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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  Very Reliable Car - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By Jim - July 20 - 12:06 pm

  I bought my car in Fitzgerald auto mall in frederick with 77k on it. Now it has 156k on it and never had a single problem. I had a tranny replaced at 91k due to damages that occured in D.C. The car had minor replacements nothing major since the tranny incident. The problem with this car is steering system. I have replaced the tierods twice on both sides and replaced the bearings once on the drivers side. Also the alignment is a big problem for the car it easily gets off once you hit the rough roads. Long trip is a heaven for me. I am a big guy and driving the car on a long trip I could do lots of driving in a day without problems!

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  One of the best cars Ive owned! Really! - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By Detroit Driver - September 4 - 10:39 pm

  I have had my stratus for close to eight years with very few maintenance issues. Overall, this is a solid well built sporty sedan that is a pleasure to drive. I am VERY satisfied with the vehicle. I am now over 170,000 miles and still going strong!

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  Still Going At 122,000 - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By Scourge - June 9 - 9:41 am

  Purchased new 09/1999 and have reviewed it once before on this site. Has been a good car. Other than the fact that the front disc brakes warp over time, I have no complaints on this car. Ive spent ~$2400 over the last 1.5 years to completely revamp the A/C from the core to the compressor, but thats the first money Ive had to spend. I had a very difficult to diagnose EGR valve problem. The engine would "hiccup". I finally figured out that the EGR valve was sticking open. I disconnected it and everything works fine. You have to reconnect it to pass emissions tests in LA, but thats only once/yr to get a new inspection sticker.

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  Good car for the money - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By alexander_clinger - June 1 - 12:29 pm

  My wife and I have had this car for about three and a half years now, and weve really had no major problems with it. It gets good gas mileage for a V6 and gets you where you want to go in a hurry. The only problem that weve had has been the air conditioning, but hey, the windows roll down with no trouble at all. Also the drivers side door courtesy light switch stopped working, but thats also a cheap fix (about 7 dollars for parts). My wifes been in a couple accidents in it, and after being fixed it is still just as reliable as when we first got it. Its a great car, but Im ready for something a little bigger, because the family is growing.

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  Bah huumbug - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By Mehhh - March 21 - 6:38 pm

  Ive had to replace the transmission sensors about 3 times in 4 years, replaced brakes, and the alternator. The rear windows are no longer working. Just hit 60k. People have said it vibrates a little too much, and the mechanics say its just the car.

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  Not a bad little sedan - 2000 Dodge Stratus
  By Paul - November 27 - 1:15 am

  Bought my 2000 ES V6 in 2000 while I was shopping for used Audi A-4s. This is 3/4 the car for about 1/2 the price. Only complaints are that the Left side speaker quite working at about 60k and the Premium sound just isnt the same with one side only. Plenty of get up and go with that V-6 and the interior has held together well. No major problems, but it does go through brakes and tires a little faster than you would expect - of course, one tends to take the turns & twisties pretty fast in this thing.

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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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  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