2000 Dodge Stratus problems
The Dodge Stratus is a mid-size car that was introduced by Dodge in December 1994 and was based on the 4-door sedan Chrysler JA platform. The Stratus, Plymouth Breeze, and Chrysler Cirrus were all on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1996 and 1997. It received critical acclaim at launch, but ratings fell over time. An updated version of the Stratus was introduced for 2001, with the Cirrus being renamed as the Chrysler Sebring, and a coupé model was also added to the range. Production ended in early 2006 at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant after building 1,308,123 Stratus and Sebrings since 2000.
The Dodge Avenger replaced the Stratus nameplate in early 2007 for the 2008 model year.
After the discontinuation of the Stratus sedan in 2006, the assembly line and tooling were sold to the Russian concern, GAZ, which manufactured 9,000 units of a very slightly modified Stratus from 2008 through 2010 called the Volga Siber.
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Common 2000 Dodge Stratus problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2000 Dodge Stratus, several common problems have been identified:
- Cracked Dashboards: Owners have reported issues with the dashboard falling apart and developing cracks. This problem is widespread and affects the aesthetics and functionality of the interior.
- Blower Fan Motor Only Works on High: A common complaint is that the blower fan motor only functions on the highest setting, limiting control over the interior climate.
- Heater Blows Cold Air: Some owners have experienced the heater blowing cold air instead of providing the expected warmth, which can be uncomfortable, especially in cold weather.
- Car Stalls While Driving: Reports indicate instances where the car stalls while in motion, posing a safety risk and potentially leading to accidents or breakdowns.
- Runs/Idles Rough: Owners have noted that the vehicle runs or idles roughly, indicating potential issues with the engine's performance and smooth operation.
- Slips into Neutral While Driving: Another concerning problem reported is the transmission slipping into neutral while driving, which can be dangerous and result in loss of control over the vehicle.
- Check Engine Light Due to Pinched Leak Detection Pump Vacuum Lines: This issue can trigger the check engine light due to pinched leak detection pump vacuum lines, affecting the vehicle's emissions control system.
These problems highlight various mechanical, electrical, and safety concerns that owners of the 2000 Dodge Stratus have faced. Addressing these issues promptly is crucial to ensure the vehicle's reliability, safety, and overall performance.
Why was the Dodge Stratus discontinued?
During this time, sales declined as its ratings by consumer and auto magazines fell among competing mid-size cars. At the same time sedan market had shifted with the larger Intrepid and later Charger achieving record sales.
When was the last Dodge Stratus made?
The Dodge Stratus continued to be sold through the 2006 model year.
How fast is a Dodge Stratus?
Performance
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.5 s |
|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 7.4 s |
| 1/4 mile | 15.7 s @ 90.1 mph |
| Top speed | 224 kph (139 mph) |
How reliable is a Dodge Stratus?
So reliable car!
After 20 years being manufactured, my car works great, the big issue is with the front end. At least 2 times a year, for the last 5 years I had to repair it. Parts are difficult to find and original or replacement parts, last the same time. I used it every day and its nice to drive.
2000 Dodge Stratus car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Stratus problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Dodge Stratus vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Dodge Stratus
The NHTSA has received 241 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Dodge Stratus. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Dodge Stratus vehicles.
2018-02-26
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-21
- VIN: 1B3EJ46X0YN
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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 NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. WE PAID 1200.00 DOLLARS TO GET HER BACK ON THE ROAD AND 4 MONTHS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE IS NOW MAKING A LOUD SQUEALING SOUND WHEN YOU TURN THE WHEEL. NOW I LEARN THAT IT SEEMS THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THESE CARS ARE DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS! OH, AND THE HEAT STOPPED WORKING AND WILL COST 500.00 TO FIX.
2016-08-11
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-07
- VIN: 1B3EJ56H8YN
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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 INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 197,000.
2016-08-08
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-18
- VIN: 1B3EJ46X8YN
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
2015-12-15
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-15
- VIN: 1B3EJ46XXYN
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY SNAPPED IN HALF, THE ENTIRE TIRE ALMOST CAME ALL THE WAY OFF.
