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#BS-2001-DODSTR-1B2E

2001 Dodge Stratus

Based on reports from 269 owners and 14 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
269
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Recalls
14
TSBs
77
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 269 complaints, 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 14 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

oil sludge resulting in engine failure

39 complaints • Severity 9.4/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

11 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
3

blown head gasket

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

28 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 65K miles.

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

19
0–30K
57
30–60K
47
60–90K
30
90–120K
11
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (57 reports) • Median: 65K 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: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (28 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

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine28 (10%)
Engine21 (8%)
Airbags20 (7%)
Suspension13 (5%)
Speed Control9 (3%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission9 (3%)
Suspension:rear9 (3%)
Steering9 (3%)

2001 Dodge Stratus: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2001 Dodge Stratus, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 65,086 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 65K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2001 Dodge Stratus, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Dodge Stratus, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2001 Dodge Stratus, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-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

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00
23
01
19
02
37
03
39
04
28
05
31
06
14
07
19
08
10
09
7
10
7
11
10
12
2
13
13
14
4
15
4
16
1
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Dodge Stratus. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (14 recalls)

00V225002Oct 2000

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

00V278000Jan 2001

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL (QUARTER INNER UPPER), THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LH AND RH). THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE PAD TO MELT, CREATING A HOT SMELL AND/OR SMOKE DURING LONG PERIODS OF ILLUMINATION.

00V299002Nov 2000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.

00V306000Oct 2000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SECTIONS WHICH MAY NOT RETAIN THE AIR BAG DOOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT EVENT.

00V320002Dec 2000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Dodge Stratus according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2001 Dodge Stratus vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

269

Class avg

223

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 2001.

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. 269 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 14 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2001 Dodge Stratus: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Dodge Stratus?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Dodge Stratus is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 28 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Dodge Stratus reliable?
The 2001 Dodge Stratus has 269 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 2 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 2001 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 2001 Dodge Stratus have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Dodge Stratus has 14 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 171 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 65,086 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K 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.
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