2006 Dodge Stratus air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 15 complaints for the 2006 Dodge Stratus, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 13 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. While driving 35 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. The entire front fender of his vehicle was severely damaged. The driver and passenger were both wearing their seat belts at the time, but they still sustained neck and back injuries. The occupants were transported to the hospital and the vehicle was towed away from the scene. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. While driving 45 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Stratus
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints