Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 Dodge Stratus has 16 NHTSA suspension complaints and 2 suspension-related recalls.
16
Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
09E056000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDE...
10E059000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2017 | SUSPENSION | WHILE DRIVING DOWN A SIDE ROAD AT AROUND 25MPG, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL MADE A POP SOUND AND ABRUPTLY S... |
| Aug 7, 2016 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE EMITTED FROM ... |
| Dec 1, 2012 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE ... |
| Apr 14, 2011 | SUSPENSION | LOWER BALL JOINT/ CONTROL ARM DEFECTIVE. NO EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES OR UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE VEHICLE... |
| Jul 27, 2007 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | AFTER AN ABRUPT STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING ABILITY WAS SEVERELY IMPAIRED. ... |
| Aug 25, 2006 | SUSPENSION | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON DRY ROADS, THERE WAS A CRACKING NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY... |
| Jul 21, 2006 | SUSPENSION | HAVE HAD THIS 2000 DODGE STRATUS WHICH DAUGHTER HAS DRIVEN FOR 5 YEARS NOW IT IS ON IT'S FOURTH TRAN... |
| Aug 1, 2005 | SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT | I RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINTS IN MY 2000 DODGE ... |
| Mar 11, 2005 | SUSPENSION | I TOOK MY DURANGO IN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND ADVISED ME THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE MY UPPER BALL JOINT... |
| Jan 25, 2005 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS | I HAVE MY AUTOMOBILE ROUTINELY MAINTAINED, EVERY 6-8 MONTHS, (OIL, TUNE UP,...)OIL SLUDGE BAKING IN ... |
| Dec 28, 2004 | SUSPENSION | THE CONSUMER NOTICED A WINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKI... |
| Dec 5, 2004 | SUSPENSION | THE FRONT BALL JOINT IS MAKING NOISES AND BLACK LOOKING SOOT ON TIRE RIMS. *JB |
| Jan 9, 2004 | SUSPENSION | WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEARING SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE WHEEL TO DISCONNECT ... |
| Dec 10, 2003 | SUSPENSION | POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE |
| Mar 1, 2003 | SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY | VEHICLE MAKES NOISE WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS. ALSO, BLOWER MOTOR ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. *JB |
| Sep 1, 2001 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT | I HAVE TAKEN MY 2000 DODGE DURANGO TO FOREST LAKE DODGE DEALER FOR A CLUNKING NOISE IN MY FRONT END... |