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#BS-2000-DODSTR-1B2E

2000 Dodge Stratus

Based on reports from 270 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
270
Crashes
21
Fires
70
Recalls
9
TSBs
50
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 270 complaints, 21 crashes, 70 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

blower fan motor only works on high

16 complaints • Severity 6.9/10

$X,XXX
2

engine failure

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

temperature blend selector broke

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And ConnectionsHIGH

47 owners reported steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections issues — failures commonly reported around 85K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

18
0–30K
25
30–60K
35
60–90K
23
90–120K
20
120–150K
25
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (35 reports) • Median: 85K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections (47 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections47 (17%)
Electrical21 (8%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission14 (5%)
Fuel System11 (4%)
Steering9 (3%)
Engine9 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip8 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine8 (3%)

2000 Dodge Stratus: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Stratus, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 85K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Stratus, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Stratus, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Stratus, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

16
00
23
01
15
02
32
03
19
04
27
05
38
06
51
07
11
08
1
09
14
10
6
11
3
12
8
13
2
15
2
16
1
18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Dodge Stratus. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

00V066000Mar 2000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTION LABELS.

00V067000Mar 2000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH UNPAINTED FUEL TANK STRAPS.

00V196000Sep 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE WELD BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BLOCK AND THE STAND-OFF BRACKET.

00V366000Nov 2000

CHILD SEAT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

06E088000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Stratus is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2000 Dodge Stratus vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

270

Class avg

280

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2000.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 270 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Stratus Model Years

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2000 Dodge Stratus: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Dodge Stratus?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Dodge Stratus is related to the steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections, with 47 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Dodge Stratus reliable?
The 2000 Dodge Stratus has 270 complaints, 21 crash reports, and 70 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Dodge Stratus problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Dodge Stratus have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Dodge Stratus has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Stratus problems start?
Based on 146 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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