2000 Dodge Stratus Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 -21 City / 26 -29 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

132 -168

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Stephanie G

This is an older car, but reliable.

I like that it is spacious and comfortable for up to 5 adults. I dislike that the battery is mounted in such a way that I have to bring it to the mechanic to change it.

Starr J

Spacious and convenient, great for getting seniors around.

The car is very reliable and is relatively low maintenance. The interior is spacious and so is the trunk. The position of the cigarette lighter makes it easy for me to connetc.my phone to the radio via Bluetooth. It has a CD which also works fine. The rear view mirror gives a nice wide range of vision.

Good and reliable car

Bought it new back in 1999 and still working in on decent shape on 2020,had passed thru the hands of my wife , and 3 teenagers, quite a test.

Jeff C

It is a large paper weight at the moment.

My car is currently not able to be driven because the battery is dead. It also needs new tires as it has sat for over 3 years without being moved. Another issue it has is the coolant tank leaks so I have to replace the coolant very often when I drive it.

Kate R

That it runs well, has a good sound system, and an alarm system too.

It is a hard working vehicle that runs well. It has a good sound system. It also has a good security system.

Kota S

It runs great, and is very reliable. Safe family car or great first teen car.

I love this car! For being a little older, I have never had major issues with it a all. Just an oil. Hangs every 3k miles and new tired when necessary are we’re set! Love it!

Danielle L

Great car, good on gas, reliable

Very reliable, never have had any issues with it, great on gas, gets a little over 400 miles on a tank of gas. Has a good amount of get up and go. Seats are very comfortable, it is very low to the ground however and if it's hard for you to stand from low angles then not a good car for you.

Britney D

Reliable full size sedan to seat the whole family.

I enjoy my dodge stratus, for being as old as it is it and buying it used it is a very reliable and dependable car. We have had to do very little maintenance since buying this car and it drives perfectly. It is starting to have some issues like a tick in the motor and the wheel bearings are going out but I think this is typical wear and tear and needs a tune up. This is a full sized sedan and fits 5 fairly comfortably.

Negative Owner Reviews

Julia R

Very good on gas mileage.

I am having serious issues with my car. Parts are going out. Other than that it is reliable for work when something is not wrong with it.

Precious Gilmore

Horrible

I bought this from a private owner in Las Vegas May 3 , 2019 since then been I had a mechanic fix fuel pump 330 full tune up 135 new tire 90 try to drive to California broke down on highway got it towed back to Vegas 300 left it there August new starter and battery 225 towed it on uhaul August 153 to bring it ourselves to California here is September some holes was disconnected and back light replaced 215 Dmv 207 smog 43 very same day mechanic tells us it’snot worth fixing after I paid u 215 oh insurance 103.36 smh never again

Ashleigh S

Check the recalls that is super important.

Transmission is horrible. Several recalled parts and gas is eaten daily in all you've seen what other cars can do on little to none. No fuel pump has been replaced 3 times. Were still smelling gas in the cabin.

Beth L

It has its spooky quirks, but it is largely safe. Some stuff doesn't work ALL the way.

It is a drivable garbage can, with a nice engine that is fairly reliable. It's a commuter car for a poor student.

Tracy J

I just got it so I am not sure.

The ride is smooth but my transmission is going out. It is a 2000 but it only has 87000 miles. That could be normal for miles.

Katie B

Cheap car but worth it for what needs fixed.

Needs new struts put on when driving it squeaks and hitting bumps is hard on it. If you hit a bump the radio with shut off and turn back on, it for sure needs some tlc done but for what we paid for it. It's worth the price of it. Only paid 300 hundred for it.

Linda P

Dodge stratus great gas mileage.

My car is an ok vehicle. It is a standard so it is not easy to drive in heavy traffic. There have been a few bugs since I have owned it but I did not buy it new. The gas mileage is wonderful though and I do enjoy the smallness of the car. I would love to buy a new one but maybe in a few years.

Tracy B

Brakes may give out sooner than expected.

Pretty good except brakes gave out early. Has good acceleration for a vehicle that is quite old. All in all, not a bad car.

Dodge Stratus Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

132-150 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats

168 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats

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2000 Dodge Stratus Owner Reviews

3.22

27 Reviews

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5 stars

11%

4 stars

26%

3 stars

48%

2 stars

1 star

11%

Cathy K on March 24, 2021

Others should know that although my car is not much to look at, it is very reliable and easy to maintain.

I love my car because it is so easy to drive , gets good gas mileage and is relatively easy to maintain.

Don S on March 9, 2021

There are a lot of them still on the road, so it does show fairly long life.

It's a sedan with poor gas mileage, compared to current models. It also has none of the new tech such as USB ports or MP3 input. And it is starting to show rust even though cared for meticulously.

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Ranks #16 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2000 Dodge Stratus has an average owner rating of 3.22 out of 5 which ranks it #16 of 18 other Midsize Cars.

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2000 Dodge Stratus

3.22

Ranks #4 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Dodge Stratus has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #4 of 18 other Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2000 Dodge Stratus A Good Car?

No exactly, it has a very bad transmission system it is failing all times and it is very expensive and customer support is really bad.

Lisa L.

How Reliable Is The 2000 Dodge Stratus?

Transmission is really bad, a/c control also has a bad design. Buttons is broken all time and supplies are expensive and not availability of it.

Sierra P.

Is The 2000 Dodge Stratus A Good Value?

It was a standard between 17,000 $. For now, they can't give technical support and parts disappointed.

James C.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety