2001 Dodge Stratus vs 2001 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Dodge Stratus | 2001 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 186 | 1,079 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 77 | 424 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 147 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,300 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Stratus | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 20 | 403 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 310 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 58 | 64 |
| Suspension | 41 | 52 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 59 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 62 |
| Steering | 26 | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 17 | 37 |
| Stalling | 15 | 66 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 20 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 66 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
2001 Dodge Stratus
2001 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.