Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Dodge Stratus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Dodge Stratus has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 186 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V401000 Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V338000 Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10E059000 REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E056000 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS/SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E023000 MASTER CYLINDER LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V011002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/TRANSMISSION HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V005002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V320002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL RETURN HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V306000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/PASSENGER AIR BAGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V299002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V278000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SILENCER PAD BOND NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V225002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 57 complaints
- Suspension 41 complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
Of the 186 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 186 complaints, owners report 7 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Dodge Stratus has a below-average reliability rating due to frequent issues reported with its engine, suspension, and airbags, plus several recalls. These factors suggest higher repair costs and potential safety risks, impacting its overall ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| air bags | 100,000–150,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| steering | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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 & filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Cooling system flush every 2 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Steering vibration or stiffness
- Airbag warning light
- Suspension noise over bumps
- Brake fluid leakage
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Dodge Stratus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.