Dodge Stratus recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 18 recalls and 907 owner complaints for the Dodge Stratus (model years 2000–2007). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (185 complaints), followed by suspension (178 complaints). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (10).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 74 | 19 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 62 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 144 | 24 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 75 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 150 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 10 | 186 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 216 | 16 | 64 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (216), 2001 (186) and 2002 (150). Among model years at least two years old, the 2007 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge Stratus model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 185 | 7 of 8 | |
| Suspension | 178 | 7 of 8 | |
| Steering | 143 | 7 of 8 | |
| Air bags | 106 | 7 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 97 | 7 of 8 |
Latest 8 of 18 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V401000 | Jun 3, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2001–2002 | 16,315 |
| 15V338000 | Jun 2, 2015 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2001–2005 | 443,442 |
| 06V001000 | Jan 5, 2006 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2000 | 216,299 |
| 04V579000 | Dec 9, 2004 | Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm | 2005 | 26,354 |
| 04V532000 | Nov 2, 2004 | Seat belts: rear/other | 2005 | 8,000 |
| 04V313000 | Jun 29, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2004 | 8,108 |
| 03V443000 | Nov 4, 2003 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2003–2004 | 5,911 |
| 01V011002 | Jan 16, 2001 | Power train: automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines | 2001 | 28,439 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 98 complaints and a fire in 76 complaints; 78 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.