2001 Dodge Stratus electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Dodge Stratus — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 23, 2014
“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…”
filed Mar 1, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 8 | 11% |
| 2005 Stratus | 5 | 8% |
| 2004 Stratus | 16 | 11% |
| 2003 Stratus | 10 | 13% |
| 2002 Stratus | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 Stratus | 30 | 14% |
| 1999 Stratus | 34 | 14% |
| 1998 Stratus | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 Stratus | 31 | 9% |
| 1996 Stratus | 36 | 6% |
| 1995 Stratus | 41 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.