2001 Dodge Stratus Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 11%of 186 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Dodge Stratus, 11% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 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.
“I have constantly taken my car in for the same reasons. The car jerks, the whole car vibrates when it rains, if it's cold out the car refuses to start in the morning. There have been numerous transmission and piston problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10049465, filed 2003-12, 3,000 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“80,000 miles on the transmission. The car would no longer move. Leaving me stranded. Costing $1,500 for a rebuit transmission for a newer car. No reason for a transmission to go out so soon. Also flickering with the dash/interior lights and radio when light are turned on.”
NHTSA complaint #10072392, filed 2004-05, 84,000 miles“While driving 40 MPH the vehicle's axle's shaft broke without warning. The consumer was concerned that the wheel would separate from the vehicle. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10073397, filed 2004-05, 75,000 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
Related service bulletins
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 | 21 | 14% |
| 2001 | 20 | 11% |
| 2000 | 21 | 10% |
| 1999 | 34 | 14% |
| 1998 | 24 | 9% |
| 1997 | 36 | 10% |
| 1996 | 60 | 11% |
| 1995 | 55 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Stratus
58 complaintsSuspension
41 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSteering
26 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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