Overview & Reviews

A new entry-level SE replaces last year's Base model and comes with so much standard equipment. The upper-level ES steps up to a 2.5-liter V6, and new colors also debut.

• Huge interior, good looks, decent price.

• ABS optional, mediocre crash-test scores.

User Reviews:

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  Cheap but unreliable sedan - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By raskolnikov_im - October 1 - 2:00 am

  The v6 picks up adequately but guzzles gas. Brake pads have to be changed with absurd frequency. The build quality is fairly poor something which is evidenced by continual small/mid ticket repairs that need to be performed on a bi monthly basis. The cup holders are awful. The rear windows is perched far to high on the back end, which means rear visibility is limited. The back seat does fold down though, which provides lots of room when you need to move something.

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  Best Used Car I Ever Purchased! - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By Making me repost. - July 22 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned this car almost 4 years now, and have only had one major repair to the fuel system. I agree with the squeeky brakes and minor road noise assessments, but it also gets great fuel economy for a 4 door sedan! the only minor problem Ive seen is with the wiring harness to the lights on the air conditioning console (they intermitenly go out). Overall, I am VERY satisfied with the vehicle. I am now over 100,000 miles and still going strong!

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  Best buy for the money - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By Eugene Hudd - July 18 - 2:00 am

  Bought the car new in 1999, now has 45K miles, replaced brakes at 42K, needed new Oxygen sensor at 38K, still has original tires, they look to be good for at least another 15K. Needed new gas cap at 44K (gas cap failed emissions test), Sunroof needs a new motor, works but only in warm weather. Otherwise, no problems, very dependable, auto-stick is fun, cabin space is very good for a car this size. Power and economy is an excellent balance. I dont htink that I could get a better car for the money!

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  Reliable and Fun to drive - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By Elaine3 - April 7 - 2:00 am

  I have had the car over 2 years. It has been a very reliable car and has had no mechanical problems. Squeaky brake problems are usually a concern for Stratus cars but mine has had no problems. I have enjoyed driving it.

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  More Auto-Stick Please - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By chrisr - January 15 - 2:00 am

  Bought my ES with 25K miles, now has 71K miles. Wont blow hot air at all now, dealer says $500 to tear out dash and get to heater box. Blows cold fine, at all settings, too bad its January....am gonna trade it in for an Intrepid as I cant find a newer Stratus with Auto- Stick......where are they, I want a used one. I like my Stratus but dont want to put a $1000 into it(needs brakes now too as I put off getting pads replaced)

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  GOOD CAR - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By markmu - January 13 - 2:00 am

  this car has been a good car, have had some of the same problems reported in the other reviews. Both power window motors on rear have had to be replaced under warranty. Brake line, rotors have been troublesome, DODGE very UNCOOPERATIVE when trying to rectify the brake line problem.some tire problems and A/C heat regulator problem, but motor and transmission battery and alternator and the like have been very reliable. over 80000 miles and no major problems. GOOD CAR BAD CAR MAKER due to the them not being cooperative with the brake problem and trying to pass buck on to some after market work that has never been done

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  Love My Car - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By ceseme - October 31 - 2:00 am

  32mpg - The rear window defroster was fixed under warranty. Alternator brushes replaced recently it is one of the best alternators made. Left rear automatic window opener not working anymore. Some road noise. Transmission seems to slip a little on acceleration, then catches. Trunk release mechanism quit working suddenly, about the same time as the left rear speaker. Maybe the wiring harness got pinched. Fan only works on high now settings went out by increments. Cup holders are too small. The radio volume fades, so I keep turning it up. I turn it off and on and it comes on really loud. Very weird. But I really like this car and enjoy driving it.

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  best cheap sedan available - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By nski - September 3 - 2:00 am

  Solid, well made, reliable and pretty fun to drive

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  Good Car! - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By adam_gomez - July 12 - 2:00 am

  I have had my stratus for close to three years. In those three years I have had to change the front brakes three times, but not the back as of yet. I had a trasmission leak at 57,000 mile but it was fully covered under warranty. The car has never not performed, snow, rain, or shine. I would say without a doubt that thus far it has been 100% rliable.

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  Excellent Car - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By john quak - May 8 - 2:00 am

  The ratio of the quality over price is the best.