Worst 2002 Dodge Stratus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Engine & Cooling
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Dodge Stratus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 26 | — | 1 | 86,352 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 16 | — | 1 | 84,860 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 15 | — | — | 89,628 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 3 | — | 77,960 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 10 | — | — | 98,492 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | 1 | — | 111,176 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 5 | — | 78,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 18,934 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 86,233 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 2 | — | 23,167 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 5 | — | — | 82,775 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 Dodge Stratus
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~459,757 vehicles.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
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2002 Dodge Stratus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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