2000 Dodge Stratus Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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For 2000, the base model of the Dodge Stratus was renamed the SE, and this change in name brought forth some changes in the mid-sized sedan. The 2.4-liter engine has been removed as an option in 2000, with the 2.0-liter and 2.5 coming standard in the SE and ES, respectively. Gas mileage of the 2000 Stratus varies from 19 city miles-36 highway miles, depending on which trim you have. While the 2000 Dodge Stratus is certainly not known as an acceleration or speed powerhorse, either engine produces enough horsepower to get you and your family wherever it is that you need to go.
Comforts in the 2000 Dodge Stratus are abundant. Air conditioning, a CD changer, leather seats, and a moonroof are all available. Safety has not been forgotten either, with available 4 wheel anti-lock brakes, power locks, an anti-theft system, and passenger and driver airbags. With all of the safety and features crammed into the 2000 Dodge Stratus, there is still plenty of room in both the trunk and the passenger compartment for whatever you might want to reasonably carry, be it groceries or children.
The overwhelming complaint in the 2000 Dodge Stratus was that the cup holders are too small and that they are too far away. While this was common in all years, the sheer number of these comments was astounding. Overall, there were few consistent problems in owner reviews. Transmissions and brakes were brought up numerous times, but not nearly as often as years before. Owners of the 2000 Dodge Stratus seem to think that this is a good little car, perfect for day-to-day family driving.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2000 Dodge Stratus
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by Anonymous
Sep 08, 2013
The Stratus handles pretty well and has a good amount of power behind it (so I think) it would be nice if it held up a little better. The body on mine is decent but everything started going bad all at once it seems like (A/C went out completely and now it won't start.)Sep 08, 2013
by Robert W
Jul 14, 2012
In the two years I owned this car it was in the shop about every third day. Its major faults were the wheel barrings, brakes, and transmission. To make it better my insurance co called it a sports sedan. This 1 car made me never want to buy another Dodge again.Jul 14, 2012
by Michael V
Nov 09, 2009
well if it is the 4 cylinder the gas milage sucks but very nice driving car if its a first. Its almost guranteed to rust out at the rocker pannels and hood. Head gaskets are known to go but mine has not and does not leakNov 09, 2009
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by Anonymous
Sep 08, 2013
The Stratus handles pretty well and has a good amount of power behind it (so I think) it would be nice if it held up a little better. The body on mine is decent but everything started going bad all at once it seems like (A/C went out completely and now it won't start.)Sep 08, 2013
by Robert W
Jul 14, 2012
In the two years I owned this car it was in the shop about every third day. Its major faults were the wheel barrings, brakes, and transmission. To make it better my insurance co called it a sports sedan. This 1 car made me never want to buy another Dodge again.Jul 14, 2012
by Michael V
Nov 09, 2009
well if it is the 4 cylinder the gas milage sucks but very nice driving car if its a first. Its almost guranteed to rust out at the rocker pannels and hood. Head gaskets are known to go but mine has not and does not leakNov 09, 2009
by Andrew T
Oct 27, 2009
it was my favorite car.it always ran well, only ever needed to replace the water pump once and the ignition keying once. was cheap and reliable, if i ever get the chance I'd buy it again. I need more words.Oct 27, 2009
by Chris R
Jul 02, 2009
awsome car drives great, has a great sound system that really cranks and has good driving ability. comfotable for the new drivers and experienced one at that. i would recommend this car to anyone if they are looking to buy.Jul 02, 2009
by Dave B
Sep 22, 2008
performance- acceleration, braking, steering.
appearance- hood scoop and spoiler.
30 mpg.
i payed 2,000 for it.
i love driving it. it has a great stereo system. i have sum amplifiers to install later. it hauls ass. im planing on buying a body kit and a new stereo with a dvd player and 7" monitor. i need to fix the ac and fans.Sep 22, 2008
by Jake S
Jul 09, 2008
Quality of the car...some scratches, but overall looks good. Performance is about
average, about 20 MPG, to be expected from the type of car it is(2.5L V6). I pay
for insurance, my parents paid $2500 for it, used from my aunt, with about 94,000
miles(about 100,000 miles currently, owned for almost 2 years). Fun to drive at
times, when gas is cheaper. Has needed quite a few repairs(2 new rear tires, new
spark plugs, battery, fuel injector, had a corroded diode replaced) The rims were
pretty bad but it has driven good for awhile now with no problems at all.Jul 09, 2008
by Bryan H
Jun 30, 2008
its only a 4-cyl so its kinda slugish on the start line..
