2001 Dodge Stratus Consumer Discussions

Dodge Stratus Engine Problems

• 2001 dodge stratus se idle problem!

  Written by: courtneyanne on Dec 20, 2011 2:58:31 PM

  4 cylinder automatic SOHC stratus has a horrible idle problem. I read something about an idle air control valve & carbon build up...& cleaning it out my car should idle normal again. I'm not sure if its more severe than that because my car idles at 500 rpm, & constantly acts like its stuck between gears....help!

Dodge Stratus

• Re: 2001 Dodge Stratus Oil Pressure Light [mattyj1168]

  Written by: billdrums1284 on Apr 28, 2009 9:34:42 AM

  I just bought my 99 stratus a few days ago, and it seems the only problem it has is the same problem you are having. Let me know if you find anything out. Would be greatly appreciated!! thanks! -bill

Dodge Stratus Engine Problems

• Engine Problem

  Written by: brockdunford on Dec 27, 2008 3:35:42 PM

  While driving my 2001 Dodge Stratus 2.2 Z series, the engine shut off and will not start. It does turn over but does not start. Help? Paul

Dodge Stratus

• Re: 2001 Dodge Stratus SE Squeaking (amoment) [hpmctorque]

  Written by: amoment on Dec 2, 2007 10:31:32 PM

  Dear hpmctorque, Thank you so much for responding to my post. You cannot imagine how helpful your response is. First, you have provided me with direction, and I don't have to wonder what issue to tackle first. I have decided to purchase two inexpensive tires to replace the hideous front tires, and to get an oil change this week. Both rear tires look really good. I do wonder about my breaks ... Read More

• 2001 Dodge Stratus SE Squeaking (amoment)

  Written by: hpmctorque on Dec 2, 2007 4:32:27 PM

  Since "the oil hasn't been changed in a year", begin with getting that leaky tire repaired and the oil changed. I hope you at least checked the oil level during the past year, to be sure it didn't tun low. Next, have a reputable mechanic determine what's causing the squeak, and get a written estimate for repairing it. If the squeak is due to a safety related issue, you should get ... Read More

• 2001 Dodge Stratus SE Squeaking

  Written by: amoment on Nov 23, 2007 3:20:45 PM

  I tend to get "crazy" when something is wrong with my car being I am female and have experience with being "done in" by repair shops. Please help me to go to a shop with, at least, some idea of what a mechanic should be checking. The Stratus has 84,000 miles on it. About 18 months ago, it started to squeak. Terrible squeaking. I took it to a repair shop and ... Read More

• CHECK OUT ALL THESE RECALLS!!!

  Written by: franzrod on Aug 3, 2007 9:01:43 PM

  ON THIS WEB PAGE I FOUND ALL THESE RECALLS FOR MY '01 DODGE STRATUS. SOME OF THOSE DESCRIPTIONS MATCH THE PROBLEMS THAT MY CAR HAD. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallresults.cfm?start=1&Sea- rchType=DrillDown&type=VEHICLE&year=2001&make=DODGE&model=STRATUS&component_id=0- &TYPENUM=1&SUBMIT=Retrieve%20Recalls&summary=true&prod_id=90739&PrintVersion=YES- YOU GUYS SHOULD DO THE SAME JUST TO BE AT EASE WITH YOURSELVES. ;) http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

• 2001 Dodge Stratus Oil Pressure Light

  Written by: mattyj1168 on Dec 12, 2006 7:47:15 PM

  I have a 2001 Stratus ES (2.7L) with 82,000 miles. I am religious about changing the oil every 3,000 miles. I have had the car for a year and a half with no problems at all. Just put new tires on the car this past Saturday. Sunday I put the tires to the test through a bunch of winding and hilly roads. Now when stopping, the oil pressure light comes on. ... Read More

• 2001 dodge stratus noise when cold weather

  Written by: lramirez on Dec 1, 2006 8:43:34 AM

  My 2001 dodge stratus has mileage of 104,000 and it has been making a very loud noise in the morning when it is cold outside. It continues for about 5 minutes then it stops when the car is warmed up enough. What causes this noise?

• Re: Awful Noise [richie29]

  Written by: johnpaul4223 on Mar 28, 2007 12:37:27 AM

  Hello Richie. I just bought a 2001 Stratus se. Here's the car fax report on it. Pay attention to the transmission part regarding the speed sensor. I hope this helps.--John. Write me back @johnpaul4223@hotmail.com. I have the whole printout if you want it. It cost me a little bit , but I'll be happy to share it. Later. Identifix Reliability Ratings Category: Comments: Rating: Engine An occasional problem on this vehicle ... Read More

• Getting Hot

  Written by: suzana321 on Aug 9, 2006 12:12:31 PM

  I have a 2001 Dodge stratus se or es coupe, and recently had the head gasket and water pump changed due to overheating. When I turn the car off and put the key in the on position, (you know just to listen to the radio or put the windows up, the engine is not on) the thermostat gauge goes up past half way (about half an inch past half way), the ... Read More

• Overheating

  Written by: mamatb on Jul 17, 2006 3:36:33 PM

  My 2001 Dodge stratus SE with 2.7 V6, overheated on me yet again. This time it smoked, all my mechanic friends say its the thermostat. It has many other problems, an oil light flashing when I stop as well as a ticking sound when I stop. The RPM meter does not work. The Radio also doesn't work and the ac only works on high. I have taken it to many dealers ... Read More

• Re: 2001 Stratus [goodrichsound]

  Written by: joyrider147 on Jul 9, 2006 4:04:31 AM

  The problem doesn't seem to be the remote starter since it is attempting to start the vehicle, but what you have to go through with the remote may be the same what you have to go through with trying to manually start the car, right? Your car is automatic transmission and you are trying to start the vehicle in PARK or NEUTRAL, right? Because if you're trying to start the car ... Read More

• Front end noise

  Written by: tc1977 on Jan 16, 2006 6:43:35 AM

  Hello, I have a 2001 Dodge Stratus SE with 116,000 miles on it. The car has been fairly good but every now and then I am getting a noise in the front end when slowing town. It sounds like a ticking sounds that slows down as the car slows down. If any one has any information available, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

• 2001 stratus

  Written by: redred on Jul 23, 2005 8:14:41 PM

  looking for suggestions for possible problem my dodge stratus makes a really bad loud sound if you try to excelerate to fast it does not do it if you work it up to about 15mph and then excelerate some more

• crissy2

  Written by: yurakm on Mar 7, 2002 1:20:16 PM

  Had to drive once a rental in snowstorm in January 2001. Was scared. The ABS worked too often. It was not a Dodge Stratus, though, but a Plymouth twin. A neighbour get in couple of accidents on her Stratus. First time lost control on snow, spinned and hit a pole. The second time somebody cut her on highway, she stomped on brakes, lost control and totaled the car. On the other ... Read More

• 1995 Stratus STD keeps blowing ignition fuse HELP!

  Written by: shefferb on Feb 27, 2002 6:16:43 AM

  Hello, I'm a first timer here so bear with me. The summer of 2001 I bought a 1995 Dodge Stratus STD 2.4 off of a dealer. About three months afterwards it started to blow the ignition fuse repeatedly whenever I would attempt to start the car. I took it back to the dealer and they said that it was a bad fuel pump and that it was on the same fuse ... Read More

• fast

  Written by: warzonectx on Aug 2, 2001 4:10:37 PM

  how fast can the 2001 dodge stratus go can it go 120 or more. the old dodge stratus haves a 2.4 the new stratus es haves 2.7 and haves 200hp and the 2.4 got 150hp

• Just posted

  Written by: pat on May 12, 2001 1:57:24 PM

  in the reviews section of Edmunds.com is a Road Test of the 2001 Dodge Stratus. Here is an excerpt from editor Liz Kim's report:"Dodge has created a highly likeable alternative to the mega-powers who control the family sedan segment ... It's roomier and more powerful than its American brethren, and thousands less than comparatively equipped Japanese sedans." Read the entire review by following the link in the Additional Resources box on ... Read More

• 2001 Stratus noise around dashboard area near windshield

  Written by: s012adh on Jun 28, 2001 4:46:11 AM

  A few weeks ago, I bought a new 2001 Dodge Stratus ES. I really like the car except for one small annoyance that occurs after having the car sit in the hot sun (outside temperature above 80 or so) for several hours. For the first minute or two after I turn on the AC (when the car's interior is hot because of the sun beating down on it for hours), I ... Read More

• 2001 Crash Test Results

  Written by: tom_ on Feb 12, 2001 5:44:01 PM

  The all new Dodge Stratus & Chrysler Sebring sedans received the highest rating in a federal government crash test. To se results follow this link... www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/testing/ncap/cars/1724.html