2000 Dodge Stratus Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 11%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Dodge Stratus, 11% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2000 Dodge Stratus, had a leakage in the fuel line, in june 2009 and had it repaired, than transmission was going out, needed a new engine, car wouldn't go past 50mph without jerking and still was a gas-hogger, cost more to fix the car so had to have it salvaged couldn't afford the repairs, and my friend also had a Dodge Stratus same year and had the same problem I did and she also had to salvaged her car.”
NHTSA complaint #10324483, filed 2010-04, 189,000 miles“2000 Dodge Stratus, brought vehicle in for repair, it needed the gas filler neck replaced. Unable to find a replacement anywhere, auto repair place could not even find one anywhere in the country. I was also told they are on back order and will not be available anytime in near future. I have emissions test not to mention I have 2 kids that ride in the vehicle. This is shameful and bad business. And not to mention dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10312777, filed 2010-02, 150,000 miles“My wife was driving our children to school in the morning. Just a few blocks from home, the engine light went on. Then a lady in another vehicle suggests to my wife that her vehicle may be overheating as little smoke was coming from under the hood. My wife called for a tow truck, but the vehicle caught fire and was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10111091, filed 2005-02, 19,367 miles“I had a 2000 Dodge Stratus se which caught on fire in my driveway after my daughter returned home with it. She came running inside saying it was smoking so when we went to look in was on fire, with flames shooting out of the hood. I call 911 while my husband and a neighbor sprayed the car with a hose. Everything under the hood was melted. When we called the Dodge dealership they pretty much laughed at us saying yeah there is a recall for the pressure steering hose which can leak and cause a fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10335514, filed 2010-06, 120,000 miles“My Dodge Stratus started blowing horn without me touching. Everytime I turn the wheel the horn blows. Then two days later the light came in the car would not go off. Then locks start going up and down and door make beep as if a door his open. I had to remove the fuses to stop horn from blowing, cut inside lights off and stop locks from going up and down. The car still makes beep noise as if door open whole time driving and stops and start back when I hit a bump. My front wheel making a noise as if the wheel is going to break off on the passenger side. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515764, filed 2013-06, 154,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V067000Mar 2, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.Covers: Dodge Stratus 2000, Chrysler Cirrus 2000, Plymouth Breeze 2000
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 7% |
| 2005 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 24 | 11% |
| 1999 | 11 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 16 | 3% |
| 1995 | 12 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Stratus
66 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsElectrical system
30 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 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Stratus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology