Major Problems with 2001 Dodge Stratus Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Dodge Stratus

2001 Dodge Stratus AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 100000 miles

2001 Dodge Stratus BODY Victims: 2 Mileage: 87500 miles

2001 Dodge Stratus SUSPENSION Victims: 1 Mileage: 78000 miles

Browse 2001 Dodge Stratus complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, AIR BAGS and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Stratus owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i am not sure if this site pertains to this type of complaint. i had my car towed to zeiser...	28 ~ 52181 miles
AIR BAGS i have constantly taken my car in for the same reasons. the car jerks the whole car vibrates when it...	20 ~ 73240 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer advised that vehicle was excessively overheating whenever driven. dealer serviced several times but could not diagnose problem. recently dealer	20 ~ 48520 miles
SUSPENSION consumer states that the whole front end has been replaced however the vehicle continues to have suspension problems possibly causing	12 ~ 77337 miles
STEERING dt: the contact stated in december 2005 the air bag light illuminated. afterwards the steering wheel became extremely hard to...	9 ~ 74049 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION failure of right rear ball joint in 2001 dodge stratus with no warning such as noise or vibration proceeding failure...	9 ~ 59214 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i purchased a used 2001 dodge stratus in february 2003. the car had a total of 48702 miles. within the...	9 ~ 38986 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the vehicle surges at highway speeds worse with the a/c on consumer was informed that a computer update is coming	8 ~ 19042 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle surges at highway speeds worse with the a/c on consumer was informed that a computer update is coming	7 ~ 17143 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the dashboard lights became dim while driving. *nlm the dash lights flickered while the vehicle was in motion. repair was	7 ~ 55761 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION this should be handled as a top priority investigation. the front axles bearings have been replaced 3 times on right...	6 ~ 59681 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the consumer received a recall notice for transaxle oil cooler hoses however it took five different appointments for dealer to...	6 ~ 12799 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	5 ~ 61390 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dodge stratus 2001 46000 miles. car was purchased used from the us government on public sale. air bag light on...	4 ~ 34250 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2001 dodge stratus - crackling sound in steering wheel air bag light on no horn. the vehicle is still operating....	4 ~ 38813 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving heard a "screeching" noise and noticed smoke coming from vehicle. dealer diagnosed that the rear upper ball joints...	4 ~ 34539 miles
COLUMN > STEERING i purchased a used 2001 dodge stratus in february 2003. the car had a total of 48702 miles. within the...	4 ~ 46134 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy cause	4 ~ 36625 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i have had my car for a little over 3 years now. first it was the passenger side ball joint....	3 ~ 105000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE drove the vehicle the night before there were no signs warnings of anything wrong. went to drive the vehicle the...	3 ~ 124833 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION timing belt failure resulted in engine failure. bearings on both front wheels were replaced at 30 000 miles replaced front	3 ~ 33333 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car has been in 19 times in 18 months for 15 separate issues. motor seems to have finally blown. took...	3 ~ 23333 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer states that the front rotors are wearing excessively. dealer informed that the rotors had to be turned but the...	3 ~ 15363 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	3 ~ 35696 miles
SEATS this car along with other 2001 stratus coupes has an angle to the driver's seat and the steering wheel that...	3 ~ 54333 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT 2001 dodge stratus...noise in front end. told it was bearings on 3 separate occasions and they were replaced. engine ticking/...	2 ~ 60000 miles
TIRES while driving about a year ago passenger rear strut broke. upon inspection i noticed the top strut clamp of the...	2 ~ 72050 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM drove the vehicle the night before there were no signs warnings of anything wrong. went to drive the vehicle the...	2 ~ 88648 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dodge stratus 2001 46000 miles. car was purchased used from the us government on public sale. air bag light on...	2 ~ 35500 miles
PARKING BRAKE dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	2 ~ 23500 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING i have constantly taken my car in for the same reasons. the car jerks the whole car vibrates when it...	2 ~ 1500 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT automatic transmission failed @70 000 miles cost $1800.00 to rebuild. dash lights flicker constantly. radio works for anywhere from 10...	2 ~ 35000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING the vehicle vibrates while driving. vehicle was taken to the dealer who tightened the tie rod bolt and adjusted the	2 ~ 25500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving about 55 mph the driver heard a loud noise. when she pulled over and inspected the vehicle she	2
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING 2002 had to replace power steering pipe manufactured to lean on the interior auto body in which engine vibration rubbed...	2 ~ 50000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC car has been in 19 times in 18 months for 15 separate issues. motor seems to have finally blown. took...	2
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while drivining consumer's son fell asleep and knocked water off cup holder onto floorboard. started to smell wires burning and...	2 ~ 47924 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE on two occasions power door locks locked without key being in ignition. dealer has been notified.*ak consumer states after unlocking	2
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY while husband was just sitting in vehicle his back windows exploded. no injuries were sustained.*ak...	2 ~ 22823 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING there was a noise in steering gear noise sounded as though a bolt or nut was loose in steering column.	2
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving rear left tire shifted inward and vehicle was hard to steer. dealer determined that the bolt that connected	2 ~ 48400 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while driving my dodge stratus se the airbag light came on in red the steering wheel began making a clicking	1 ~ 135000 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. while driving approximately 35 mph the engine began to overheat without warning...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i like to bring your attention to windows in the cars. i was in close call accident and i witness...	1 ~ 30000 miles
