2006 Dodge Stratus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2006 Dodge Stratus, and owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2006 Dodge Stratus. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Dodge Stratus have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA; 19 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 68,743 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact sta”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2023 · Suspension
“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 mec”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 30, 2023 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Dodge Stratus (Stratus 4 Door). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–20 / 25–27 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/2.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Dodge Stratus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Stratus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Dodge Stratus | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Dodge Stratus | 7 | 318 |
| 1996 Dodge Stratus | 7 | 554 |
| 1997 Dodge Stratus | 4 | 349 |
| 1998 Dodge Stratus | 3 | 272 |
| 1999 Dodge Stratus | 3 | 251 |
| 2000 Dodge Stratus | 5 | 216 |
| 2001 Dodge Stratus | 10 | 186 |
| 2002 Dodge Stratus | 2 | 150 |
| 2003 Dodge Stratus | 2 | 75 |
| 2004 Dodge Stratus | 3 | 144 |
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 3 | 62 |
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 0 | 74 |
| 2007 Dodge Stratus | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2006 Dodge Stratus
How do I know if my 2006 Dodge Stratus has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.