2001 DODGE STRATUS Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2001 Dodge Stratus has 7 recalls, the most serious being a loose nut in the steering gear that can cause steering wheel vibration, stiff steering, or a complete inability to turn left, raising the risk of a crash. A second steering-related concern involves the crankshaft position sensor wiring, which can rub against a heat shield, wear through its insulation, and cause the engine to stall without warning while driving. On the drivetrain side, automatic transmission models have a recall for cooler hoses with weakened inner walls that can leak fluid, leading to transmission performance problems and smoke if fluid contacts the exhaust pipe. Two safety equipment recalls round out the list: the passenger airbag housing may not hold the airbag door during deployment, allowing it to separate and strike occupants, and incorrectly sized driver seat mounting bolts may not keep the seat anchored in a crash. There is also an interior fire concern where a sound-dampening pad bonded near the rear interior roof can detach, fall onto the map light, and melt against it, producing heat and smoke inside the cabin. A final recall covers a fuel return hose whose outer layer lacks adequate ozone resistance, leaving it vulnerable to deterioration over time.