Major Problems with 2002 Dodge Stratus Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Dodge Stratus

2002 Dodge Stratus TRUNK LID Victims: 4 Mileage: 156000 miles

2002 Dodge Stratus ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 2

2002 Dodge Stratus FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 90000 miles

Browse 2002 Dodge Stratus complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Stratus owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING had parked vehicle. noticed flames coming from under the hood near the engine compartment. fire dept called and arrived to	26 ~ 73067 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated oil had leaked all over the engine. the dealership was contacted. ...	16 ~ 68949 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i am so dissatisfied with my 2002 dodge stratus se. ever since i bought my car in jan 2003 i...	15 ~ 65727 miles
AIR BAGS brakes failed while applyed at 55 mph brake pedal went to the floor and caused a vehicle crash. dealer notified....	12 ~ 32483 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION while driving to work a bolt broke on my upper control arm. my tire was on a 45 degree angle....	10 ~ 98492 miles
SUSPENSION ther is a definite noise in the right front coil spring area. it only shows up on uneven or...	9 ~ 98823 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving at 35 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision with a parked vehicle. consumer was...	7 ~ 55714 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL brakes failed while applyed at 55 mph brake pedal went to the floor and caused a vehicle crash. dealer notified....	7 ~ 5410 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT my car makes a loud clicking/grinding noise while applying the brakes and turning. i have had the steering rack replaced...	5 ~ 66220 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM within one week of purchase the consumer had to have a new transmission installed. now the brake lights illuminated...	5 ~ 51740 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failed while applyed at 55 mph brake pedal went to the floor and caused a vehicle crash. dealer notified....	5 ~ 13900 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER in or around october 2004 i took my car in for it's 30 000 checkup. i have a 2002 dodge...	4 ~ 95688 miles
POWER TRAIN within one week of purchase the consumer had to have a new transmission installed. now the brake lights illuminated...	4 ~ 72964 miles
ENGINE noticed slight gear slippage travelling 35-45mph. all fluids checked at proper levels. a week later engine 'jerked' when coming to...	3 ~ 103984 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION i was driving at about 30 mph and drove over a slight depression in the pavement when i heard a...	3 ~ 61017 miles
STEERING dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph on a winding road curving right the steering wheel jerked and the vehicle...	3 ~ 107917 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i am submitting a complaint on the paint of my vehicle. i have not checked with my warranty yet. i	3 ~ 35000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes on my wifes 2002 dodge stratus had failed twice brake pedal was at floor and car did not...	3 ~ 37767 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my engine light stays on and oil light comes on after the oil has been changed. *tr...	2 ~ 64000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING i was driving along the road and the rear drivers side upper ball joint separated and the car started swaying....	2 ~ 206576 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when brakes were applied consumer would hear a loud noise coming from the brake rotors. mechanic indicated noise was due	2 ~ 12500 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT my car makes a loud clicking/grinding noise while applying the brakes and turning. i have had the steering rack replaced...	2 ~ 42300 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT my car makes a loud clicking/grinding noise while applying the brakes and turning. i have had the steering rack replaced...	2 ~ 41101 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the headlight continously blew out while driving. the dealershp replaced the light bulb but could not identify what was causing	2 ~ 65244 miles
EQUIPMENT i am so dissatisfied with my 2002 dodge stratus se. ever since i bought my car in jan 2003 i...	2
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i am so dissatisfied with my 2002 dodge stratus se. ever since i bought my car in jan 2003 i...	2 ~ 6900 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING drivng approx 40mph when engine just shut off like it ran out of gas (full tank-only 25 miles on that...	2
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer noticed both rear rims and front passenger side rim were bent at 4000 miles. dealer refused to replace them	2
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge stratus. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise from the dashboard...	1 ~ 65000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge stratus. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise from the dashboard...	1 ~ 65000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge stratus. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph the rear driver side...	1 ~ 50000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE trunk falls continually after staying in upright position for a few seconds or minutes. everyone of my family has been...	1 ~ 156000 miles
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge stratus with kelly charger gt tires (n/a) size 205/60/ r16. while the vehicle...	1 ~ 149000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge stratus with kelly charger gt tires (n/a) size 205/60/ r16. while the vehicle...	1 ~ 149000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION lower ball joint recall...	1 ~ 137000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS we had taken our car in to the dodge dealer here in okeechobee. it was having a regular tune-up and...	1 ~ 33452 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i drive a 2002 dodge stratus at 40 000 miles transmission completely failed costing me 1300 dollars to replace at...	1
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING fax fwd ltr on behalf of constituent re 2002 dodge stratus that blew up because of steering fluid leakage. *ts...	1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY while using the air conditioning the blower motor will only work on high. had the car serviced at the dealership...	1 ~ 35000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while drivingin inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and off on its own. the driver noticed that the...	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING in or around october 2004 i took my car in for it's 30 000 checkup. i have a 2002 dodge...	1
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission cooler hoses cracked causing leak of transmission oil. hoses had to be replaced at owner expense. old part is	1 ~ 40900 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION while parked the vehicle engage into drive or reverse. *ak the knob was extremely sensitive and the least little touch	1 ~ 40000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING while driving console light went out. only the odometer was digital. a diagnostic test was performed but no failure code...	1 ~ 35000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when driving at low speeds there was a wrapping noise in the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 25000 miles
WHEELS while braking at 60 mph consumer was forced off the road due to the front passenger wheel locking up. consumer	1 ~ 28000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS i am concerned with a few things on my 2002 dodge stratus se 4 door. one i feel that the...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i went to start the car it made a horrible ticking noise. after several attempts it finally started. it did	1 ~ 17541 miles
STRUCTURE ther is a definite noise in the right front coil spring area. it only shows up on uneven or...	1 ~ 18000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the check engine/transmission light keeps coming on. i brought it in once they replaced a hose. a few days later...	1 ~ 27000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING my car makes a loud clicking/grinding noise while applying the brakes and turning. i have had the steering rack replaced...	1 ~ 4600 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT my car makes a loud clicking/grinding noise while applying the brakes and turning. i have had the steering rack replaced...	1 ~ 4600 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION i bought my 2002 dodge stratus brand new in july 2002 and had to have the left wheel bearing replaced...	1
SEAT BELTS the vehicle was sold without the lower seat belt anchor. consumer feels this would be an unsafe vehicle for a	1 ~ 892 miles
VISIBILITY i am so dissatisfied with my 2002 dodge stratus se. ever since i bought my car in jan 2003 i...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i am so dissatisfied with my 2002 dodge stratus se. ever since i bought my car in jan 2003 i...	1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i am so dissatisfied with my 2002 dodge stratus se. ever since i bought my car in jan 2003 i...	1
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION i am so dissatisfied with my 2002 dodge stratus se. ever since i bought my car in jan 2003 i...	1
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING when consumer is making a turn the vehicles' steering wheels makes a loud noise. vehicle was serviced by a dealership...	1 ~ 30000 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS brakes failed while applyed at 55 mph brake pedal went to the floor and caused a vehicle crash. dealer notified....	1
RIM > WHEELS consumer noticed both rear rims and front passenger side rim were bent at 4000 miles. dealer refused to replace them	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer called complaining having problems with the passenger rear seat belts. the belts fail to retract after releasing buckles due	1
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE defective timing belt tension. ph...	1

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