Major Problems with 2000 Dodge Stratus Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Dodge Stratus
2000 Dodge Stratus
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Victims: 3
2000 Dodge Stratus
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Victims: 3
2000 Dodge Stratus
FRONT UNDERHOOD
Victims: 2
Browse 2000 Dodge Stratus complaints by category
Problems with HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Stratus owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING i had a 2000 dodge stratus until today. today march 27th 2005 my stratus had a hydraulic line for the... |
47
~ 54154 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM started car and lowered window (power). minutes after i started to drive the power mirrors on both sides began to... |
21
~ 71448 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN auto makes loud whining noise at 30mph & above when pressing on the gas pedal...sound is suggestive of final drive... |
14
~ 37720 miles |
| STEERING consumer took vehicle to the dealership for a state inspection and the mechanic determined the power steering pump failed. consumer... |
9
~ 118605 miles |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING complaint about engine/oil light system. *mr the consumer was driving the vehicle when it died out with little to no... |
8
~ 91643 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes on my car were squeaking about every other time i braked from the time i got the car... |
8
~ 5375 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have my automobile routinely maintained every 6-8 months (oil tune up ...)oil sludge baking in engine block-cylinder at 50... |
7
~ 87864 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pump failure. vehicle stalled and failed to restart. had vehicle towed to mr. tire but they were unable to... |
7
~ 107761 miles |
| TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING when driving at low speeds there was a clunking noise. consumer contacted dealer and they stated that front brake rotors |
7
~ 34139 miles |
| SUSPENSION vehicle makes noise while going over bumps. also blower motor only works on high. *jb... |
6
~ 101008 miles |
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pump has failed where plug attached to another plug inside the gas tank which was extremely "hot" when removed.... |
6
~ 53311 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC possible brake defect in 2000 dodge stratus. *mr there was a noise in the brake system. when the vehicle was... |
6
~ 3342 miles |
| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after being in an accident head on there was not much damage to vehicle soon after consumer got out of |
5
~ 95414 miles |
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes locked up and did not stop the vehicle properly resulting in vehicle collision no deployment of the air |
5
~ 8600 miles |
| REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the vehicle was involved in an accident 8/2002. three children seated in the back with vehicle seat belt on were... |
5
~ 33176 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when driving at low speeds there was a clunking noise. consumer contacted dealer and they stated that front brake rotors |
4
~ 2375 miles |
| DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake drums and rotors keep getting warped causing vibration pulling and loss of pedal. transmission erratic - drops out of |
4
|
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING transmission has a hard downshift from 3 to 2 gear... |
4
~ 36250 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER repairs totaling $2 017.00 for 2000 dodge stratus. *mr the part was bad. *scc *jb... |
4
~ 56500 miles |
| AIR BAGS while stopping abruptly the brakes locked up and did not slow the vehicle causing consumer to rear end the vehicle |
4
~ 40320 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the brakes locked up and did not stop the vehicle properly resulting in vehicle collision no deployment of the air |
4
|
| FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY vehicle makes noise while going over bumps. also blower motor only works on high. *jb... |
3
~ 27680 miles |
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT air conditioner blower fan switch only works on a high speed unable to defrost vehicle in winter air is too |
3
~ 27929 miles |
| ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning as the driver... |
2
~ 147500 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM my dodge stratus started blowing horn without me touching. everytime i turn the wheel the horn blows. then two days... |
2
~ 159877 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i had a 2000 dodge stratus se which caught on fire in my driveway after my daughter returned home with... |
2
~ 60000 miles |
| FRONT > SUSPENSION front passenger tie rod on 2000 dodge keeps breaking. have replaced tie rod 4 times but 2 separate mechanics are... |
2
~ 20000 miles |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my spark plug just popped out of the socket while i was driving and it stripped the threads this is... |
2
~ 185068 miles |
| POWER TRAIN driving at 35 mph and stopping at a light a loud noise (clunk) was heard from the transmission area. "check... |
2
~ 35635 miles |
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my wife was driving our children to school in the morning. just a few blocks from home the engine light... |
2
~ 38784 miles |
| FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE consumer took vehicle to the dealership for a state inspection and the mechanic determined the power steering pump failed. consumer... |
2
~ 31222 miles |
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM heater a/c blower only works on high. does not defrost properly... |
2
|
| DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pump has failed where plug attached to another plug inside the gas tank which was extremely "hot" when removed.... |
2
~ 35500 miles |
| STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING steering wheel feels like it has some play or looseness when moving it left to right. vehicle is making a |
2
|
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE driver's door jammed when it is opened would open approx. 1 inch. door panel was coming loose. plastic clips holding... |
2
~ 25000 miles |
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY while driving the angle of the windshield makes the dashboard illuminate onto the center making it hard to see through |
2
|
| INTERIOR LIGHTING design of the trunk light which is attached to the body of the car causing the trunk light to become... |
2
|
| BODY > STRUCTURE drove car approximately 10 miles to store. was in parking lot pulling into a parking space noticed smoke from under... |
1
~ 195000 miles |
| TANK VALVE/GAUGE > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER my car is leaking gas and the fuel neck has rusted. apparently there is a national back order on this... |
1
|
| VISIBILITY blower motor for heater appears to be bad. heater only works on high. this also causes the car to run |
1
|
| WATER HEATER > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER blower motor for heater appears to be bad. heater only works on high. this also causes the car to run |
1
|
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER gas filler pipe is cracked and needs to be replaced. has been on order for almost 3 months due to |
1
~ 65000 miles |
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC after an abrupt stop the brake pedal went to the floor and braking ability was severely impaired. i went home... |
1
~ 127000 miles |
| LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL about two weeks ago i was driving my car and when i went to let off of my brake pedal... |
1
|
| INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM about 3 months ago my heater stopped working only from low to medium. if it is put on high it... |
1
|
| FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. while driving 40 mph the floor shifter suddenly shifted into other gears. the... |
1
~ 69507 miles |
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY chronic failure in blower motor for the heating/ac. unit has model specific problems with overheating presenting a fire hazard as... |
1
|
| LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph on dry roads there was a cracking noise accompanied by a shudder... |
1
~ 95000 miles |
| LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT have had this 2000 dodge stratus which daughter has driven for 5 years now it is on it's fourth transmission... |
1
~ 99582 miles |
| ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM please tell me if there is an recall for the control that turns on the heat and the air? i... |
1
|
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING my car was a dodge stratus se 2000 2.4 cylinder. on feb.13th when pulling out from my garage i notice... |
1
~ 71000 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY dt: where the hood fastened there was a lever in the outer skin of the hood where it was not... |
1
~ 137000 miles |
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer had the car for 3 years and it passed the emission test for 2 years through dealer ship.... |
1
|
| ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS the consumer request that an air bag on/off switch be installed in her 2000 dodge stratus. *nm *jb... |
1
|
| SEAT BELTS i have my automobile routinely maintained every 6-8 months (oil tune up ...)oil sludge baking in engine block-cylinder at 50... |
1
~ 50 miles |
| UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the consumer noticed a winding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. the consumer... |
1
~ 96000 miles |
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving 25 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to... |
1
|
| MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT in five years i have put on three sets of brake pads and three sets of rotors and calipers i |
1
|
| BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE driving down road and the tention pulley fell out . also driving after it was fixed car died when turning |
1
~ 71000 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM driving down road and the tention pulley fell out . also driving after it was fixed car died when turning |
1
~ 71000 miles |
| BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING at any given time one of my three brake lights is not working. there does not seem to be any... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
| DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vehicle transmission failed without warning while driving. *mr without warning the transmission made a noise and then failed. transmission fluid... |
1
~ 82025 miles |
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the blower in my heating and air system keeps failing only working at the highest setting. i've had it replaced... |
1
|
| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the blower in my heating and air system keeps failing only working at the highest setting. i've had it replaced... |
1
|
| FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the blower in my heating and air system keeps failing only working at the highest setting. i've had it replaced... |
1
|
| SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY our dodge stratus had 38 000 miles on it when the switch controlling the wiper blades/washer system failed while driving.... |
1
~ 38480 miles |
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 03/13/03 then 04/05 my vehicle caught fire while i was driving both times the vehicle was repaired. the incident was |
1
~ 5 miles |
| RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT while i was driving my vehicle caught fire twice within one year. first in 3/13/2003 then in 4/2004 both times |
1
~ 95000 miles |
| PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN engine was running in park and emergency brake not applied. consumer was on side of vehicle when it shifted to |
1
|
| AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i purchased a 200 dodge stratus es in jan 2001 from a toyota of new orleans dealer. after purchase i... |
1
|
| DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i purchased a 200 dodge stratus es in jan 2001 from a toyota of new orleans dealer. after purchase i... |
1
|
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST vehicle is experiencing the same as in recall number 00 v 196 000 for the brake hose but vehicle vin |
1
|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when accelerating there is a loud noise that comes from engine this only happens when vehicle accelerates. contacted dealer and |
1
|
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i had my brakes replaced at 23000 miles and every 3 months since. they are only wearing on the driver's... |
1
~ 23706 miles |
| ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i had my brakes replaced at 23000 miles and every 3 months since. they are only wearing on the driver's... |
1
~ 23706 miles |
| SUPPLY > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR this is the nut that holds the wheel on the car. it keeps coming loose. we noticed it before the... |
1
|
| LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly. dealer has inspected vehicle and was not able to duplicate or correct problem. *ak... |
1
|
| RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer was in an automobile accident and both passenger's and driver's seatbacks collapsed causing consumer to receive fractured pelvic and |
1
|
| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when turning steering wheel there is a constant cracking sound vehicle taken to dealer 8 times steering column was replaced... |
1
|
| TORSION BAR > SPRINGS > FRONT when turning steering wheel there is a constant cracking sound vehicle taken to dealer 8 times steering column was replaced... |
1
|
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL this vehicle is owned by the state of virginia: i operate this vehicle in conjunction with my position with the... |
1
|
| DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake drums and rotors keep getting warped causing vibration pulling and loss of pedal. transmission erratic - drops out of |
1
|
| HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE the hood mat has a worn spot in it that goes through to the paint from a hose that is |
1
|
| PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving at any speed brake pads wore out excessively. dealer replaced the front pads and rotors twice. also tie |
1
~ 9500 miles |
| STRUCTURE when jacking vehicle to change a tire the back of the vehicle raises as well as the front. *slc... |
1
|
| DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN consumer states that the differential pen had no cover causing the pen to pop out into the transmission causing it |
1
|
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS rear driver side seat belt is not retracting from its retractor. dealer replaced the retractor a year and a half |
1
~ 83000 miles |
| SEATS 2000 dodge stratus driver's power seat moves forward while coming to a stop. *kb the consumer heard a whinning noise |
1
|
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wiper on front driver's side window does not cover entire window close to driver's side windshield. this problem has |
1
|
| REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY rear window does not have a defogger. during bad weather/storms there is no rear vision due to the fogging up |
1
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