Equipment
NHTSA campaign 09E043000 · 2009 · reported 07/07/2009
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2000 Dodge Stratus Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections — runs 4.7× the fleet median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
216Complaints
9Recalls
16Crashes
64Fires
16Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections (21.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections complaints here are 4.7× the median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 47 · 21.8% | Recalled | Recall 06V001000 |
| Electrical System | 21 · 9.7% | not available | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 14 · 6.5% | not available | — |
| Steering | 9 · 4.2% | Recalled | Recall 06V001000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 8 · 3.7% | Recalled | Recall 00V196000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 8 · 3.7% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 216 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 9 campaigns
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
NHTSA campaign 09E056000 · 2009 · reported 10/09/2009
SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
NHTSA campaign 10E059000 · 2010 · reported 12/27/2010
IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
NHTSA campaign 00V067000 · 2000 · reported 03/02/2000
THE PAINT PROVIDES CORROSION PROTECTION NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STRAPS DO NOT LOOSEN OVER TIME. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Equipment:other:labels
NHTSA campaign 00V066000 · 2000 · reported 03/02/2000
THE INCORRECT LABELS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
NHTSA campaign 06V001000 · 2006 · reported 01/05/2006
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Child Seat
NHTSA campaign 00V366000 · 2000 · reported 11/09/2000
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 06E088000 · 2006 · reported 10/23/2006
FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA campaign 00V196000 · 2000 · reported 07/17/2000
SEPARATION OF THE STAND-OFF BRACKET FROM THE BLOCK COULD CAUSE FATIGUE DAMAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND RESULT IN A HALF SYSTEM BRAKE LOSS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“: THE CONTACT STATED THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS AFTER THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER AND ARRANGED TO HAVE THE WORK…”NHTSA complaint 10164183 — filed 08/02/2006 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
“THE WK 6-16-06 A LETTER FROM DAIMLER CHRYSLER CAME REG A SAFETY RECALL E23-HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE.THE WEEK BEFORE 6-7-06, WE TOOK OUR CAR…”NHTSA complaint 10162064 — filed 07/11/2006 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
“: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN UNDER THE HOOD FIRE AFTER 10 TO 20 MINUTES OF HAVING THE VEHICLE PARKED. THERE WERE NO WARNING…”NHTSA complaint 10161040 — filed 06/29/2006 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Stratus?
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections issues are the most-reported category, cited in 47 of 216 NHTSA complaints (21.8%), followed by electrical system (21), power train:automatic transmission (14), steering (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2000 Dodge Stratus have?
216 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 64 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2000 Dodge Stratus have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E043000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Dodge Stratus's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
