general problems of the 2001 Dodge Stratus

Four problems related to vehicle speed control have 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.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2009

I did experience my car accelerating. I stopped at a red light and was waiting for the light to turn green when my car just started revving up. I could feel the car pulling because it was accelerating. I had kept feet on the brakes but it kept getting louder and pulling until I turned the ignition off. I started it up again when the light turned green but it was still accelerating, so I managed to pull over and park the car.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2004

While traveling at any speed vehicle speed control light illuminated. Vehicle accelerated intermittently.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2001

While driving at highway speed of 50-70 mph vehicle would intermittently surge without warning, vehicle taken to dealer, and they were unable to resolve problem. Chrysler informed consumer of an update that would improve the surging, however it has been five months with no replacements or repairs.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

When putting vehicle in reverse it intermittently goes forward without pressing on accelerator. Vehicle taken to dealer 2 times, dealer stated if they could not duplicate problem then there was nothing they could do.


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