Slight rust and paint bubbling problems. other than
that car is nice. Would recommend for an adults to
and from work car. Very fun to drive.Jun 30, 2008
by Melissa H
Jun 26, 2008
Great on gas mileage and performance.Jun 26, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 21, 2008
its a sex machineJun 21, 2008
by Daniel S
Jun 08, 2008
Hated the car. The seats had absolutely no bolster whatsoever, so every turn you could feel yourself slipping out of the seat. The entire care felt like it was built by minimum-wage workers who cared nothing for craftsmanship. The handling was horrible, and just overall wasn't real pleased with my dabble in American cars.Jun 08, 2008
by Henrik R
May 15, 2008
This car is a good car for a person who doesn't want to spend too much money but still have a fairly reliable car.May 15, 2008
by Craig M
May 11, 2008
Worked well for me, put 66k miles on it in two years building my business. Sold it to my Dad and he still drives it today. As a company car or basic one to and from work, it was great. One tank of gas made it from Charleston, SC to Wesley Chapel near Tampa.May 11, 2008
by Jenna S
Mar 27, 2008
I loved this car, I was 21 when I bought it. It was black with black tinted windows and chrome rims. It was a hot car. Guys would come up to me on main street and tell me I had a "hot whip" I hope that meant car!!
I totalled it in Virginia Beach 2 weeks after I got it. Shut up Eddie! Now, I've totalled a lot of cars, but this one is the one I really care about!Mar 27, 2008
by Anonymous
Mar 06, 2008
Great Car. Great gas mileageMar 06, 2008
by Anonymous
May 16, 2007
Excellent car it works great i love it
May 16, 2007
What users have asked
Idling too high
My 2000 Dodge Stratus had a bad distributor. The dealer wanted to charge $1600 to replace the part. I went ahead and did it myself. Once I got things back together, the car started right up, however now the idle speed is way too high. This was not a problem before the distributor went out. From what I read on the forums, the idle speed is controlled by the control module and not adjustable. Is this true? If so, what could be causing this issue?One thought is a vacuum problem. The throttle body gasket had a tear in it. Perhaps this is causing the high idle. dgp
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Stratus 2000 2.5L Distributor Testing
My 6 Cyclinder, 2.5L Dodge Stratus 2000 has a bad distributor or at least I believe it does. I pulled out the distributor, but it turns out Advanance Autoparts no longer check distributors. Before I buy a new distributor and put it in, I had two questions. First, what things can I do at home with just a multimeter to check out the distributor. And secondly, Advanced Autoparts sells a refirb distributor for just over $200. On Ebay, I can get a new distributor from King-Auto Parts for less than $100. Does anyone see anything wrong with getting the after market distributor? Thanks, dgp By the way, I'll include why I think my distributor is bad down here. The Stratus simply stopped running while my daughter was driving it down the street. It would crank, just not turn over. I had it towed to a mechanic where they first said it was getting gas, but not getting a spark. They didn't want to just start replacing parts, so they told me to take it to the dealer -- which was odd. I asked them to at least check the distributor and they said that the distributor needed to be replaced. I called the dealer and they gave me a quote of $1600. I told them that the car wasn't even worth that much and I would have to do it myself. I asked if the distributor was easy to access and they said it was an hour and a half of labor. At first, I simply removed the distributor cap and checked it out. It looked to have enough build up to warrant replacing it, although I didn't think that was the problem. I also decided to simply crank the ignition with the cap off to see if the rotor was spinning. The car didn't crank and I mistakenly thought that it was because of the distributor cap being off. I later realized that the fuse had blown while I was working on the car. I removed the plenum over the intake and pulled the entire distributor at that point.
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My 2000 dodge stratus
I went to auto zone and the did a diagnostic test that said my ecm box needed replaced so I bought one from them put it in and now my car is running worse. What could be the problem? What can I do?
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2000 Dodge Stratus Pricing
Original MSRP
$16,755 to $20,530Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent