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 SYSTEM
Avg mileage:93,776 mi
Fires:13
#314 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:75,441 mi
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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 SYSTEM | 21 | — | 13 | 93,776 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 14 | — | — | 75,441 mi | |
| STEERING | 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 AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | 1 | 3 | 102,508 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 | — | 1 | 125,721 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 7 | 1 | — | 39,828 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 | — | — | 79,966 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | 1 | — | 6,683 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 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 | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | — | 80,640 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 | — | — | 9,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | 1 | 113,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | 1 | 72,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | 83,788 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 3 | — | — | 41,520 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | 147,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 185,068 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | 1 | 38,784 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 | — | — | 62,444 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 | — | 1 | 120,000 mi |
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