2006 Dodge StratusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 2006 Dodge Stratus, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Where the 2006 Dodge Stratus has problems
74 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 23 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 0 |
| Air bags | 13 | 11 |
| Steering | 9 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 19 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2006 Dodge Stratus recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2006 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
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2006 Dodge Stratus safety ratings
2006 Dodge Stratus 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Stratus owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact stated that she parked and inspected the vehicle and became aware of the control arm on the ground,…
The entire front suspension feels as though it is going to fall outward at any moment. I have had this inspected by two separate dodge dealerships. I’ve also had this inspected by friends that are mechanics. I also have knowledge and I know something is not right with the control arms tire rods,…
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON STREET WAY WHEN LOWER CONTROL ARM ON DRIVER SIDE BROKE WHERE BALL JOINT IS..LUCKY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME OR AROUND ME WHILE DRIVING COULD OF CAUSED A SERIOUS WRECK..HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK TO TOW IT BACK TO MY HOUSE
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