2000 Dodge Stratus Consumer Reviews

What a Versitile Vehicle

Written by: Lisa Greene on 12/18/2006

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

I have the larger edition of this vehicle. I can say as a single Mom with family over 2800 miles one way to visit each summer, this car is a champ! Less than $150 in gas from OK to FL in the midst of summer w/ a family of 5. Hail to Dodge. Please, make more like this!

Favorite Features

Everthing. This car sings on the highway and is just fun as a scoot-a- about. I love the wide wheel ratio.

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Suprising Good Car

Written by: tarfman on 09/06/2006

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

Very cheap to buy. I bought for $4000 under NADA retail 4 years ago. The 2.5 V6 is far better then the 4 cyl. No major problems and very reliable. I have made no repairs to engine or transmission in 60k miles. Although the side cover on the tranny has leaked the entire time and required about a quart every year. I have replaced the outer tie-rod ends twice. I enjoy driving the car and the fuel economy is OK. The leather seats are falling apart. I apply conditioner regularly but they are cracked and tearing. Overall I am very happy. I bought it cheap and it has been very reliable. I did not expect to be so happy with a Dodge.

Favorite Features

Autostick, 2.5 V6, fold down rear seat, five spoke wheels, CD changer in console.

Suggested Improvements

The body is cheaply built. Better leather. Tie rod ends should last longer than 20k. Rear ball joints hard to grease.

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Dodge OK if under warranty

Written by: dennis lang on 07/29/2006

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Stratus works well untill the factory warranty expires. Tranny went out at 45K, fuel pump failure at 50K, electric mirror switch at 60K, heater fan blower resistor went out 4 times in the last 3 years. Save money and headaches and purchase a Honda. Chrysler should spend more money to develope a transmission that lasts longer than 45K and less on TV ads.

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Very Nice and Fun to Drive

Written by: James on 01/08/2006

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

The driving experince in this Stratus was fun. I know when I get in this car I would really enjoying crusing in this car. It is such a pleasure passing by car doing 70 without an effort. The performance overall has really satisfied me. I am in college right now and I am young in need for speed. I have put some money in this car and it never cease to amaze me.

Favorite Features

The color of the car.. I never liked the color red but there was something special about this color that I have now on my car. An optional 6 CD changer has made my driving fun. 2.5 multiport fuel injected it is awesome engine! Sun roof is the one that I like the most it makes my driving fun.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage after going into 1/2 tank it gets horrible gas mileage. Trunk spaces are suprisingly small! As I said I am in college now... I need to put a lot of stuff in there.

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Not a bad little sedan

Written by: Paul on 11/26/2005

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

Bought my 2000 ES V6 in 2000 while I was shopping for used Audi A-4's. This is 3/4 the car for about 1/2 the price. Only complaints are that the Left side speaker quite working at about 60k and the Premium sound just isn't the same with one side only. Plenty of get up and go with that V-6 and the interior has held together well. No major problems, but it does go through brakes and tires a little faster than you would expect - of course, one tends to take the turns & twisties pretty fast in this thing.

Favorite Features

Love the charcoal leather interior and fold-down back seats. Lots of power, nice aggressive AT, and there's the Autostick if its not aggressive enough.

Suggested Improvements

Could do a little better on fuel economy, but no real complaints. The styling on the newer models is nicer. Back seat passengers/cargo can get a little tossed about without the driver feeling a thing.

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Many small problems

Written by: FuzzyDolly on 08/28/2005

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

When I bought this car in 2000, I was upgrading from a 95 base Neon. At the time I thought I was making a smart decision, guess I was wrong. Although there have not been any major problems with the car, there have been many small ongoing problems. In 5 years, I've put 39k miles on it, and am on my 4th set of brakes and rotors. In the last year, my hood has rusted through, and the bushings AND bearings have gone. In 5 years, I've also had to replace the engine mounts TWICE. With the cruise set at 65, I get 20 MPG. In suburb driving, I get 16-17. Expected better mileage. Dealer said this is all normal wear. Funny, never had these problems with any other car. Wish it had Intrepid's reliability.

Favorite Features

Bang for the buck. (A/C, cruise, power windows & locks, auto, all for $13k new.) Fairly comfortable ride. Good interior space. Two golf bag trunk.

Suggested Improvements

Reliability, relibility, relibility. Our other car is a 1998 Intrepid with over 100k miles. It has NEVER been in the shop. Wish the Stratus was built the same. Gas mileage poor. 16 city, 20 highway with the 4cyl and auto. Has been this way since new.

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Best car ever owned!

Written by: chris on 04/02/2005

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

This car is good looking, reliable and tough...and I've owned many cars. I expect alot from my vehicles and I drive them hard. My Stratus SE has never given me any problems and its currently at 85,000 miles!! I recently had the original brake pads replaced and new tires all around (third set of tires since new), those are the only things that needed to be replaced. Very easy on the wallet car. I highly recommend this vehicle! Happy motoring.

Favorite Features

Everything!

Suggested Improvements

I wish mine came with halogen headlights.

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Cheap but unreliable sedan

Written by: raskolnikov_im on 10/01/2004

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

The v6 picks up adequately but guzzles gas. Brake pads have to be changed with absurd frequency. The build quality is fairly poor; something which is evidenced by continual small/mid ticket repairs that need to be performed on a bi monthly basis. The cup holders are awful. The rear windows is perched far to high on the back end, which means rear visibility is limited. The back seat does fold down though, which provides lots of room when you need to move something.

Favorite Features

ABS, PWR mirrors, folding back seat.

Suggested Improvements

Build quality, rear visibility.

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Best Used Car I Ever Purchased!

Written by: Making me repost. on 07/22/2004

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr ES Sedan

Review

I've owned this car almost 4 years now, and have only had one major repair to the fuel system. I agree with the squeeky brakes and minor road noise assessments, but it also gets great fuel economy for a 4 door sedan! the only minor problem I've seen is with the wiring harness to the lights on the air conditioning console (they intermitenly go out). Overall, I am VERY satisfied with the vehicle. I am now over 100,000 miles and still going strong!

Favorite Features

The engine and the auto stick! When I purchase a vehicle, one of the most important features I look for is the ability to merge safely when entering the highway, and this car has no problems in that respect! Overall, this is a solid well built sporty sedan that is a pleasure to drive

Suggested Improvements

Eliminate or reduce brake noise and road noise.

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Best buy for the money

Written by: Eugene Hudd on 07/18/2004

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Stratus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Bought the car new in 1999, now has 45K miles, replaced brakes at 42K, needed new Oxygen sensor at 38K, still has original tires, they look to be good for at least another 15K. Needed new gas cap at 44K (gas cap failed emissions test), Sunroof needs a new motor, works but only in warm weather. Otherwise, no problems, very dependable, auto-stick is fun, cabin space is very good for a car this size. Power and economy is an excellent balance. I don't htink that I could get a better car for the money!

Favorite Features

Really like the auto-stick, remote entry/alarm is nice, fold-down pass through rear seet is handy. Power seat has an excellent range of adjustment.

Suggested Improvements

Manual sliding cover for the sunroof should slide easier, cup holders in the front are nearly useless for anything but coffee (but maybe that's good). The remote needs to open the trunk as well as the doors and alarm/panic functions.

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