2001 Dodge Stratus Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 31%of 186 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Dodge Stratus, 31% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have a 2001 Dodge Stratus with a 2.7 v6 engine fist problem the water outlet started leaking then the water pump went out an then the lifters started knocking now the motor just died we did regular oil changes an matn.really spent a lot of money on the car to have it dead in the yard.”
NHTSA complaint #10286892, filed 2009-10, 13,000 miles“Very fortunate this happened as we were pulling into the garage. Suddenly sounded like someone under the hood hitting the engine block with a hammer. Now have to have a re-manufactured engine installed on a car with only 65k miles. Cant afford not to, cant scrap the vehicle with this low of miles. Ridiculous after what all I have read about the 2.7l engine since then. I personally changed oil well under manufacturer recommendations, using synthetic most of its life.”
NHTSA complaint #10443441, filed 2012-01, 65,000 miles“Original owner of a 2001 Dodge status with a 2.7 liter engine, want to register my complaint of an engine oil light going on at idle. From web posting I see this is a common problem with the vehicle. It has about 72,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10184272, filed 2007-03, 65,000 miles“I have a 2001 Stratus and my car stalled while driving, with my two young children in the car right before christmas and the weather was 10' outside and no kidding my cell phone had enough charge for one phone call to my husband to come out and help me. I had it towed to the dealer were he could find nothing wrong. But the car was 2 qts. Of oil low. So all they did was change the oil and tell me that the car is drivable for someone that wouldn't be tough on it. I took it out the next day and it made the worst noise ever. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253880, filed 2009-01, 106,000 miles“In 2003 my 2001 Dodge Stratus engine failed. I took it to a reputable certified mechanic and was told that it looked like the oil had not been changed for over 10000 miles and as a result gummed up lower part of the engine. The oil had been changed every 3-4000 miles and had been changed not 3 days before incident happened. Engine had to be completely cleaned out and repaired to the tune of $3000.00. Engine had less than 60000 miles at the time. Since then car again has had regular oil changes without fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10171386, filed 2006-10, 120,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V011002Jan 16, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner…Covers: Dodge Stratus 2001, Chrysler Sebring 2001
- 00V299002Oct 2, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded…Covers: Dodge Stratus 2001, Chrysler Sebring 2001
Related service bulletins
- 10223854Sep 7, 2016Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies…
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 14 | 19% |
| 2005 | 14 | 23% |
| 2004 | 22 | 15% |
| 2003 | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 | 48 | 32% |
| 2001 | 58 | 31% |
| 2000 | 23 | 11% |
| 1999 | 53 | 21% |
| 1998 | 121 | 44% |
| 1997 | 158 | 45% |
| 1996 | 335 | 60% |
| 1995 | 106 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Stratus
41 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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