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Dodge Stratus 2000 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2000 Dodge Stratus: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

216Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
91Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering66 complaints

66 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V001000.

Brakes35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V196000.

Electrical System31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V067000.

Power Train21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V066000.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V366000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V066000Reported March 2, 2000 - 17,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 17,000 vehicles across all affected models.

00V067000Reported March 2, 2000 - 38 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 38 vehicles across all affected models.

00V196000Reported July 17, 2000 - 3,400 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 3,400 vehicles across all affected models.

00V366000Reported November 9, 2000 - 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 1,211,756 vehicles across all affected models.

06V001000Reported January 5, 2006 - 216,299 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 216,299 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA05019Opened November 7, 2005 - Closed January 12, 2006

POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA05019Opened November 7, 2005 - Closed January 12, 2006

POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02082Opened November 6, 2002 - Closed April 23, 2003

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05036Opened June 29, 2005 - Closed November 7, 2005

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 06V001000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19991
200013
200118
200210
200325
200412
200522
200636
200741
200810
20091
201010
20115
20123
20135
20151
20162
20181
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.