2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe, but owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
32
Crashes / fires
3 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure12
Engine and Engine Cooling6
Power Train4
Unknown or Other4
Air Bags3
Electrical System3
Seats1
Visibility1
Equipment1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Suspension1
Wheels1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit and Lines — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 1
  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
  • Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and Attachments — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1
  • Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Interior — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 49,821 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Feb 1, 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v338000 (Air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Structure · reported Oct 10, 2013
The trunk door came slamming down on my head and I thought it was bleeding at the time. Thankfully it was not, and I got home and put ice on my head. I did not go to the dr. However I do worry about my children and forgetting to keep their small fingers and hands out of the way of the trunk area. Very dangerous.
Tires · reported Dec 11, 2012
Dec. 2010 we purchased 4 bf goodrich traction t/a tires for our daughters car. We recently discovered the sidewalls of these tires were splitting. There actually was no failure of the tires but we felt the tires were defective and unsafe.
Suspension · at 16,000 miles · reported Nov 13, 2011
First off, I bought this car from my sister...the ball joint broke on me within a month...probably not her fault. However the car was making a lot of noises and clanks and creaks, I was told it was just the bushings, guess I found out it wasn't the hard way. About a month after the ball joint was replaced the rear strut broke and was rubbing the inside of the rear passenger tire. After that was fixed, about 3 weeks later I was driving home from work and heard an odd grinding sound started to sound like a flat, pulled over to discover that all of my lugnuts had been pushed off somehow and the…
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Mar 11, 2010
I did experience my car accelerating. I stopped at a red light and was waiting for the light to turn green when my car just started revving up. I could feel the car pulling because it was accelerating. I had kept feet on the brakes but it kept getting louder and pulling until I turned the ignition off. I started it up again when the light turned green but it was still accelerating, so I managed to pull over and park the car.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe?

Owners report structure problems most often (12 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 49,821 miles.

Are Dodge recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.