2000 Dodge Stratus service brakes, hydraulic problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2000 Dodge Stratus — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In five years I have put on three sets of brake pads and three sets of rotors and calipers,I have used dealer parts and auto store parts and I still only have minimal brakes. *jb”
filed Oct 8, 2007
“After an abrupt stop, the brake pedal went to the floor and braking ability was severely impaired. I went home immediately fearing for my safety. After an inspection under the vehicle, I noticed that a large amount of brake fluid in my driveway. Looking more closely I found the leak in the brake…”
filed Jul 27, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V196000 · Jul 17, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 Stratus | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 Stratus | 8 | 6% |
| 2003 Stratus | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Stratus | 10 | 7% |
| 2001 Stratus | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 Stratus | 37 | 15% |
| 1998 Stratus | 42 | 15% |
| 1997 Stratus | 42 | 12% |
| 1996 Stratus | 62 | 11% |
| 1995 Stratus | 56 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Dodge Stratus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.