2013-11-19
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-02
- VIN: 1B3EJ56H4YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 229,000. JFT. REPORT RECEIPT DATE: JAN 05, 2006 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V001000 COMPONENT(S): STEERING
2013-06-07
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-19
- VIN: 1B3J46X6YN1
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 INSIDE LIGHTS OFF AND STOP LOCKS FROM GOING UP AND DOWN. THE CAR STILL MAKES BEEP NOISE AS IF DOOR OPEN WHOLE TIME DRIVING AND STOPS AND START BACK WHEN I HIT A BUMP. MY FRONT WHEEL MAKING A NOISE AS IF THE WHEEL IS GOING TO BREAK OFF ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS ALSO DRINKING GAS AS IF IT IS LEAKING. I DONT SEE ANY GAS ON THE GROUND BUT I CAN SMELL FUMES OFF AND ONE AND SOMETIMES UNDER THE HOOD. IT IS LIKE I AM LOSING GAS PRESSURE BECAUSE CAR STALLS AND I AM LOSING GAS SOMEWHERE. *TR
2013-06-07
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-03-15
- VIN: 1B3EJ46X6YN
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: STARTING MARCH I HAD PROBLEMS WITH TURNING THE WHEEL AND I TOOK CAR TO GET OIL AND ASK MECHANIC TO CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID. IM TOLD IT IS FULL AND THAT THEY DO NOT WHY I HAVE TURN THE WHEEL AS IF I HAVE NO POWER STEERING. EACH MONTH I GET SOMEONE CHECK POWER STEERING AND TOLD IT IS FULL. I HAVE TO TURN THEE OPPOSITE WAY WHEN GETTING OUT OF A PARK. SOMETIMES I BACK IN PARK IN ORDER TO GET OUT. THEN I START HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CAR MAKING NOISE AND CAR SOUND WHEEL GOING TO BREAK. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS..I HAVE NO HORN,INSIDE LIGHTS, AIR AND RADIO DUE TO I TOOK FUSE OUT BECAUSE HORN BLOWING, LIGHTS AND LOCKS GOING UP AND DOWN. *TR
2013-05-15
STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1B3EJ46X7YN
- Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: DROVE CAR APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES TO STORE. WAS IN PARKING LOT, PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD. WOMAN IN LOT STOPPED AND TOLD ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. BACKED OUT OF PARKING SPOT TO CENTER OF AISLE. CAR FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES WITHIN MINUTES. CAUSE OF FIRE NOT YET DETERMINED. *TR
2013-01-02
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-12-01
- VIN: 1B3EJ56H8YN
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN OR WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 132,100.
2012-11-29
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-06
- VIN: 1B3EJ46C0YN
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AS THE DRIVER BEGAN TRAVELING 65 MPH. THE DRIVER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF ON THE EMERGENCY LANE FOR A FEW MINUTES AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THE FUEL FILTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR AND THE CAN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED BUT THEY STATED THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
2012-04-03
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1B3EJ46X7YN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MY SON DROVE MY CAR A SHORT DISTANCE AND PARKED IT AT A RESTAURANT. HE WAS INFORMED WITHIN MINUTES THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE AND THE FIRE DEPT. EXTINQUISHED AN ENGINE COMPATMENT FIRE. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. HAPPENED IN AKRON OHIO APPROX. NOV. 2011. *TR
2012-01-11
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-04
- Fire: 1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS IN THE POWER STEERING AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMALL FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA AND IMMEDIATELY EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THERE WAS POWER STEERING FLUID VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE MALFUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V001000 (STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS). THE CONTACT PLANNED TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER TO VERIFY WHETHER VIN WAS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2011-12-13
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-10
