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US recalls (5)
Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
Risk and remedy
Risk: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Child seat
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE WELD BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BLOCK AND THE STAND-OFF BRACKET.
Risk and remedy
Risk: SEPARATION OF THE STAND-OFF BRACKET FROM THE BLOCK COULD CAUSE FATIGUE DAMAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND RESULT IN A HALF SYSTEM BRAKE LOSS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BRAKE LINE BRACKET TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE.
Equipment: other, labels
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTION LABELS.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE INCORRECT LABELS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH UNPAINTED FUEL TANK STRAPS.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE PAINT PROVIDES CORROSION PROTECTION NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STRAPS DO NOT LOOSEN OVER TIME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Steering
2006-01-05 · campaign 2006-003
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, the high pressure power steering hose is routed in a high temperature area, which could cause it to age prematurely and develop a leak. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose with an updated part that has increased temperature capability.
Owner complaints (216)
Owners filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Stratus (16 crashes, 64 fires, 16 injuries reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 186).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 66 | |
| Electrical system | 30 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 27 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 23 | |
| Power train | 21 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 19 | |
| Suspension | 12 | |
| Visibility | 10 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Dodge Stratus.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2000 Dodge Stratus 4-DR | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Dodge Stratus version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Stratus 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Stratus 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Stratus 2.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Stratus 2.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
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