2001 DODGE STRATUS Electrical Systemwiring Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2001 DODGE STRATUS
2 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE STRATUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
NOTICED MY CAR SEEMED TO BE LOSING PERFORMANCE. FAILURE STARTED WHEN MY CAR WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING WHEN I TURNED ON THE HEAT. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN ONE DAY AND THE FOURTH TIME I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT ON INTERSTATE 5. I DID HAVE FIRESTONE CHECK THE VEHICLE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. I SEARCH THIS SITE FOR RECALLS AND FOUND RECALL NUMBER 00V299002 WHICH STATES " PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH" WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT I'M EXPERIENCING WHEN I DRIVE. I HAVE KEPT UP THE MAINTENANCE ON THIS VEHICLE WITH JIFFY LUBE AND FIRESTONE, SO THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON WHY THIS IS HAPPENING OTHER THAN A MANUFACTURES DEFECT. I CALLED THE LOCAL DODGE...
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WHILE DRIVINING CONSUMER'S SON FELL ASLEEP AND KNOCKED WATER OFF CUP HOLDER ONTO FLOORBOARD. STARTED TO SMELL WIRES BURNING, AND HEARD CRACKLING NOISES. CONTACTED FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND WAS INFORMED THAT WIRES UNDER FRONT SEAT WERE EXPOSED AND CAUSING THE NOISE. INDICATED TO LET WIRES DRY BEFORE USING VEHICLE. AFTER DRYING STARTED VEHICLE ND CRACKLING NOISE WAS STILL HEARD UNTIL FUSE WAS REMOVED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM, IT WAS OWNER'S FAULT.*AK
Other 2001 DODGE STRATUS Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
28 complaints
Air Bags
20 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
20 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Suspensionrear
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
8 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airslack Adjustersautomatic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdragpower Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint