One problem related to front suspension wheel bearing has been reported for the 2001 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the 2001 Stratus.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Stratus. While attempting to park the vehicle, the contact placed the vehicle in reverse with the brakes engaged, he noticed that the front end of the vehicle fell while making a clicking noise and would not shift into any gear. He looked inside of the front right wheel and noticed that the control arm and wheel bearing failed without warning. He noticed liquid coming from the wheel bearing housing and two small fragments on the ground. The dealer was contacted and stated that no major repairs had been performed on the vehicle. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor had the vehicle been repaired or the failure diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/04/11.