2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 1, 2016 · 32 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Stratus Coupe years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe. That is the most of any Stratus Coupe model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is structure (12 complaints, 38%), typically at around 56,250 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure12 · ~56,250 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling6 · ~45,000 mi
Power Train4 · ~56,777 mi
Unknown or Other4 · ~63,000 mi
Air Bags3 · ~50,000 mi
Electrical System3 · ~49,821 mi
Equipment1 · ~80,000 mi
Seats1 · ~21,370 mi
Suspension1 · ~16,000 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1238%56,250——
Engine and Engine Cooling619%45,000——
Power Train413%56,777——
Unknown or Other413%63,000——
Air Bags39%50,000——
Electrical System39%49,821——
Equipment13%80,000——
Seats13%21,370——
Suspension13%16,000——
Tires13%———
Vehicle Speed Control13%———
Visibility13%41,000——
Wheels13%16,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 10 complaints
2001: 1200112003: 3200332004: 3200432005: 3200532006: 1200612007: 102007102008: 4200842009: 1200912010: 2201022011: 1201112012: 1201212013: 1201312016: 120161

n = 32 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus coupe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v338000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…

Air Bags · received Feb 1, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10823562

The trunk door came slamming down on my head and i thought it was bleeding at the time. Thankfully it was not, and i got home and put ice on my head. I did not go to the dr. However i do worry about my children and forgetting to keep their small fingers and hands out of the way of the trunk area…

Structure · received Oct 10, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10547477

Dec. 2010 we purchased 4 bf goodrich traction t/a tires for our daughters car. We recently discovered the sidewalls of these tires were splitting. There actually was no failure of the tires but we felt the tires were defective and unsafe. *tr

Tires · received Dec 11, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10488039

First off, i bought this car from my sister...the ball joint broke on me within a month...probably not her fault. However the car was making a lot of noises and clanks and creaks, i was told it was just the bushings, guess i found out it wasn't the hard way. About a month after the ball joint was…

Suspension · received Nov 13, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10435400

I did experience my car accelerating. I stopped at a red light and was waiting for the light to turn green when my car just started revving up. I could feel the car pulling because it was accelerating. I had kept feet on the brakes but it kept getting louder and pulling until i turned the ignition…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Mar 11, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10318855

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe?

Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 12 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Stratus Coupe model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.