While driving my dodge stratus se, the airbag light came on in red, the steering wheel began making a clicking noise while turning, and the horn stopped working all at the same time.
2001 Dodge Stratus airbags problems
26 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 98,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Frontal: sensor/control module4
- Frontal4
At what mileage
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Dodge Stratus airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Dodge Stratus airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
- Risk
- If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 16V401000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
- Risk
- If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Recall number 15V338000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Passenger air bags were built with suspect aluminum extrusion sections which may not retain the air bag door during an air bag deployment event.
- Risk
- A separated air bag door could injure a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.
Recall number 00V306000 · Recall details
What 2001 Dodge Stratus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v338000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Stopped at stop sign. Started to make right hand turn, heard pop in the steering column, warning bell went off, airbag light came on and stayed on. Horn stopped working and no cruise control. Took vehicle in for replacement of clockspring today, 7/18/2015, at a cost of $167.99 for the part and $119.23 for labor. No airbags is a safety issue. Clockspring failure is known to dodge/chrysler and recently jeep and any vehicle made by dodge/chrysler/jeep that has this failure should have all parts and labor covered by the vehicle manufacturer. We did nothing to cause this and could have done nothing to prevent it. Recalls were done but not for all vehicles. Maybe that needs to change. Bad part for sure!!
Clock-spring broke when I was backing out of a parking space and turning the steering wheel to the left. Now my air bag light stays on and everything electrical on the steering wheel does not work, this includes the horn, cruise control and the airbag. If this is not a safety issue deserving of a recall then what exactly is?
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a complete stop the passenger frontal air bag deployed with an explosive noise that caused some hearing loss to the contact's right ear. The fire department was present. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign recall number 00v306000 (air bag). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage were 100,000.
Purchased a used 2001 dodge stratus and about a week after purchasing it I was backing out of a parking space at the store when I heard a snap/pop sound from the steering column. Air bag light came on and now everytime I turn the wheel I can hear a popping or clicking sound. The irony is that I bought it because my 96 dodge intrepid is having electrical issues which included the air bag light being on and affecting the electric windows and the heater/air conditioning blower so I have no heater nor defroster. I have always been a chrysler/dodge person and have always owned one since I was 18, but I am beginning to think I need to change my loyalty to another make and model.
I was driving our 2001 dodge stratus to park at the movie theater , going only 5 MPH maybe less and I went to turn into the parking spot, I heard a click in the steering wheel, a pop, the airbag light came on and the horn does not work at all and the airbag light is still on. Everytime the steering wheel is turned, there is a clicking noise.
I have had my car for a little over 3 years now. First it was the passenger side ball joint. Then a year later it was the ball joint on the driver side plus the control arm. Then it was the brakes and rotors. Then right after that I find out the ball joint I had just replaced on the passenger side needs replaced again! Now my oil light comes on at idle after the engine has warmed up. Had the oil changed as always between 2000 and 3000 miles as I should. Had the oil sending unit replaced and still have a oil light on with a full engine of oil. Now my steering column just today made a cracking sound as I was backing up with the wheel turning to the left. Then the airbag light came on and wont go off. Now my steering is stiff. Talked to a mechanic and it is a safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. The contact was stopped in traffic when a vehicle crashed into the rear of her, causing her to crash into the preceding vehicle. The driver of the vehicle sustained injuries to the neck and back. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a body shop but was not repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Questions about the 2001 Dodge Stratus airbags
Does the 2001 Dodge Stratus have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Dodge Stratus, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Dodge Stratus airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 98,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge Stratus airbags?
Yes, 3 recalls: 16V401000, 15V338000, 00V306000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Stratus have bad airbags?
The Dodge Stratus model years with the most airbags complaints are 2001 (26 complaints), 1997 (24 complaints) and 2002 (19 complaints).
Other 2001 Dodge Stratus problems
Engine 59Suspension 41Steering 26Transmission 20Electrical 19Brakes 14Acceleration 11Body 9Visibility 6Lights 4Seats 4Tires 4Fuel system 2Seat belts 2Wheels 2Driver assistance 1
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