EQUIPMENT 2001 dodge stratus...noise in front end. told it was bearings on 3 separate occasions and they were replaced. engine ticking/...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES driving down i-71 at approx. 10:00pm and the rear of my car started to sway alomost causing m e to...	1 ~ 54100 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. while driving 65 mph the contact heard a faint grinding sound that gradually...	1 ~ 84000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. the contact stated that the brake pedal extended to the floor when depressed...	1 ~ 120000 miles
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION while driving about a year ago passenger rear strut broke. upon inspection i noticed the top strut clamp of the...	1 ~ 90000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING dt*: the contact stated the steering was hard to turn to the right. the vehicle was taken to an independent...	1 ~ 60089 miles
RIM > WHEELS dt: the contact's vehicle hit a pot hole and this bent the passenger's side front and rear rims. the dealership...	1 ~ 85000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION rear top mounts on both the rear struts corroded into several pieces. very poor manufacturing using cheap pot metal as...	1
POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > DRAG > LINKAGES there was a complaint i just read by [xxx] odi cse number[xxx] and i agree with him about this complaint...	1 ~ 59000 miles
STRUCTURE 1. no warning 2. vehicle has a leak which causes water(from rain or snow) to leak onto the passenger side...	1
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES 01v005002/seat mounting bolts. driver's side seat moves when braking. consumer took the vehicle to dealer and contacted the manufacturer...	1 ~ 55000 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR left rear shock was rattling around within the coil spring. upon investigation found that the upper spring/shock mount which is...	1
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE timing belt failure resulted in engine failure. bearings on both front wheels were replaced at 30 000 miles replaced front	1 ~ 30000 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving 40 mph the vehicle's axle's shaft broke without warning. the consumer was concerned that the wheel would separate	1 ~ 75000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 80 000 miles on the transmission. the car would no longer move. leaving me stranded. costing $1 500 for a...	1 ~ 84000 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT before getting into the vehicle consumer noticed that the rear right wheel was tilted inward. dealer informed the consumer that	1 ~ 34000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	1 ~ 47000 miles
SEAT BELTS dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	1 ~ 47000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	1 ~ 47000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	1 ~ 47000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	1 ~ 47000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	1 ~ 47000 miles
AUTOMATIC > SLACK ADJUSTERS > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield which consequently...	1 ~ 47000 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY rear defroster button works erratically. *ak...	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS driver's seat - power controls - front up/down tilt not responsive. *ak...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i have constantly taken my car in for the same reasons. the car jerks the whole car vibrates when it...	1 ~ 3000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING dealer replaced automatic transmission at very low mileage. also replaced steering pump at cost of $200 the deductible.*ak...	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT dealer will replace coil spring. consumer stated vehicle still under warranty but this coil is not covered and will cost	1
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving heard a "screeching" noise and noticed smoke coming from vehicle. dealer diagnosed that the rear upper ball joints...	1 ~ 51000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i purchased a used 2001 dodge stratus in february 2003. the car had a total of 48702 miles. within the...	1 ~ 55225 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the passenger side lower control arm broke almost resulting in a collision. the wheel was damaged. ph...	1
SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states that vehicle shift gears without applying brakes. please provide additional information. ts...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING this should be handled as a top priority investigation. the front axles bearings have been replaced 3 times on right...	1
WHEELS these wheels bend too easy. after having replaced 2 wheels already and now needing to replace another two (due to...	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY consumer states that the window on the sun roof of the vehicle shattered while the consumer was driving and some	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY car has been in 19 times in 18 months for 15 separate issues. motor seems to have finally blown. took...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE car has been in 19 times in 18 months for 15 separate issues. motor seems to have finally blown. took...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING car has been in 19 times in 18 months for 15 separate issues. motor seems to have finally blown. took...	1
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING not done in a reasonable amount of time. no parts available.*jb...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when trying to stop vehicle would not stop. consumer had to turn off the engine to stop vehicle. ak slc...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the vehicle surges at highway speeds worse with the a/c on consumer was informed that a computer update is coming	1
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle surges at highway speeds worse with the a/c on consumer was informed that a computer update is coming	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL brake and gas pedal are too close. the two door model is further apart. one was almost killed when car	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2001 dodge stratus se has issues with the rear strut mount. consumer states that there is a back order on...	1
POWER TRAIN 2001 dodge stratus se has issues with the rear strut mount. consumer states that there is a back order on...	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the rear middle seat belt latch didn't lock in place and the rear left seat belt wouldn't retract. *ak...	1
CHILD SEAT no problem or defect written in description field. (model/7499ae swingride) mr scc *jb...	1

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