2006 Dodge Stratus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Dodge Stratus, 5% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 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 was driving doing about 25 MPH. Thank god I wasn't driving any faster when all of sudden. I heard a loud noise. I had lost control of the steering I ran in to a guard rail my car didn't want to go because the right passenger front side was totally touching the ground I got out the car seen my entire front passenger tire was off the car. I then started crying. I just bought this car in july 2019 98,000 original miles. Bad purchase decision!”
NHTSA complaint #11308997, filed 2020-02, 101,000 miles“My car leaks water into the passenger compartment when I run defrosters/air conditioning. I looked this up on line and it is a problem with the drain tube on Dodge/ chrylser car. This is not a recall on my car but a complaint on the car. There is a recall on 2008 Dodge caravans/chrysler town/country's. The Dodge dealerships says it cannot help me because my car does not have recall. I have had this problem for over a year. Also on line other people have had this problem also, when you look it up.”
NHTSA complaint #10424217, filed 2011-09“While investigating a minor two vehicle traffic crash involving the above mentioned vehicle, I noticed that both front air bags had deployed. The driver had sustained swelling and abrasions to his hands and forearms from the airbags, and the front seat passenger complained of soreness in the shoulders. No medical treatment was called for. Upon examining the damage to the vehicle that they were riding in, I saw that the only damage from the crash was to the right front corner. A vehicle that was traveling to the right of them and slightly ahead of them attempted to make a left hand turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716992, filed 2015-05“- the contact has a complaint that the paint is peeling off of the back bumper. He noticed two weeks after purchase. The car was taken back to dealership because after he washed car with normal soap he noticed the peeling paint .”
NHTSA complaint #10176693, filed 2006-12Related service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 3% |
| 1996 | 13 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Stratus
23 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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