2006 Dodge Stratus problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Stratus with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 20.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 13.6%.
Complaints110
Crashes28
Fires3
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 20.9% · 23
Air bags 13.6% · 15
Engine and engine cooling 12.7% · 14
Steering 8.2% · 9
Electrical system 7.3% · 8
Engine 5.5% · 6
Wheels 5.5% · 6
Power train 3.6% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 28 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the Dodge Stratus in this data, 2006 draws comparatively few complaints; 1996 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 22 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 54,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Came in to knowledge that my vehicle has recall notices in reference to ball joint issues. My driver side is starting to make noise, but I own my car and do not have a dealership to go to. Can I be directed to a dealership that can do the needed replacement? Suspension
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 Suspension
I was driving home went to go turn left and there was a loud noise. I stopped the car look at the front and the ball joint on my front passenger side snapped, this exact problem is on the recall list but my car isnt on their. Suspension · reported at 28,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…