- VIN: 1B3EJ46X3YN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE STRATUS SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND INSPECTED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
2011-11-21
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-13
- VIN: 1B3EJ5684YN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT WAS DIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A FAILING FUEL PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE VIN QUALIFIED FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:06E088000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP), BUT THE MILEAGE WAS OVER THE LIMIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2011-11-15
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-10-31
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1B3EJ46X7YN
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: AFTER DRIVING MY CAR A FRIEND WENT OUTSIDE AND SEEN SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD.SHE CALLED ME AND I RAN TO THE CAR AND I SEEN FIRE UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL'S. FRIENDS SPRAYED WATER ON THE HOOD AND I OPENED IT UP A LITTLE AND THEY SPRAYED THE FIRE AND PUT IT OUT. BY THIS TIME THE TOP OF THE MOTOR WAS BURNT BAD. EVERYTHING ON TOP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, IT WAS CAUSED BY THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ON THE POWERSTEERING. I FOUND OUT THAT IT HAD A RECALL ON THE HOSE SO I CALLED DODGE CORP. AND THEY GAVE ME A CASE # AND TO TAKE IT TO MY DEALER SO I DID. THEN THE CORP. OFFICE CALLED ME TODAY AND SAID IT'S BEEN TO LONG THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE BY THE LAST OWNER AND HUNG UP. I BOUGHT THIS CAR OCT.14 OF THIS YEAR AND THIS HAPPENED ON THE 31. HOW AM I TO KNOW THAT THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN IN 18 DAY'S. I PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS CAR AND I THINK. THE COMPUTER CAN TELL YOU THE RECALL AND HOW TO GET IT FIXED; BUT YOU TRY TO FIND SOMEWHERE ON HERE ON WHAT TO DO WHEN THERE IS A RECALL AND IT DONE WHAT IT SAID IT WOULD DO AND YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT IT UNTIL IT DID IT. I NEED HELP I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT. I TOOK OUT A LOAN TO GET IT. *TR
2011-06-16
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1B3EJ46X3YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I NEED SOME ONE TO INVESTIGATE A RECALL PART ON A 2000 DODGE STRATUS ON A POWER STEERING LEAK THAT CAUSE A FIRE UNDER THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP. AND THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT TELLING THE TRUTH ON WHAT CAUSE THE FIRE. *TR
2011-04-19
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-04-14
- VIN: 1B3EJ56H6YN
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: LOWER BALL JOINT/ CONTROL ARM DEFECTIVE. NO EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES OR UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE VEHICLE TO PRECIPITATE THIS PROBLEM. THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART WAS SEEN ON OTHER 2000 DODGE STRATUS VEHICLES WITH APPLICABLE RECALLS. MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM BUT BASED ON MY VIN NUMBER THE RECALL DOES NOT YET APPLY. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AT STEVE WHITE DODGE DEALERSHIP IN NEWTON, NC. THE PARTS ARE STILL IN PLACE ON MY VEHICLE AT THIS POINT. *TR
2010-11-30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1B3EJ56H5YN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 2000 DODGE STRATUS ENGINE FIRE. AFTER PARKING THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY, I BEGAN TO SMELL AND SEE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE OF THE CAR. DETERMINING THAT IT WAS ON FIRE, I BACKED IT OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY (LUCKILY THE DRIVEWAY WAS SLOPED) TO GET IT A WAY FROM THE HOUSE. *TR
2010-09-18
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-18
