general problems of the 2006 Dodge Stratus

Seven problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the 2006 Stratus.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2022

The entire front suspension feels as though it is going to fall outward at any moment. I have had this inspected by two separate Dodge dealerships. I’ve also had this inspected by friends that are mechanics. I also have knowledge and I know something is not right with the control arms tire rods, ball joints. The front suspension is horrible. I worry every day. I’m gonna runoff the road or I’m gonna hit someone or something bad is gonna happen. Upon doing my research, I saw many other Dodge Stratus vehicles that were recalled for the same exact reason. My question is why was my car left out of the recall when clearly it has major safety issues.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2019

I was driving like normal, then when I went up the ramp onto the the shopping center, the right wheel all of a sudden hit the passenger wheel well and the rim was hitting the brake caliper. It was in motion, on a city street.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2019

I was driving doing about 25 mph. Thank god I wasn't driving any faster when all of sudden. I heard a loud noise. I had lost control of the steering I ran in to a guard rail my car didn't want to go because the right passenger front side was totally touching the ground I got out the car seen my entire front passenger tire was off the car. I then started crying. I just bought this car in July 2019 98,000 original miles. Bad purchase decision!.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle shook and a noise could be heard coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 147,000.

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2016

My passenger side airbag is lifting from its place on the back side of the cover. This is a concern for me because I fear that it will release at some point due to the heat or motion. I notice the protrusion when I am cleaning up my car and I do not touch it nor do I prefer for anyone to sit in the front seat.

6 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2016

While in motion front driver side fell apart my wheel broke off,while going through the parking lot of a grocery store.

7 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2012

My 2006 Dodge Stratus rear strut mount plates are disintegrated. Have only had this car a year and I took it in for inspection and the garage said I was very lucky I hadn't been in an accident due to the tie rod was falling apart. I am a single mother of 2 children and I am very fortunate that nothing happened. After being told by the garage about this I did research on the internet to find that there are many complaints about the rear strut mounts falling apart and literally crumbling. Yet I can not find it on a recall list. Dodge needs to recall this problem. I hope this is taken seriously and an investigation into this issue is pursued by the safety commission since there are so many complaints on the internet. I only had the money to fix the tie rod. Now some how soon I have to come up with the money for the strut mount plates, need to be replaced so I can drive this car safely with my 2 children.


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