Model year
2001 Dodge Stratus
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 186 complaints for the 2001 Dodge Stratus (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 32 complaints under STRATUS COUPE. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE (28), AIR BAGS (20), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (20). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 216 complaints
- 2001 186 complaints
- 2002 150 complaints
- 2003 75 complaints
- 2004 144 complaints
- 2005 62 complaints
- 2006 74 complaints
Recalls
16V401000 · Jun 3, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may…
15V338000 · Jun 2, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles…
01V011002 · Jan 16, 2001
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE MANUFACTURING PROCESS ALLOWED THE REINFORCEMENT YARD TO BREACH THE INNER LAYER OF SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOSES WEAKENING THE INNER WALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC…
01V005002 · Jan 8, 2001
SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
00V366000 · Nov 9, 2000
CHILD SEAT
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…
00V320002 · Oct 27, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
00V306000 · Oct 12, 2000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SECTIONS WHICH MAY NOT RETAIN THE AIR BAG DOOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT EVENT.
00V299002 · Oct 2, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
00V278000 · Sep 18, 2000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL (QUARTER INNER UPPER), THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LH AND RH). THIS CONTACT COULD…
00V225002 · Aug 10, 2000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.
Complaints
186 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 2, injury field 7, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRATUS COUPE | 0 | 32 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE02082 | SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE · SEAT BELTS | Nov 6, 2002 | Apr 23, 2003 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratus · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Stratus · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Stratus · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Stratus · 3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Stratus · 3L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Stratus 4 Door · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Stratus 4 Door · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Stratus 4 Door · 2.7L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Dodge Stratus at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.