- VIN: 1B3EJ46X1YN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: MY CAR IS LEAKING GAS, AND THE FUEL NECK HAS RUSTED. APPARENTLY THERE IS A NATIONAL BACK ORDER ON THIS PRODUCT AND I AM UNABLE TO GET IT UNTIL OCTOBER 30TH. WHEN I ASKED THE DEALER WHAT I SHOULD DO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM HE SAID THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WAITING ON THIS SAME PART AND THAT ALL I CAN DO IS WAIT FOR THE PART..MEANWHILE MY CAR IS LEAKING GAS AND UNSAFE FOR MY CHILDREN TO RIDE IN...IF A PART IS VIA THE DEALERSHIP ONLY IT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR INSTANCES JUST LIKE THIS! HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO GET TO WORK? HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO TAKE MY KIDS TO DAY CARE? I DON'T THINK I'LL EVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER BECAUSE OF THIS HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! I GUESS IF THE CAR BLEW UP BECAUSE OF THE GAS LEAK IT'D BE MORE OF A CONCERN! *TR
2010-08-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HAD DODGE STRATUS 2000 ES FOR TEN YEARS. MILEAGE AT APPROXIMATELY 53,000. THIS YEAR WHEN INTERIOR HOT THE FOLLOWING DO NOT WORK: WINDSHIELD WIPERS, DASH GAUGES, SECURITY SYSTEM, DASH INDICATOR FOR TRANSMISSION GEAR, COOL AIR THROUGH AIR CONDITIONER. SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING THIS PROBLEMS HAPPENS AND AM UNABLE TO SEE WHAT GEAR CAR IS IN, WHAT SPEED, FUEL LEFT, WIPERS NOT FUNCTIONING ALL WHICH ARE SAFETY ISSUES. WHEN INTERIOR COOL, ALL FUNCTIONS RETURN. WORKED WITH A GOOD MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED FAULTY BODY CONTROL MODULE ALSO CALLED A MULTI FUNCTION MODULE. $750 DOLLARS LATER, CAR OK. *TR
2010-07-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-01
- VIN: 1B3EJ56H5YN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY 2000 DODGE STRATUS SE I HAVE HAD FOR ABOUT 5YRS NOW EXCELLENT RUNNING CAR BUT HAS STARTED MAKING ITS OWN DECISIONS WHEN IT COMES TO COLD AIR IN THE SUMMER,MILEAGE,DOOR LOCKS & SPEED. IF YOU WANT COLD AIR IN THE SUMMER TIME THEN YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE YOUR WINDOWS ARE ROLLED DOWN AND YOU ARE PARKED IN THE SHADE. IF NOT YOU WILL DRIVE AROUND UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN AND THE CAR IS COOL ENOUGH FOR THE GAUGES AND AIR TO KICK BACK ON. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL MECHANICS ABOUT THIS AND NO ONE CAN COME UP WITH A SOLUTION FOR IT. I LOVE MY CAR AND I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON!!!!!! *TR
2010-07-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-01
- VIN: 1B3EJ56H5YN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY 2000 DODGE STRATUS SE I HAVE HAD FOR ABOUT 5YRS NOW EXCELLENT RUNNING CAR BUT HAS STARTED MAKING ITS OWN DECISIONS WHEN IT COMES TO COLD AIR IN THE SUMMER,MILEAGE,DOOR LOCKS & SPEED. IF YOU WANT ALL GAUGES & DOOR LOCKS PLUS COLD AIR IN THE SUMMER TIME THEN YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE YOUR WINDOWS ARE ROLLED DOWN AND YOU ARE PARKED IN THE SHADE. IF NOT YOU WILL DRIVE AROUND UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN AND THE CAR IS COOL ENOUGH FOR THE GAUGES AND AIR TO KICK BACK ON. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL MECHANICS ABOUT THIS AND NO ONE CAN COME UP WITH A SOLUTION FOR IT. I LOVE MY CAR AND I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON!!!!!! *TR
2010-06-09
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-21
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1B3EJ46X4YN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: I HAD A 2000 DODGE STRATUS SE WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER MY DAUGHTER RETURNED HOME WITH IT. SHE CAME RUNNING INSIDE SAYING IT WAS SMOKING SO WHEN WE WENT TO LOOK IN WAS ON FIRE, WITH FLAMES SHOOTING OUT OF THE HOOD. I CALL 911 WHILE MY HUSBAND AND A NEIGHBOR SPRAYED THE CAR WITH A HOSE. EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD WAS MELTED. WHEN WE CALLED THE DODGE DEALERSHIP THEY PRETTY MUCH LAUGHED AT US SAYING YEAH THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE PRESSURE STEERING HOSE WHICH CAN LEAK AND CAUSE A FIRE. BUT SINCE YOU DIDN'T COME GET IT FIXED TOO BAD, BUT IF YOU BRING IT IN NOW WE WILL REPLACE THE HOSE FOR YOU!!! AFTER MANY CALLS TO THE MAIN DODGE NUMBER THAT IS ON THE RECALL ON THEIR WEBSITE THEY FINALLY LEFT ME A VOICE MAIL STATING WE SENT A NOTICE TOO BAD. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT NOBODY WAS HURT. MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER HAD JUST GOTTEN HOME FROM SCHOOL. IT WOULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE THERE WHO KNOWS WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. I HAVE LIVED IN A DIFFERENT STATE SINCE BUYING THE CAR SO THAT IS WHY I DIDN'T GET THE NOTICE. IT SADDENS ME TO THINK THAT IS ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS SEND OUT A NOTICE WHEN A FIRE WILL RESULT IF NOT TAKEN CARE OF, AND THEY DON'T CARE. *TR
