Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Dodge Stratus has 17 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN TRAFFIC, THE TEMPERATURE ... |
| Mar 28, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM HE... |
| Jan 11, 2013 | ENGINE | VALVE GASKET COVER ON ENGINE LEAKS OIL. THIS IS NOW THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN LESS THAN A YE... |
| Jan 5, 2013 | ENGINE | THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. SLUDGE ON THE PICK UP TUBE CLOCKED THE SC... |
| Dec 15, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE FRONT OIL SEAL CAME OUT OF ITS SEAT CAUSING MASSIVE OIL LEAK. AFTER ENGINE REMOVAL AND DISASSEM... |
| Apr 24, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING... |
| Oct 1, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN HER VEHICLE AFT... |
| Jul 10, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | MY CAR LEAKS WATER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN I RUN DEFROSTERS/AIR CONDITIONING. I LOOKED ... |
| Mar 20, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY 2006 STRATUS HAS JUST 44,000 MILES. I NOTICED A PUDDLE OF OIL UNDER MY CAR AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOW... |
| Feb 20, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF OIL IN HER DRIVEWAY AND O... |
| Dec 22, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VEHICLE IS 2006 DODGE STRATUS 2.7L V6. NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO ENGINE FAILURE. WAS WARMING UP VEHICL... |
| Nov 24, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED IN ... |
| May 4, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I PURCHASED A 2006 DODGE STRATUS IN 2006. AND AM ALREADY WORKING ON PUTTING IN ... |
| Dec 12, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE STRATUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED. T... |
| Jul 21, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED A LITTLE AND DIED. AFTER GETTING IT STARTED AND GOING FURTHER UP THE STREET IN... |
| Jan 17, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | JAN 17,2008 CAR STARTED LEAKING OIL AT 53,300 MILES. CALL DEALERSHIP SAID BRING IN TO REPLACE THE MA... |
| Apr 11, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE DRIVING A RENTED DODGE STRATUS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW... |