2001 Dodge Stratus — 2.4L

The 2001 Dodge Stratus sits at a transitional point in the federal record, with 192 complaints, 14 recalls, 1 investigation, and 77 TSBs. Compared with the surrounding years, its complaint volume is moderately lower than the 2000 figure of 241 and slightly higher than 2002's 174, fitting within a clear downward arc that began after the 1996 peak of 639 complaints and 11 recalls. However, the 14 recalls in 2001 are the highest single-year total across the entire dataset shown, standing well above 2000's 9 and 2002's 6, which warrants attention even as complaint counts fall. The 77 TSBs represent a rebound from 2000's 50 and outpace 2002's 72, suggesting the model year was addressing a notable cluster of service issues. Within 2001 specifically, Engine & Engine Cooling leads with 51 complaints, followed by Suspension at 28, Power Train at 14, and Air Bags at 11, with 8 crash and 2 fire complaints also logged; the data does not specify root causes. Overall, 2001 is a mixed year—improving on the earlier high-complaint Stratus years in owner-reported problems but carrying an unusually heavy recall burden, so a buyer should confirm that all 14 recalls have been completed on any specific vehicle before purchase and should consider 2002-2003 models, where recalls drop to 6 and complaints continue declining, as potentially cleaner alternatives.