2010-05-21
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-15
- VIN: 1B3EJ46X5YN
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: FRONT PASSENGER TIE ROD ON 2000 DODGE KEEPS BREAKING. HAVE REPLACED TIE ROD 4 TIMES, BUT 2 SEPARATE MECHANICS ARE TELLING US THAT THE ONLY REASON THAT TIE RODS WOULD BREAK REPEATEDLY IS BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE BALL JOINT. TIE ROD HAS SNAPPED NEXT TO BALL JOINT EVERY TIME. IT IS ALREADY CRACKED AND ABOUT TO BREAK AGAIN. IT HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS FOR US AND ONCE BEING STRANDED AT A GAS STATION AN HOUR FROM HOME. THE LAST TIME IT BROKE WAS NOVEMBER 2009. THE BALL JOINT IS THE ORIGINAL THAT CAME ON THE CAR. *TR
2010-04-08
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-10
- VIN: 1B3EJ46X1YN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 2000 DODGE STRATUS, HAD A LEAKAGE IN THE FUEL LINE, IN JUNE 2009 AND HAD IT REPAIRED, THAN TRANSMISSION WAS GOING OUT, NEEDED A NEW ENGINE, CAR WOULDN'T GO PAST 50MPH WITHOUT JERKING AND STILL WAS A GAS-HOGGER, COST MORE TO FIX THE CAR SO HAD TO HAVE IT SALVAGED COULDN'T AFFORD THE REPAIRS, AND MY FRIEND ALSO HAD A DODGE STRATUS SAME YEAR AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM I DID AND SHE ALSO HAD TO SALVAGED HER CAR. *TR
2000 Dodge Stratus recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 2000 Dodge Stratus.
2010-12-27
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
- Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
2009-10-09
- Manufacturer: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.
- Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
2009-07-07
- Manufacturer: IMPORT PRODUCTS CO., INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: IMPORT PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 30,351 FUEL FILTERS SOLD TO AND BRANDED BY THE AFFINIA GROUP AS CARQUEST P/N 86523, NAPA P/N 3523, AND WIX P/N 33523 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE FILTERS MAY DEVELOP A LEAK IN THE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND/OR CONNECTORS DUE TO IMPROPERLY ADHERED LINE CONNECTORS.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy: THE AFFINIA GROUP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE FILTERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WIX FILTER RETURN CENTER AT 1-704-869-7411 OR IMPORT PRODUCTS AT 1-508-279-8207.
2006-10-23
- Manufacturer: TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.
- Consequence: FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-461-1834.
2006-01-05
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
- Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy: 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.
2000-11-09
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: CHILD SEAT
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
2000-07-17
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BRAKE LINE BRACKET TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE.
2000-03-02
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH UNPAINTED FUEL TANK STRAPS.
- Consequence: THE PAINT PROVIDES CORROSION PROTECTION NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STRAPS DO NOT LOOSEN OVER TIME.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS.
2000-03-02
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTION LABELS.
- Consequence: THE INCORRECT LABELS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.
Negative 2000 Dodge Stratus car reviews
Positive 2000 Dodge Stratus car reviews
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I have the larger edition of this vehicle. I can say, as a single mom with a family that travels over 2800 miles one way to visit each summer, this car is amazing! It only cost us less than $150 in gas to travel from OK to FL in the midst of summer with a family of 5. I am so impressed with Dodge. Please, continue to make more cars like this!
