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: clunking or noise when steering
6 of the 186 complaints about the 2001 Dodge Stratus describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
- 20042
- 20031
- 20022
- 20016
- 20002
- 19992
- 19981
- 19971
- 19963
- 19952
What owners say
2001 dodge stratus se has issues with the rear strut mount. Consumer states that there is a back order on the upper strut mounts. *nj the consumer stated the blower resistor stopped working and two days later, the vehicle would not start. The consumer had to purchase a fuel pump. The consumer then started to hear a knocking noise in the steering. The consumer was informed the knocking noise was due to the fact that the steering column was too large for the components. The thermostat broke into pieces and the transmission stopped shifting gears.
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated constantly, the cruise control was inoperable and there was a clicking in the steering column when the wheel is turned left or right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined a spring in the steering wheel needed to be replaced. Also, the contact stated there was a clicking noise in the front underside of the vehicle that has not yet been inspected by the dealer.
When turning steering wheel to the left a popping sound was produced.
While drving, steering wheel makes a loud squeaking noise. Took vehicle to dealership, they said they fixed vehicle, but problem is still occurring. *ak
There was a noise in steering gear, noise sounded as though a bolt or nut was loose in steering column. Contact dealer, and dealer could not find cause.*ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Revised power steering system bleeding procedures
- Steering column click sound
- Subject regarding steering column click sound
- Experiencing steering column click sound when the steering wheel is turned
- Subject regarding steering column click sound
- Advance service information regarding steering column click sound
- This advance service bulletin states that some vehicles may experience an intermittent reduction of power...
Related recalls
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Recall number 00V225002 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Dodge Stratus steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2001 Dodge Stratus?
6 of 186 owner complaints about the 2001 Dodge Stratus (3%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Dodge Stratus?
There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Dodge Stratus
Ball joint 20Engine failure 19Airbag light 18Knocking 14Stalling 12Adaptive cruise 11Grinding brakes 6Jerking 5
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