Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Dodge Stratus

10 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 269 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V401000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
16,315
Reported to NHTSA
2016-06-03
Owners notified
2016-09-01

Defect description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.

Safety risk

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V338000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
443,442
Reported to NHTSA
2015-06-02
Owners notified
2015-07-20

Defect description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

Safety risk

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer remedy

MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V011002

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
28,439
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-16
Owners notified
2001-04-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE MANUFACTURING PROCESS ALLOWED THE REINFORCEMENT YARD TO BREACH THE INNER LAYER OF SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOSES WEAKENING THE INNER WALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Safety risk

FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V005002

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
20
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-08
Owners notified
2001-02-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BOLTS MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD 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 00V320002

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
3,480
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-27
Owners notified
2000-12-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V306000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
419
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-12
Owners notified
2000-10-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A SEPARATED AIR BAG DOOR COULD INJURE A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V299002

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
554
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-02
Owners notified
2000-11-17

Defect description

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

Safety risk

PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V278000

Structure: frame and members: underbody shields

Component
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
4,504
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-18
Owners notified
2001-01-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

SMOKE INHALATION COULD BE HARMFUL TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V225002

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,865
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-10
Owners notified
2000-10-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine2867,000 mi
Air bags20100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2058,000 mi
Suspension13118,112 mi
Power train: automatic transmission953,000 mi
Steering965,086 mi
Suspension: rear958,800 mi
Vehicle speed control965,086 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8120,000 mi
Electrical system7105,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines629,793 mi
Suspension: front673,000 mi
Unknown or other547,000 mi
Air bags: frontal446,500 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module446,500 mi
Electrical system: horn446,500 mi
Steering: column460,310 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint451,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash370,000 mi
Seats355,000 mi
Service brakes398,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor346,090 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)347,000 mi
Structure: body387,500 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing330,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel270,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring295,847 mi
Interior lighting23,000 mi
Parking brake247,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2100,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly251,000 mi
Structure: body: door2—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields247,000 mi
Tires254,100 mi
Tires: tread/belt2112,987 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control224,500 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear245,646 mi
Child seat1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers147,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1135,000 mi
Engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system147,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan147,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys130,000 mi
Equipment1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.170,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights147,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)184,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft175,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator1—
Seat belts147,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automatic147,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic155,225 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment155,000 mi
Steering: linkages: drag: power assist system159,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion160,089 mi
Structure1—
Structure: body: bumpers147,000 mi
Structure: frame and members130,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint151,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm134,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut184,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: springs190,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system13,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: rim185,000 mi

The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.