2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe Problems
- Complaints
- 32filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 47,410miles, 22 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe. The part named most often is body and structure, with 12 complaints (38% of the total), followed by engine cooling (6) and other or unknown (4). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 55% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,410 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure12 38%
- Engine cooling6 19%
- Other or unknown4 13%
- Air bags3 9.4%
- Electrical system3 9.4%
- Equipment1 3.1%
- Seats1 3.1%
- Suspension1 3.1%
- Tires1 3.1%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Body and structure: “Dashboard cracked and split in the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe. Also my wife' s 2002 Dodge, stratus had the same problem. Pieces fell into the vents and rattled. So far there have been no major failures,but we have heard of people with the same cars having the same problems, and some had electrical failures when the dash board collapsed.”
NHTSA complaint #10190262, filed 2007-05, 60,000 milesEngine cooling: “First off, I bought this car from my sister...the ball joint broke on me within a month...probably not her fault. However the car was making a lot of noises and clanks and creaks, I was told it was just the bushings, guess I found out it wasn't the hard way. About a month after the ball joint was replaced the rear strut broke and was rubbing the inside of the rear passenger tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435400, filed 2011-11, 16,000 milesOther or unknown: “I bought the car used from a Dodge dealer with only about 4000 miles on it. A few years later and the clear coat has faded from the hood, roof and trunk. It looks terrible. I've had 2 other black cars in the past: a chevy and a pontiac and neither of them faded one bit. And the chevy was an '85 camaro. Love the way the Dodge drives but it looks very bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10180708, filed 2007-01, 44,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Manual 5-speed transmission on my 2001 Dodge stratus r/t has lost reverse. It has only 56000 miles and I have found, through research, that tis transmission produced by mitsubishi has a very high failure rate. I have had problems with 2nd gear grinding since new.”
NHTSA complaint #10104134, filed 2004-12, 56,777 milesMileage when problems were reported
55% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 80,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Other model years of the Dodge Stratus Coupe
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 16 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 13 | 62,600 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 32 | 47,410 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Dodge Stratus Coupe model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe have?
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 12 complaints (38% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 6.
Has the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe reported?
Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,410 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 80,000 miles; 55% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.