2001 Dodge Stratus Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Dodge Stratus, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil changes” (17% of reports).
- 58engine and engine cooling complaints
- 65,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $3,850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 48%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.
- Oil changes: mentioned in 10 of 58 complaints (17%)
- Knocking noise: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)
- Engine failed: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2001 Dodge Stratus at $3,850, and half of them between $1,950 and $6,000.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2007), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 58 complaints, 1 a fire.
Dodge Stratus engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 14 | 19% | 44,000 |
| 2005 Stratus | 14 | 23% | 63,008 |
| 2004 Stratus | 22 | 15% | 36,500 |
| 2003 Stratus | 6 | 8% | 33,000 |
| 2002 Stratus | 48 | 32% | 80,000 |
| 2001 Stratus | 58 | 31% | 65,000 |
| 2000 Stratus | 23 | 11% | 105,500 |
| 1999 Stratus | 53 | 21% | 65,500 |
| 1998 Stratus | 121 | 44% | 65,000 |
| 1997 Stratus | 158 | 45% | 70,000 |
| 1996 Stratus | 335 | 60% | 90,000 |
| 1995 Stratus | 106 | 33% | 137,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Risk: Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Very fortunate this happened as we were pulling into the garage. Suddenly sounded like someone under the hood hitting the engine block with a hammer. Now have to have a re-manufactured engine installed on a car with only 65k miles. Cant afford not to, cant scrap the vehicle with this low of miles…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. The contact stated that when vehicle was started, there was a loud noise as he vehicle stalled. A local mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure but advised that the failure was more than likely caused by an engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. The contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the vehicle stalled due to engine sludge build-up and as a result, the engine would need replacing. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Dodge Stratuss have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2001 Dodge Stratus (31% of the 186 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 2001 Dodge Stratus engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 65,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Dodge Stratus?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,850 (half paid between $1,950 and $6,000), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Dodge Stratus?
The most frequent phrase is “oil changes”, in 10 of 58 complaints, followed by “knocking noise” (5).
See all 2001 Dodge Stratus problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Stratus years.