Complaints
110
Crashes
28
Fires
3
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Dodge Stratus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:97,964 mi
Crash-related:2
#29 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:56,954 mi
Crash-related:7
#38 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:69,949 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Dodge Stratus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 20 | 2 | — | 97,964 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 7 | — | 56,954 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 3 | 1 | 69,949 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 45,168 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 51,046 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | 2 | 106,437 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 45,146 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 126,743 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 5 | — | 47,030 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
20
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,964
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,954
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,949
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,168
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,046
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
106,437
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,146
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,743
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,030
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Dodge Stratus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Dodge Stratus reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Dodge Stratus has 110 NHTSA complaints, 28 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Dodge Stratus?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (20 complaints, avg 97,964 mi); Airbags (9 complaints, avg 56,954 mi); Steering Defects (8 complaints, avg 69,949 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 2006 Dodge Stratus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,151 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Dodge Stratus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Dodge Stratus include 28 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 12 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 2006 Dodge Stratus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 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 2006 Dodge Stratus?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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