2000 Dodge Stratus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,039miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Dodge Stratus, 5% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,039 miles.
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.
“Blower/resister has been replaced 3 times and needs to be replaced once again. After a few months, the fan only works on high setting which is very annoying and inefficient. It was first replaced in 2004 and worked until recently when stopped working at the lower levels and was replaced in (2006) may, then august and stopped working again in october.”
NHTSA complaint #10173117, filed 2006-11, 39,039 miles“Our Dodge Stratus had 38,000 miles on it when the switch controlling the wiper blades/washer system failed while driving. The wipers and washer ran continuously. The wipers were stopped only by pulling the 30 amp fuse under the hood. The pump supplying washer fluid to the windshield could not be stopped at all even after it ran out of fluid. While the failure did not cause an accident or injuries, the failure could have LED to one with a less experienced driver. The cost of the repair and the switch was $290.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10016276, filed 2003-04, 38,480 miles“Please tell me if there is an recall for the control that turns on the heat and the air? I had mine replaced and the knob that turns on keeps on breaking, now it only works on high, I also had the lights looked at on the inside of the car, the over head and the dash board, mileage I can't see because it said door is ajar. All this has been looked at by an Dodge dealer and claimed to be fixed by them . But it's not,when I put a new fuse in it works for about ten minutes, then it goes out. There must be an short some where I don't know. Can't you please check into to this for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10183839, filed 2007-02“Chronic failure in blower motor for the heating/AC. Unit has model specific problems with overheating presenting a fire hazard as well as a driving hazard. Blower motor overheats causing malfunctions in the transistors and/or the diffusers which in turn causes the heating/AC fan to malfunction which makes driving dangerous when defrost or defog is needed. Replaced three times in and out of warranty. Jb”
NHTSA complaint #10184313, filed 2007-03“Windshield angle is so severe that it illuminates dashboard into windshield, this makes windshield very dark so consumer cannot see road at all. All he can see is the dashboard. Took to dealer , and there is nothing they can do, it's the design of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #866147, filed 2000-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 13 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 5% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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