2001 Dodge Stratus suspension problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Dodge Stratus — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact drove over a bump in the roadway and without warning, the front strut tower fractured and went through the driver's side hood. The vehicle was towed to the residence where it remained…”
filed Feb 10, 2021
“Front lower right ball joint and control arm failure. This resulted in catastrophic damage to the brake lines, control arm, loss of control, steering, tie rods, upper ball joint, cv axle severed, and bent frame. Chrysler told me that because of my vin number I wasn't eligible for the recall repair…”
filed Aug 4, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 23 | 31% |
| 2005 Stratus | 18 | 29% |
| 2004 Stratus | 38 | 26% |
| 2003 Stratus | 15 | 20% |
| 2002 Stratus | 31 | 21% |
| 2000 Stratus | 12 | 6% |
| 1999 Stratus | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 Stratus | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 Stratus | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 Stratus | 32 | 6% |
| 1995 Stratus | 24 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Stratus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.