2000 Dodge Stratus Steering Problems
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2000 Dodge Stratus, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 89,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “caught fire” (36% of reports).
- 66steering complaints
- 89,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Caught fire: mentioned in 24 of 66 complaints (36%)
- Steering hose: mentioned in 20 of 66 complaints (30%)
- Hydraulic power assist: mentioned in 17 of 66 complaints (26%)
- Piping connections: mentioned in 16 of 66 complaints (24%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 66 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 34 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Stratus steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 9 | 12% | 57,750 |
| 2005 Stratus | 13 | 21% | 111,259 |
| 2004 Stratus | 13 | 9% | 118,000 |
| 2003 Stratus | 7 | 9% | 48,500 |
| 2002 Stratus | 9 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2001 Stratus | 26 | 14% | 60,089 |
| 2000 Stratus | 66 | 31% | 89,000 |
| 1999 Stratus | 49 | 20% | 119,953 |
| 1998 Stratus | 19 | 7% | 97,526 |
| 1997 Stratus | 21 | 6% | 131,000 |
| 1996 Stratus | 42 | 8% | 80,000 |
| 1995 Stratus | 23 | 7% | 113,642 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Dodge Stratuss have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about steering for the 2000 Dodge Stratus (31% of the 216 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Stratus steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 89,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2000 Dodge Stratus?
The most frequent phrase is “caught fire”, in 24 of 66 complaints, followed by “steering hose” (20).
See all 2000 Dodge Stratus problems or steering problems across all Stratus years.