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Dodge Stratus 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Dodge Stratus: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

186Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
10Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
11Complaints 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.

Engine60 complaints

60 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V299002.

Suspension43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags28 complaints

28 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V306000, 15V338000, 16V401000.

Steering27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V225002.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V011002.

Electrical System19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V278000.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V366000, 01V005002.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V320002.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 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.

00V225002Reported August 10, 2000 - 2,865 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 2,865 vehicles across all affected models.

00V278000Reported September 18, 2000 - 4,504 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 4,504 vehicles across all affected models.

00V299002Reported October 2, 2000 - 554 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 554 vehicles across all affected models.

00V306000Reported October 12, 2000 - 419 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 419 vehicles across all affected models.

00V320002Reported October 27, 2000 - 3,480 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 3,480 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.

01V005002Reported January 8, 2001 - 20 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on January 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 20 vehicles across all affected models.

01V011002Reported January 16, 2001 - 28,439 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 28,439 vehicles across all affected models.

15V338000Reported June 2, 2015 - 443,442 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 443,442 vehicles across all affected models.

16V401000Reported June 3, 2016 - 16,315 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 16,315 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

PE02082Opened November 6, 2002 - Closed April 23, 2003

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

Complaints by Year Received

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

20001
200117
200213
200325
200423
200523
200618
200713
200812
20099
20103
20117
20127
20131
20148
20153
20162
20211
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.