MYRModel Year Report

2006 Dodge Stratus

▲ Better than typical
2006 Dodge Stratus
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:32:36.016Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
74
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Suspension

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

2006: 74 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.

Suspension

31% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing rear and lower ball joint.

CRASH
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I was driving down the high way when I heard a bang and the car pulled me hard into the medium at 75 miles an hour. I totaled my car. This is the second time the ball joint has sheared off causing the tire to jam in to the fender.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-25

Air bags

20% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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At the impact of accident the air bag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-17

I was driving on the highway 6:40 a.m.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-16

Engine and engine cooling

19% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing engine and emission control.

Steering

12% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

CRASHFIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. While driving the vehicle, the transmission malfunctioned and the power steering failed. The vehicle went out of control, would not stop, and continued to accelerate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-04

Also filed under Power train

I was starting to turn left to enter a highway on ramp when suddenly the car lost steering for a second and I had no control of the car. I hit the brakes and clipped a curb which blew out the right front tire and damaged the wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-21

Electrical system

11% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

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Car wont start

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-06

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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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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  2. R
    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 →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Dodge Stratus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Dodge Stratus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Dodge Stratus is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Stratus?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Stratus have?
3 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.