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2001 Dodge Stratus Brakes Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
8%of 186 total for the year
Median mileage
76,612miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Dodge Stratus, 8% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,612 miles. 1 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 had this car for 2 years now with little problems. Had a few oil changes and some brake work done to it. But in the last year I have changed all the calipers in this car 2 to 3 times the break pads many times the ball joints the roaders the swing arm and the cluster dash. This was a great car till it stopped going over 30 without a terrible shake.”

NHTSA complaint #10667226, filed 2014-12, 217,000 miles

“I have had my car for a little over 3 years now. First it was the passenger side ball joint. Then a year later it was the ball joint on the driver side plus the control arm. Then it was the brakes and rotors. Then right after that I find out the ball joint I had just replaced on the passenger side needs replaced again! Now my oil light comes on at idle after the engine has warmed up. Had the oil changed as always between 2000 and 3000 miles as I should. Had the oil sending unit replaced and still have a oil light on with a full engine of oil. …”

NHTSA complaint #10461927, filed 2012-06, 98,000 miles

“Dodge Stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield, which consequently caused a grouted circuit. Thereby causing my engine to die out. My vehicle is a lease, and the warranty is up, and I never received any recall information. Recall info on this call, and the prior year are numerous deadly one. Those which can possibly cause injury, or death. I was almost a statistic today when my vehicle died out completely in an exit ramp off the highway. Please help me find out how responsible the dealership is because I never received any!!!! …”

NHTSA complaint #10054244, filed 2004-01, 47,000 miles

“I purchased a used 2001 Dodge Stratus in february 2003. The car had a total of 48702 miles. Within the first week, the car was taken back to the dealer for brake problems. The front brakes was missing some type of brakes clips. This was repaired by the dealership. Their was also a noise from the steering column. The dealership stated that their was no problem located and that it was just the tires rubbing the pavement when turning. Within 85 days, the car lost speed while driving and would not move. It took one hour to coast 2.5 miles to home. I later had the car towed to the dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #10023331, filed 2003-06, 55,225 miles

“Warped brake rotors on a 2001, Dodge, Stratus at 46000 miles. This was far too soon for such an expensive repair. Consumer bought the car new, and was not hard on the brakes. This was a design flaw.”

NHTSA complaint #10042916, filed 2003-10, 46,090 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200657%
2005610%
2004118%
200379%
2002117%
2001148%
20003014%
19994217%
19984316%
19974413%
19966512%
19956019%

Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Stratus

Engine cooling
58 complaints
Suspension
41 complaints
Air bags
26 complaints
Steering
26 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 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.

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