2000 Dodge Stratus Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Dodge Stratus, 1% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,500 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.
“Drove car approximately 10 miles to store. Was in parking lot, pulling into a parking space, noticed smoke from under hood. Woman in lot stopped and told me my car was on fire. Backed out of parking spot to center of aisle. Car fully engulfed in flames within minutes. Cause of fire not yet determined.”
NHTSA complaint #10512284, filed 2013-05, 195,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning as the driver began traveling 65 MPH. The driver turned the vehicle off on the emergency lane for a few minutes and was able to restart it. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic stated the fuel filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated the crank shaft sensor and the can sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486418, filed 2012-11, 100,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Stratus
66 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Stratus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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