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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Owner complaints (74)
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Stratus (19 crashes, 3 fires, 9 injuries reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 186).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 23 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | |
| Air bags | 13 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Wheels | 6 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Dodge Stratus.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Dodge Stratus 4-DR | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Dodge Stratus version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratus 4 Door 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Stratus 4 Door 2.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Stratus 4 Door 2.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.