2001 Dodge Stratus brakes problems

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 217,000 miles · NH

I have had this car for 2 years now with little problems. Had a few oil changes and some brake work done to it. But in the last year I have changed all the calipers in this car 2 to 3 times the break pads many times the ball joints the roaders the swing arm and the cluster dash. This was a great car till it stopped going over 30 without a terrible shake.

Filed Nov 8, 2012 · Brakes · GA

When going on the brakes the car jerks.

Filed Jun 15, 2012 · Airbags, Brakes · 98,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Jun 8, 2007 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge stratus. The contact stated that the brake pedal extended to the floor when depressed and caused her to crash into another vehicle. The crash occurred on november 6, 2006. The contact was injured and the air bags deployed. There were no passengers in the vehicle at the time. The most recent failure occurred on june 3, 2007. The vehicle was repaired and most of the braking system was replaced. A month later, another crash occurred while driving 45 MPH and attempting to engage the brake pedal. The total cost of the repairs was $2,300. There is an electronic stability that takes over and leaves the contact with no control of the braking system. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the most recent failure and there were no indications from the computer codes. There were a total of four vehicles involved in the crash and three of them were damaged, including the contacts vehicle. The fuel system was unknown. The current mileage is 126,000 and failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · KS

While driving and turning to the right consumer heard a noise coming from the brakes. Also brake light illuminated on the dashboard . Dealer inspected several times, but problem recurred. *ak the emergency brake light illuminated when the consumer made right turns down a grade. It was later determined that the brake fluid was low. The interior lights blink intermittently.

Filed Jan 16, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 47,000 miles · NY

Dodge stratus engine die out due to crankshaft position sensor that came in contact w/ a protective shield, which consequently caused a grouted circuit. Thereby causing my engine to die out. My vehicle is a lease, and the warranty is up, and I never received any recall information. Recall info on this call, and the prior year are numerous deadly one. Those which can possibly cause injury, or death. I was almost a statistic today when my vehicle died out completely in an exit ramp off the highway. Please help me find out how responsible the dealership is because I never received any!!!! Recall letters. I received their bill, but yet no recall info. This vehicle is only three years old. I have prior to this vehicle purchased three other vehicles from yonkers avenue dodge, and have traded them in for new ones, but they too had problems, and the dealer never gave me any breaks in price. They just saw a female walk in, and read the "sucker" sign on my forehead. Anyhow my car is now stuck in a shell gas station, which was consequently off the ramp I was stuck on. I was pushed there to get me out of harms way. I will not allow this dealer to continue to stick people, or chrysler to stick people with the bill to a car that dies out before the lease is up!! If you can help please email me. As well as let other dodge stratus se owners know that the numerous problems these cars suffer from before these owners get killed, or kill others. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Respectfully, [xxx]. *cb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 14, 2003 · Brakes · 46,090 miles · SC

Warped brake rotors on a 2001, dodge, stratus at 46000 miles. This was far too soon for such an expensive repair. Consumer bought the car new, and was not hard on the brakes. This was a design flaw.

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · CA

The vehicle vibrates while driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who tightened the tie rod bolt and adjusted the brake cable.

Filed Jun 28, 2003 · Brakes · WI

Brakes, rotor rotors are warped far to early for age of car.

Filed Jun 18, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · 55,225 miles · GA

I purchased a used 2001 dodge stratus in february 2003. The car had a total of 48702 miles. Within the first week, the car was taken back to the dealer for brake problems. The front brakes was missing some type of brakes clips. This was repaired by the dealership. Their was also a noise from the steering column. The dealership stated that their was no problem located and that it was just the tires rubbing the pavement when turning. Within 85 days, the car lost speed while driving and would not move. It took one hour to coast 2.5 miles to home. I later had the car towed to the dealership. They called the next day to tell us that we need a complete overhaul of the transmission and needed to replace the pump and converter. A cost of $2000. I have never had any problems with any other brand of used cars even with high mileage. This car was driven less than 90 days. The dealership said that had the car malfunction with the first 60 days, then they would have repair it. The car has 55225 miles as of today's date. This is a major repair that is well documented as a problem with dodge/chrysler vehicle. We called the chrysler consumer services hotline and was told that we had to work something out with the dealership as to the repairs. The dealership is currently working with us to resolve this problem at our expense. We are not agreeing to this arrangement and is waiting for higher management to intervene..