2001 Dodge STRATUS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
186 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
70,185 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 116 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 28 of 186 complaints (15.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 36 | 19.4% |
| Braking behavior | 17 | 9.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 16 | 8.6% |
| Engine operation | 13 | 7.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 2.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 28 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 |
| Suspension | 13 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 9 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Suspension:Rear | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 28; Air Bags: 20; Engine And Engine Cooling: 20; Suspension: 13; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 9; Steering: 9; Suspension:Rear: 9; Vehicle Speed Control: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 23 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 38 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 17 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 28 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 23; 50,000 to 74,999: 38; 75,000 to 99,999: 17; 100,000 to 149,999: 28; 150,000 and above: 5
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (38). 70 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 17; 2002: 13; 2003: 25; 2004: 23; 2005: 23; 2006: 18; 2007: 13; 2008: 12; 2009: 9; 2010: 3; 2011: 7; 2012: 7; 2013: 1; 2014: 8; 2015: 3; 2016: 2; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 36 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 16 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10023331 · 2003-06-18 (June 18, 2003)
I PURCHASED A USED 2001 DODGE STRATUS IN FEBRUARY 2003. THE CAR HAD A TOTAL OF 48702 MILES. WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK, THE CAR WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE FRONT BRAKES WAS MISSING SOME TYPE OF BRAKES CLIPS. THIS WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THEIR WAS ALSO A NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEIR WAS NO PROBLEM LOCATED AND THAT IT WAS JUST THE TIRES RUBBING THE PAVEMENT WHEN TURNING. WITHIN 85 DAYS, THE CAR LOST SPEED WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT MOVE. IT TOOK ONE HOUR TO COAST 2.5 MILES …
Owner-reported narrative. 55,225 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023331 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10032295 · 2003-08-06 (August 6, 2003)
DEALER REPLACED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AT VERY LOW MILEAGE. ALSO, REPLACED STEERING PUMP AT COST OF $200, THE DEDUCTIBLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10032295 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001905 · 2003-01-03 (January 3, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001905 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025037 · 2003-09-04 (September 4, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE TRANSMISSION LASTED FOR ONLY 1 AND A HALF YEARS. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025037 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10053729 · 2004-01-09 (January 9, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 88,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10053729 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10106635 · 2005-01-03 (January 3, 2005)
ENGINE IS SHAKING, AND OIL IS BUILDING UP ON THE CYLINDER, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10106635 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10177686 · 2007-01-03 (January 3, 2007)
NOTICED MY CAR SEEMED TO BE LOSING PERFORMANCE. FAILURE STARTED WHEN MY CAR WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING WHEN I TURNED ON THE HEAT. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN ONE DAY AND THE FOURTH TIME I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT ON INTERSTATE 5. I DID HAVE FIRESTONE CHECK THE VEHICLE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. I SEARCH THIS SITE FOR RECALLS AND FOUND RECALL NUMBER 00V299002 WHICH STATES " PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO D…
Owner-reported narrative. 95,847 miles reported. Look up ODI 10177686 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10178600 · 2007-01-12 (January 12, 2007)
I HAVE 2001 DODGE STRATUS THAT HAS A ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TOOK IT TO 1 DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS THE BATTERY CHANGE THE BATTERY AND $179.00 LATER STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM DASH BOARD LIGHT ARE NOT WORKING THE BATTERY LIGHT AND SEAT BELT LIGHT STAY ON. YOU CAN NOT TELL THE SPEED OR SEE HOW MUCH GAS YOU HAVE. TRY TO GO TO DEALER HIS SHOP CLOSED FOR GOOD. WHEN TO ANOTHER DEALER SAID IT WAS A CLOSTER AND AFTER $800.00 STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM. TOOK IT BACK TO HAVE HIM FIX IT RIGHT THEY DECLINE TO FIX IT. WHAT DO I DO? THIS IS MY DAUGHTER CAR AND IT …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10178600 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10238213 · 2008-08-12 (August 12, 2008)
2001 DODGE STRATUS SE HAS ISSUES WITH THE REAR STRUT MOUNT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A BACK ORDER ON THE UPPER STRUT MOUNTS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BLOWER RESISTOR STOPPED WORKING AND TWO DAYS LATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PURCHASE A FUEL PUMP. THE CONSUMER THEN STARTED TO HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE KNOCKING NOISE WAS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS TOO LARGE FOR THE COMPONENTS. THE THERMOSTAT BROKE INTO PIECES AND THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING G…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10238213 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 742643 · 2001-03-19 (March 19, 2001)
ENGINE STALLS OUT AFTER FILLING GAS TANK WHILE FACING SOUTH OR WEST. RECALL DONE ON TRAVEL MODULE NOV 2000. DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. REPLACE TRAVEL AND ENGINE MODULES AS WELL AS FUEL PUMP. I HAVE FILED LEMON LAW.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 742643 at NHTSA ↗