2000 Dodge Stratus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Stratus years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Stratus. That ranks 6th out of 13 Stratus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (66 complaints, 31%), typically at around 89,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 64 fires, 16 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 216owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Dodge Stratus problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 66 | 31% | 89,000 | “caught fire” (36%) | — |
| Electrical System | 30 | 14% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 13% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 11% | 105,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 21 | 10% | 55,870 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 9% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 6% | 97,791 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 5% | 39,039 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 4% | 80,640 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% | 69,900 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 3% | 89,394 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 3% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | 23,706 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 147,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 159,877 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 23,706 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Dodge Stratus recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
Risk: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The the recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Child seat
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an inadequate weld between the right front brake hose block and the stand-off bracket.
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.
Fix: Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.
Risk: The incorrect labels could cause confusion as to whether the childproof safety lock was activated.
Fix: Owners will be provided with correct labels.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.
Risk: The paint provides corrosion protection necessary to ensure the straps do not loosen over time.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power steering fluid fires (EA05019) — opened Nov 7, 2005, closed Jan 12, 2006.
- Engine compartment fires (PE05036) — opened Jun 29, 2005, closed Nov 7, 2005, led to recall 06V001000.
- Safety belt cinching latch plate (PE02082) — opened Nov 6, 2002, closed Apr 23, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving down a side road at around 25mpg, the left front wheel made a pop sound and abruptly stopped. When my daughter got out to investigate she saw that the wheel was folded under the car. She had it towed and we learned the tie-rod control arm failed and broke the shaft. Thank god she was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge stratus. While driving 30 mph, a loud grinding noise emitted from the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed fluid coming from the front passenger wheel. The vehicle was taken to an…
Vehicle stalled at high speed. Had fuel filter replaced by dodge dealer in marietta, ohio. Dealer did not check fuel pump while tank removed from automobile. Fuel pump was cause of stalling. Invoice # docs155552
I was driving my car when the ball joint assembly snapped in half, the entire tire almost came all the way off.
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…
Other Dodge Stratus years
← 1999 Stratus · 2001 Stratus →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Stratus | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Stratus | 74 | 0 |
| 2005 Stratus | 62 | 3 |
| 2004 Stratus | 144 | 3 |
| 2003 Stratus | 75 | 2 |
| 2002 Stratus | 150 | 2 |
| 2001 Stratus | 186 | 10 |
| 2000 | 216 | 5 |
| 1999 Stratus | 251 | 3 |
| 1998 Stratus | 272 | 3 |
| 1997 Stratus | 349 | 4 |
| 1996 Stratus | 554 | 7 |
| 1995 Stratus | 318 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Stratus?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 66 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Stratus?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Dodge Stratus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Stratus model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.