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2011 Bison Stratus problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2011 Bison Stratus — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Stratus years?

Stratus NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted3 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 3 complaints
Stratus NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Bison Stratus problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure133%
Suspension133%
Tires & Wheels133%

Does the 2011 Bison Stratus have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V583000OtherNovember 17, 2010 · 16 units

Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MOTOR COACH AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.

Consequence

A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 (NA) BISON STRATUS PREMIER 8417. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES DETACHED FROM THE AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO A FACILITY FOR REPAIRS. THE NEAREST FACILITY WAS 100 MILES AWAY ONE WAY. THE VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · March 6, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BISON STRATUS HORSE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE NEAR THE HANGER. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT TWO OF THE TETHERS WERE CRACKED. ONE HAD COMPLETELY DETACHED AND THE OTHER HAD ALMOST DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 3, 2017

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 (NA) BISON STRATUS PREMIER 8417. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, ONE OF THE TIRES DETACHED FROM THE AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO A FACILITY FOR REPAIRS. THE NEAREST FACILITY WAS 100 MILES AWAY ONE WAY. THE VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · March 6, 2016

2011 Bison Stratus — common questions

Is the 2011 Bison Stratus reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Bison Stratus have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 Bison Stratus. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.