2001 Dodge Stratus suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 43 complaints for the 2001 Dodge Stratus, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 34% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
2001 dodge stratus. Loss of control. Resulting in 2 separate crashes. I did sustain injury in the last incident. I was trying to turn left into a parking lot, wheel turned only partially. I could not get it to move the correct direction, and I ran into a tall (15in.) curb. Sustained whiplash and a large knot on my head. The 1st incident was while trying to turn left and my car would not go that way. I ended up hitting yet another tall curb,due to loss of control.
While driving, heard a "screeching" noise and noticed smoke coming from vehicle. Dealer diagnosed that the rear upper ball joints had failed and the lower ball joints were ready to fail. Dealer also discovered that the tie rods were loose. Related investigation pe03-032
Other problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Stratus
- Engine 58 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Steering 27 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints