004 2005: 62 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007

2001: 186 complaints

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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.

Engine and engine cooling

32% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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While driving on the highway suddenly there was a pop and then a banging noise. Consumer immediately pulled off the highway, lifted the hood, and saw flames coming from the engine compartment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-29

Suspension

23% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing rear and front.

CRASHINJURY
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Suspension feels very loose at higher speeds when you encounter bumps and potholes in the road also steering wheel catches and pulls right when attempting to make a right hand turn causing the vehicle to hit curbs or cross into…

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-16

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact drove over a bump in the roadway and without warning, the front strut tower fractured and went through the driver's side hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-10

Air bags

15% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a complete stop the passenger frontal air bag deployed with an explosive noise that caused some hearing loss to the contact's right ear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-14

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Dodge Stratus. The contact was stopped in traffic when a vehicle crashed into the rear of her, causing her to crash into the preceding vehicle. The driver of the vehicle sustained injuries to the neck and back.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-26

Dt: contact stated while driving at 40 MPH vehicle hit black ice and she lost control of the vehicle. This resulted in an accident. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was repaired at that time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-18

Steering

15% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing column and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Stratus that he believes should be involved in NHTSA recall 06V001000, concerning steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-02-28

Power train

11% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

Safety timeline

14 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2000-10-11Steering00V225002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-10-19Air bags00V306000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Passenger air bags were built with suspect aluminum extrusion sections which may not retain the air bag door during an air bag deployment event.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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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    2000-11-17Engine and engine cooling00V299002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

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    2000-12-11Fuel system, gasoline00V320002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.

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    2001-01-22Structure00V278000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Through degradation of the bond between the silencer pad and a sheet metal panel (Quarter inner upper), the pad may fall onto the map light located in the…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the insulation pad from behind both rear map lights.

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    2001-02-05Seats01V005002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began February 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed…

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    2001-04-09Power train01V011002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. Owner notification began April 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

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    2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
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    2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078…

    Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2015-07-20Air bags15V338000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015.

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    2016-09-01Air bags16V401000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Dodge Stratus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 59 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 28 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V225002 · Steering
  • Recall 00V306000 · Air bags
  • Recall 00V366000 · Child seat
  • Recall 00V299002 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 00V320002 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 00V278000 · Structure
  • Recall 01V005002 · Seats
  • Recall 01V011002 · Power train
  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
  • Recall 15V338000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V401000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Dodge Stratus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Dodge Stratus is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Stratus?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Stratus have?
14 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.