KnownCarProblems2006 Dodge Stratus Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Stratus, most often about the suspension (31% of complaints, typically around 110,000 miles). It is 6th of 8 Stratus model years by number of complaints.
Complaints74
Recalls0
Crashes reported19
Fires reported3
Injuries reported9
Most common 2006 Dodge Stratus problems
Suspension
23 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
I was driving doing about 25 MPH. Thank god I wasn't driving any faster when all of sudden. I heard a loud noise. I had lost control of the steering I ran in to a guard rail my car didn't want to go because the right passenger front side was totally touching the ground I got out the car seen my entire front passenger…
I was driving like normal, then when I went up the ramp onto the the shopping center, the right wheel all of a sudden hit the passenger wheel well and the rim was hitting the brake caliper. It was in motion, on a city street.
Engine
20 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 53,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Jan 17,2008 car started leaking oil at 53,300 miles. Call dealership said bring in to replace the main crank seal and hopefully that should fix problem and if not the I would have to replace crank shaft. Well 3,000 miles later less than a month later car started leaking oil again. Car been parked since call dealership…
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. She smelled a strong odor of gasoline in her vehicle after filling up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician ordered the gas tank but it will cost her $1000.00 to replace the component. The manufacturer was notified, and she was advised that there…
Air bags
13 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Traveling at approximately 25-30 miles when vehicle infront of me made a sudden stop without warning claiming that the sudden stop was due to another vehicle that was parked at the curb of all a sudden open the door and I rear-ended them.
Traveling at approximately 25-30 miles when vehicle infront of me made a sudden stop without warning claiming that the sudden stop was due to another vehicle that was parked at the curb of all a sudden open the door and I rear-ended them.
Steering
9 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lowered itself and a screeching noise was heard from the front end. The contact pulled into her driveway and noticed that the front passenger side tire was completely diverted. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that…
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. While driving the vehicle, the transmission malfunctioned and the power steering failed. The vehicle went out of control, would not stop, and continued to accelerate. The contact had to crash the vehicle into a pole to get it to stop. The contact then quickly turned off the…
Electrical
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. While driving approximately 46 MPH, the contact released the steering wheel and the vehicle veered to the right and left. The oil is constantly a quart low in the vehicle. The speedometer displays inaccurate readings and the vehicle was diagnosed with calibration failure. The…
Bought 2006 Dodge Stratus in 2007, it had very low miles. Not even a year later its began to have electrical problems and repeatedly had check engine lights on. Also we had the fuse replaced, had windows checked because they weren't working properly but it was too expensive to fix so we left them broken. Check engine…
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 135,000 miles.
I was driving like normal, then when I went up the ramp onto the the shopping center, the right wheel all of a sudden hit the passenger wheel well and the rim was hitting the brake caliper. It was in motion, on a city street.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. While driving at various speeds, the front passenger side wheel rattled. While braking, the contact heard an abnormal squealing noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: storage.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. She smelled a strong odor of gasoline in her vehicle after filling up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician ordered the gas tank but it will cost her $1000.00 to replace the component. The manufacturer was notified, and she was advised that there…
Since 2006 my '06 Dodge Stratus has spontaneously accelerated approximately seven times, most recently in february 2010. Idling in a driveway or at an intersection, the engine will begin to race as if I had floored the gas pedal. Only by shifting into park and/or turning off the ignition am I able to prevent the car…
Brakes
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that the brakes failed while driving. There were no warning indicators. The failure resulted in a crash with one minor injury. Presently, the vehicle has not been diagnosed. The engine size and purchase date were unknown. The current and failure mileages were…
Purchased the car in june 2007 still under warranty thinking I would not have problems since any repairs should be covered under warranty. I have taken the car in 6 times for the same repairs. The first is the brakes, they squeak and rub. They have scrubbed them 3 different time and it still is happening. (they are…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Dodge Stratus recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Dodge Stratus
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Stratus?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (23 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles); engine (20 complaints, typically around 53,500 miles); air bags (13 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Stratus have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Dodge Stratus. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Dodge Stratus?
- It is 6th of 8 Stratus model years by number of complaints, with 74 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.