2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,821miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe, 9% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,821 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While parked and turned off, my '01 Dodge stratus r/t encountered an engine fire. The entire engine is almost beyond recognition. There was no indication that anything of the kind was wrong; the car had been running as usual. A simple google of stratus engine fire turned up an overwhelming occurrence of stratus owners with this same problem. It appears to have started near the fusebox, which was also the location of the fire in the countless search results. The car had idled too high from a few days after I purchased it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10312984, filed 2010-02, 100,000 miles“1. The car battery of my 2001 Dodge stratus rt went dead on sunday morning. I purchased a correct replacement battery and installed it on the vehicle. 2. Upon starting the car after installing the new battery, the car would not idle but would only shut down. I tried this several times and I could only keep the car running while giving it gas. I tried driving the car and it drove ok until I released the gas pedal in order to slow down, stop, or make a turn and each time the car engine shut down. 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131148, filed 2005-08, 49,821 miles“I bought this car brand new off the lot on 01/12/01 with 14 miles on it. 04/14/02 I was driving the car when the service engine soon light came on and stalled out in the middle of an intersection. When the car was able to be started again, blue smoke was coming out the back. I parked the car nearby and let it sit for about 20 minutes, and when I tried to start the car again, it would not stay running, and there was more blue smoke coming out of it. I called the Dodge towing service, and had the car towed to the original dealer that I bought it at. …”
NHTSA complaint #10017128, filed 2003-05, 11,440 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020KEY, 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…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020KEY, 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…
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe
12 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe
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.
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