2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
39
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE
The 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE has received a total of 39 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (9 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (4 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE
39 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebodytrunk Lid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
THE TRUNK DOOR CAME SLAMMING DOWN ON MY HEAD AND I THOUGHT IT WAS BLEEDING AT THE TIME. THANKFULLY IT WAS NOT, AND I GOT HOME AND PUT ICE ON MY HEAD. I DID NOT GO TO THE DR. HOWEVER I DO WORRY ABOUT MY CHILDREN AND FORGETTING TO KEEP THEIR SMALL FINGERS AND HANDS OUT OF THE WAY OF THE TRUNK AREA. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
DEC. 2010 WE PURCHASED 4 BF GOODRICH TRACTION T/A TIRES FOR OUR DAUGHTERS CAR. WE RECENTLY DISCOVERED THE SIDEWALLS OF THESE TIRES WERE SPLITTING. THERE ACTUALLY WAS NO FAILURE OF THE TIRES BUT WE FELT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE. *TR
FIRST OFF, I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM MY SISTER...THE BALL JOINT BROKE ON ME WITHIN A MONTH...PROBABLY NOT HER FAULT. HOWEVER THE CAR WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISES AND CLANKS AND CREAKS, I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST THE BUSHINGS, GUESS I FOUND OUT IT WASN'T THE HARD WAY. ABOUT A MONTH AFTER THE BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED THE REAR STRUT BROKE AND WAS RUBBING THE INSIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. AFTER THAT WAS FIXED, ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND HEARD AN ODD GRINDING SOUND STARTED TO SOUND LIKE A FLAT, PULLED OVER TO DISCOVER THAT ALL OF MY LUGNUTS HAD BEEN PUSHED OFF SOMEHOW AND THE RIM HAD GRINDED DOWN THE POSTS. IT WAS ONLY HOLDING ON BY 1 LUGNUT AND IT WAS ALMOST OFF TOO. MOST RECENTLY THE CAR KEEPS OVERHEATING, REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, AND CHECKED ALL FLUIDS NONE OF WHICH WERE LEAKING. STILL HAVEN'T FIGURED THAT ONE OUT...ALL THE FANS ARE RUNNING ALSO. AND TODAY THE CALIPER BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT CAUGHT ON THE RIM AND MADE ME COME TO A FORCEFUL STOP. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS JUST BAD LUCK OR A PIECE OF CRAP CAR, HOPEFULLY THESE SITUATIONS RE OCCURRING ONE AFTER ANOTHER ISN'T HAPPENING TO ANYONE ELSE. I REGRET THE DAY I EVER BOUGHT THIS CAR, CONSTANTLY SINKING MONEY INTO IT JUST TO KEEP IT RUNNING, I SWEAR IM GONNA SCRAP IT AS SOON AS I GET MY TAXES, I COULDN'T LET ANY ONE ELSE OWN THIS GODFORSAKEN CAR. *TR
FIRST OFF, I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM MY SISTER...THE BALL JOINT BROKE ON ME WITHIN A MONTH...PROBABLY NOT HER FAULT. HOWEVER THE CAR WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISES AND CLANKS AND CREAKS, I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST THE BUSHINGS, GUESS I FOUND OUT IT WASN'T THE HARD WAY. ABOUT A MONTH AFTER THE BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED THE REAR STRUT BROKE AND WAS RUBBING THE INSIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. AFTER THAT WAS FIXED, ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND HEARD AN ODD GRINDING SOUND STARTED TO SOUND LIKE A FLAT, PULLED OVER TO DISCOVER THAT ALL OF MY LUGNUTS HAD BEEN PUSHED OFF SOMEHOW AND THE RIM HAD GRINDED DOWN THE POSTS. IT WAS ONLY HOLDING ON BY 1 LUGNUT AND IT WAS ALMOST OFF TOO. MOST RECENTLY THE CAR KEEPS OVERHEATING, REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, AND CHECKED ALL FLUIDS NONE OF WHICH WERE LEAKING. STILL HAVEN'T FIGURED THAT ONE OUT...ALL THE FANS ARE RUNNING ALSO. AND TODAY THE CALIPER BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT CAUGHT ON THE RIM AND MADE ME COME TO A FORCEFUL STOP. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS JUST BAD LUCK OR A PIECE OF CRAP CAR, HOPEFULLY THESE SITUATIONS RE OCCURRING ONE AFTER ANOTHER ISN'T HAPPENING TO ANYONE ELSE. I REGRET THE DAY I EVER BOUGHT THIS CAR, CONSTANTLY SINKING MONEY INTO IT JUST TO KEEP IT RUNNING, I SWEAR IM GONNA SCRAP IT AS SOON AS I GET MY TAXES, I COULDN'T LET ANY ONE ELSE OWN THIS GODFORSAKEN CAR. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2301501 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A GLOVEBOX LATCH THAT EXHIBITS A RATTLING CONDITION OR A LOOSE LOCK CYLINDER. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING THE GLOVEBOX LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED PART. *TT
0200301 — SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAKING OR HARD RUBBING TYPE SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPY ROADS. TWO DIFFERENT CONDITIONS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THESE SOUNDS. THE SQUEAK MAY BE CAUSED BY LOW LUBRICANT LEVEL IN THE STOPPER BUSHINGS AND THE HARD RUBBING SOUND MAY BE...
2200401 — WHEELS
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECT WHEEL BALANCE INFORMATION. *TT
230430 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ITCHING TYPE SOUND OR LIGHT SQUEAK THAT ORIGINATES FROM THE SUNROOF SEAL. SOMETIMES THIS SOUND MAY SEEM LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR A PILLAR. *TT
230430 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ITCHING TYPE SOUND OR LIGHT SQUEAK THAT ORIGINATES FROM THE SUNROOF SEAL. SOMETIMES THIS SOUND MAY SEEM LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR A PILLAR. *TT
0200700 — SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT STRUT AREA. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE STRATUS COUPE
- 2001 DODGE STRATUS COUPE (current)
- 2002 DODGE STRATUS COUPE — 16 complaints
- 2003 DODGE STRATUS COUPE — 23 complaints
- 2004 DODGE STRATUS COUPE — 6 complaints
- 2005 DODGE STRATUS COUPE — 3 complaints
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