2001 Dodge Stratus problems
Owners have filed 269 complaints about the 2001 Dodge Stratus with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 22.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of suspension at 16%.
Complaints269
Crashes9
Fires2
Injuries9
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 22.3% · 60
Suspension 16.0% · 43
Air bags 10.4% · 28
Steering 10.0% · 27
Power train 7.4% · 20
Electrical system 7.1% · 19
Vehicle speed control 4.5% · 12
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.7% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 9 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the Dodge Stratus in this data, 2001 sits 7th by complaint volume. 1996 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 25 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 65,086 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Stratus. While driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic shop and, upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the push rod punctured a hole through the oil pan. The engine size was 2.7L with six cylinders. The cause of the failure was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,800 and current mileage was 121,000. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 120,800 miles
Engine failed after 50,000 miles, car out of warranty. Oil changed very frequent. Auto manufacturer refuses to acknowledge any responsibility. Also mileage incorrect on odometer when car was purchased used in may 2004 car dealer also does not accept responsibility for inaccurate odometer. All I asked for was a cost consideration in replacing engine. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 50,000 miles
While driving at any speed engine will stall out, when taken foot off pedal can feel engine trying to die out, consumer has to keep foot on accelerater to avoid vehicle from shutting off. Contacted dealer, and dealer could not recreate problem to fix it. *Ak consumer stated vehicle has been to the dealer 2 more times.*Slc Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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