2000 Dodge Stratus Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2000 Dodge Stratus, 3% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,900 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I have my automobile routinely maintained, every 6-8 months, (oil, tune up,...)oil sludge baking in engine block-cylinder at 50,000 and again 114000. Corrosion build up & gunk in cylinder block, coils & spark plug corrosion causing bad-strong order in automobile and sputtering, poor emission. Transmission slips from time to time at 25,000 and now again at 114000, with leaks which we can smell very strong in automobile. Excessive brake lockage while attempting to break in normal-average speed of 25 miles. Constantly having to have the breaks repair although I have life warranty on breaks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10107909, filed 2005-01, 50 miles“Dt: the contact stated both rear side seat belt adjustors broke. This occurred while attempting to adjust the seat belts. The vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. Updated 02/07/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10145262, filed 2005-12, 109,080 miles“Rear driver side seat belt is not retracting from its retractor. Dealer replaced the retractor a year and a half ago, and the problem has recurred again.”
NHTSA complaint #10042230, filed 2003-10, 83,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that the rear seat belt buckles failed. Therefore, the base of the child seat does not lock properly on the seat. The current and failure mileages were 56,800. Updated 03-11-08 on both rear seat belts, the plastic mechanism that was attached to the seat belt latch snapped off . Without the mechanism securely in place, the belt slides around. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10218679, filed 2008-02, 56,800 miles“The vehicle was involved in an accident 8/2002. Three children seated in the back with vehicle seat belt on were ejected from the vehicle. The children's ages are 6, 7, and 10 years old. The car is no longer in service.”
NHTSA complaint #10015525, filed 2003-04Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 8 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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