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You've owned this car for almost 4 years now, and have only had one major repair to the fuel system. I completely agree with the squeaky brakes and minor road noise assessments, but it also gets great fuel economy for a 4 door sedan! The only minor problem you've seen is with the wiring harness to the lights on the air conditioning console (they intermittently go out). Overall, you should be VERY satisfied with the vehicle. You are now over 100,000 miles and still going strong!
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I bought this car used a year ago with 30,000 miles on it. Since then, I've had to change the spark plugs and added a K&N air filter which slightly improved the gas mileage. Although I didn't notice any significant performance increase, I'm still very happy with the car overall. It's fairly comfortable on long trips and the Dunlop SP Sport A2 tires I put on it 6 months ago significantly reduced road noise and slightly improved handling.
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I really wanted an SUV or truck, but I found that I couldn't really afford one. However, I was able to get a great deal on the Stratus ES, V6, loaded (except sunroof). The car rides smoothly like glass. I had two minor problems with it that were fixed under warranty right after purchase (A/C leak and fuel gauge sent bad readings). Both were fixed quickly. Although the cupholders are inconvenient for me and can't hold the bigger drinks of today, the trunk and cabin size are good for a midsize car. It's comfortable and rides excellently. The gas mileage isn't bad either for a V6.
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I've had my Stratus for almost three years now. During that time, I've had to replace the front brakes three times, but the back brakes are still going strong. At 57,000 miles, I had a transmission leak, but it was fully covered under warranty. Through rain, snow, and shine, my car has never failed to perform. I can confidently say that it has been 100% reliable so far.
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2000 Dodge Stratus Problems and Complaints - 14 Issues
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Q&A: 2000 Dodge Stratus Climate Control Problems
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May 28, 2007 ... ... problem with the blower motor, but since there was an additional problem, I thought the control module was the only common thread. Could I ...
2000 Dodge Stratus Stalling problem?
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Q&A: 2000 Dodge Stratus Engine - Troubleshooting, Diagrams & More
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Mar 7, 2010 ... The light wont come on normally for the IAC. What happens is the throttle body builds up with carbon and causes the IAC to stick. You normally ...
1st Generation (1995-2000) Stratus Problems
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Are you having problems with your 2000 Dodge Stratus?
Cullen Koch 2024-10-27
Hi there! It's great to hear that you've had your Stratus for a year now and have gotten fairly good service from it during this time. I'm glad to know that you've only had a few minor problems with it, which the dealership took care of after a few visits. It sounds like you've been taking good care of your car! :)
Evert Buckridge 2024-10-25
Sorry to hear about your experience with the Dodge Stratus. It sounds like you had a lot of trouble with it, as did your family members. It's understandable that you wouldn't want to buy another Dodge car after all of that. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Keagan Bechtelar 2024-09-19
The v6 picks up adequately but guzzles gas. Brake pads have to be changed with absurd frequency. The build quality is fairly poor; something which is evidenced by continual small/mid ticket repairs that need to be performed on a bi monthly basis. The cup holders are awful. The rear windows is perched far too high on the back end, which means rear visibility is limited. The back seat does fold down though, which provides lots of room when you need to move something.
Jimmy Cummerata 2024-08-12
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my car. When I first got it, it had 171,000 miles on it and needed some work done on the sensors. The previous owner had already replaced a lot of parts, including the spark plugs and wires, fuel filter, fuel pump, timing belt, and supposedly the transmission. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor and the throttle position sensor, but on my way home, I noticed that the car wasn't shifting gears properly, the brakes weren't great, the A/C wasn't working, the front windows wouldn't roll down, and the radio wasn't working well. I also discovered that the radiator fans weren't turning on, so the engine wasn't cooling down properly. After some work, I got the car running smoothly again, but then the engine started cutting out and I needed a camshaft sensor. It's been a bit of a journey, but I'm glad I was able to get everything fixed up. Let me know if you have any questions!
Narciso Robel 2024-04-11
It seems like there have been quite a few mechanical issues with this vehicle. From bad rack and pinion to bad front rotors and tie rod end, to issues with the power window motor and rusted seat pans, it's been a bit of a bumpy ride. Have you considered taking it to a trusted mechanic for a thorough inspection?