2000 Dodge Stratus Consumer Discussions

Dodge Stratus Engine Problems

Re: rattling in engine [mbt3]

Written by: jodi28 on Jun 26, 2008 09:47 PM

My mom has a 2000 dodge stratus se and she had a rattle also - it was diagnosed as a "brick like" in her catalytic converter. Read More...

Re: 2000 Dodge Stratus SE [ijo417]

Written by: 99strat on Mar 26, 2008 09:04 PM

Might wanna make sure the auxiliary fan is working. I had this prob in my 99 Stratus. If the aux fan goes, BOTH fans have to be replaced on the 99. Read More...

2000 dodge stratus

Written by: stratus4 on Jan 21, 2008 06:40 PM

when I'm drivng along after about 40 or 50 miles the engine cuts out for a couple of seconds and then keeps running doing this every so often. The check engine light comes on and sometimes the altenator light. But if I step down on the accelerater pretty good it then acts normal.I changed the ignition coil, plug wires, plugs, and the cam shaft position sensor. Does ... Read More...

Re: 2000 Dodge Stratus SE [ijo417]

Written by: gene3no24 on Jul 24, 2007 00:14 PM

my 98 does the exact same thing i bought it new, and can say this. i have, as you do, both low speed and high speed radiator fans.i have been able to determine that for some reason, when the high speed fan kicks on, something is shutting the low speed fan off. this reduces the flow of air to cool the radiator at idle. the car needs both fans at certain times to properly cool ... Read More...

Re: 2000 Dodge Stratus SE [ijo417]

Written by: mbt3 on Jul 18, 2007 05:12 AM

it could be a number of things. try getting the hose, radiator, clamps and thermostat checked. doesn't sound too major though. ;) Read More...

2000 Dodge Stratus SE

Written by: ijo417 on Jul 17, 2007 01:24 PM

My 2000 Dodge Stratus tries to overheat while I'm at a stop. It only does this at Idle. Does anyone know what this could possibly be. I'm not good with cars so I just need some help. Thanks. Read More...

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Dodge Stratus 2000

Written by: wencee on Mar 01, 2007 05:10 PM

I took my car in for service 2 weeks ago for 50,000 mile check up. $700+. Today my engine light went on. I searched the internet and was told to turn key to on, off, on, off, on -- no diagnostic numbers appeared. Should I worry about this? Car is running fine. Read More...

Re: Service Engine Light [courtright]

Written by: wencee on Mar 01, 2007 05:08 PM

I have a 2000 Dodge Stratus, and last week I took it in for 50,000 mile service. Today the check engine light went on. I turned it on, off, on, off on -- and went out. What's up? Read More...

Dodge Stratus 2000 will not start

Written by: khardy on May 25, 2006 06:32 AM

My car would turn over but would not start. We had the battery and alternator checked and they were fine. It sat for two days and then started up and drove fine. Then it would not start again. I was advised to change the fuel filter and did. It ran normally for five straight days. Then when driving, it died on me. It would not start and had to be towed. Then after getting ... Read More...

Re: Smoking [firmbeliever]

Written by: abigred3 on Apr 24, 2006 04:18 PM

I also have a 2000 Dodge Stratus that seems to be doing the same exact thing...I was wondering if you found out anything new on it or has the problem stopped???? Thanks! Read More...