Model year record

2000 Dodge Stratus

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 270 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V001000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
216,299
Reported to NHTSA
2006-01-05
Owners notified
2006-04-10

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.

Safety risk

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V366000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,211,756
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-09
Owners notified
2000-11-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V196000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
3,400
Reported to NHTSA
2000-07-17
Owners notified
2000-09-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE STAND-OFF BRACKET FROM THE BLOCK COULD CAUSE FATIGUE DAMAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND RESULT IN A HALF SYSTEM BRAKE LOSS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A BRAKE LINE BRACKET TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V066000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
17,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-03-02
Owners notified
2000-03-27

Defect description

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

Safety risk

THE INCORRECT LABELS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V067000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
38
Reported to NHTSA
2000-03-02
Owners notified
2000-03-20

Defect description

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

Safety risk

THE PAINT PROVIDES CORROSION PROTECTION NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STRAPS DO NOT LOOSEN OVER TIME.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections4787,000 mi
Electrical system2183,261 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1450,000 mi
Steering9154,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine8109,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip843,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling7102,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline7133,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly720,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump661,181 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic650 mi
Suspension6106,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood5114,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other556,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components543,000 mi
Air bags451,279 mi
Air bags: frontal4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor49,500 mi
Unknown or other475,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline350,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner383,788 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor339,039 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine2100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2181,135 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery271,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly219,367 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap262,444 mi
Fuel system, other2120,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2154,000 mi
Interior lighting2
Power train215,400 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Structure2
Structure: body: door250,000 mi
Suspension: front2
Visibility: windshield2
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition171,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys171,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer195,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater1
Exterior lighting: brake lights150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system15 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings165,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch123,706 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift169,507 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: driveline1
Power train: driveline: differential unit182,025 mi
Seat belts150 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor183,000 mi
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: antilock123,706 mi
Service brakes, air: drum1
Service brakes, air: supply1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads19,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1127,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system171,000 mi
Structure: body1195,000 mi
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1137,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm195,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint199,582 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint196,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring138,480 mi

The 1999 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.