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2000 Dodge StratusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 216 owner complaints about the 2000 Dodge Stratus, most often about the steering. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

2000 Dodge Stratus
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.3× the Stratus median · #5 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21691 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage89kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 26, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Dodge Stratus has problems

216 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering6636
Electrical system3018
Service brakes, hydraulic275
Engine and engine cooling2310
Power train212
Fuel system, gasoline193
Suspension120
Visibility100
Air bags97
13 other systems399

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2000 Dodge Stratus recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 06V-001 · Jan 5, 2006 · 216,299 vehicles

Risk. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Child seat

Recall 00V-366 · Nov 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V-196 · Jul 17, 2000 · 3,400 vehicles

Risk. SEPARATION OF THE STAND-OFF BRACKET FROM THE BLOCK COULD CAUSE FATIGUE DAMAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND RESULT IN A HALF SYSTEM BRAKE LOSS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 00V-066 · Mar 2, 2000 · 17,000 vehicles

Risk. THE INCORRECT LABELS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Tank assembly: mounting

Recall 00V-067 · Mar 2, 2000 · 38 vehicles

Risk. THE PAINT PROVIDES CORROSION PROTECTION NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STRAPS DO NOT LOOSEN OVER TIME.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Mileage at failure

When do steering problems start?

89kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 41 steering complaints. 61% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
4under 30k miles25under 100k miles16100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Stratus year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Stratus median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Dodge Stratus, and the recalls they led to.

  1. POWER STEERING FLUID FIRESEA05019 · closed Jan 12, 2006
    No recall
  2. SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATEPE02082 · closed Apr 23, 2003
    No recall
  3. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE05036 · closed Nov 7, 2005
    Led to recall 06V-001
In owners' words

What Stratus owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING PROBLEM SUBSIDES. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE DEFECT WAS NOT REPAIRED.…
Complaint 10552895 · Nov 19, 2013 · 229,000 miles
MY DODGE STRATUS STARTED BLOWING HORN WITHOUT ME TOUCHING. EVERYTIME I TURN THE WHEEL THE HORN BLOWS. THEN TWO DAYS LATER THE LIGHT CAME IN THE CAR WOULD NOT GO OFF. THEN LOCKS START GOING UP AND DOWN AND DOOR MAKE BEEP AS IF A DOOR HIS OPEN. I HAD TO REMOVE THE FUSES TO STOP HORN FROM BLOWING, CUT…
Complaint 10515764 · Jun 7, 2013 · 154,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS IN THE POWER STEERING AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMALL FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA AND IMMEDIATELY EXTINGUISHED THE…
Complaint 10443428 · Jan 11, 2012 · 178,000 miles

Own a 2000 Stratus?

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