Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Dodge Stratus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Dodge Stratus has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 216 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E059000 REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E056000 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS/SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E088000 FUEL PUMP/ENGINE STALL CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V001000 STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V196000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BRAKE HOSE BLOCK/BRACKET WELD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V067000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL TANK STRAPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V066000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTIONS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 66 complaints
- Electrical System 30 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 23 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 19 complaints
Of the 216 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 64 a fire; across all 216 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Dodge Stratus is plagued by significant issues in suspension, steering, and the fuel system, leading to a below-average reliability rating. Ongoing recalls and owner complaints highlight persistent failures, especially concerning the control arms and power steering.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power steering | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$700 | very common |
| control arm | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| fuel pump | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| brake lines | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$350 | occasional |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake inspections
- control arm inspections
- power steering fluid checks
- timing belt replacement
- fuel pump replacement
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- steering noises
- brake pedal softness
- fuel smell or leaks
- engine stalling
- electrical shorts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Dodge Stratus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.