2006 Dodge Stratus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Stratus years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Stratus. That ranks 11th out of 13 Stratus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (23 complaints, 31%), typically at around 110,000 miles. Complaints mention 19 crashes, 3 fires, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 74owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 19complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 23 | 31% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 19% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 18% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 12% | 57,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 11% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 8% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 8% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 5% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% | 34,664 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 5% | 27,427 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 5% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 25,750 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 42,360 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 21,720 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 139,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Dodge Stratus recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Dodge Stratus.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 passengerâs 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. Iâve 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
I was driving doing about 25 mph. Thank god i wasn't driving any faster when all of sudden. I heard a loud noise. I had lost control of the steering i ran in to a guard rail my car didn't want to go because the right passenger front side was totally touching the ground i got out the car seen my…
I was driving like normal, then when i went up the ramp onto the the shopping center, the right wheel all of a sudden hit the passenger wheel well and the rim was hitting the brake caliper. It was in motion, on a city street.
Other Dodge Stratus years
← 2005 Stratus · 2007 Stratus →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Stratus | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 74 | 0 |
| 2005 Stratus | 62 | 3 |
| 2004 Stratus | 144 | 3 |
| 2003 Stratus | 75 | 2 |
| 2002 Stratus | 150 | 2 |
| 2001 Stratus | 186 | 10 |
| 2000 Stratus | 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 2006 Dodge Stratus?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Stratus?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.