Complaints
270
Crashes
21
Fires
70
Injuries
26
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Dodge Stratus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#147 complaints
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
Avg mileage:87,767 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:30
#221 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:93,776 mi
Fires:13
#314 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:75,441 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Dodge Stratus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 47 | 1 | 30 | 87,767 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | — | 13 | 93,776 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | — | — | 75,441 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | 3 | 152,492 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | 5 | 104,735 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 | 1 | 1 | 43,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | 1 | 3 | 102,508 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | 1 | 125,721 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 7 | 1 | — | 39,828 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 6 | — | — | 79,966 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 6,683 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 101,008 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 5 | — | 5 | 119,268 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 5 | 2 | — | 55,293 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | 2 | — | 43,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
47
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
30
Avg Miles
87,767
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
13
Avg Miles
93,776
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,441
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
152,492
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
104,735
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
43,000
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
102,508
Gasoline Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
125,721
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,828
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,966
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,683
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,008
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
119,268
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,293
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Dodge Stratus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Dodge Stratus reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Dodge Stratus has 270 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections with 47 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Dodge Stratus?
Top reported problems: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections (47 complaints, avg 87,767 mi); Electrical Faults (21 complaints, avg 93,776 mi); Automatic Transmission (14 complaints, avg 75,441 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Dodge Stratus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,683 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Dodge Stratus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Dodge Stratus include 21 crash-related reports, 70 fire reports, 26 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Dodge Stratus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Dodge Stratus as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Dodge Stratus?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Stratus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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