2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Stratus Coupe years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Stratus Coupe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 26,050 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 31% | 26,050 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 23% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 15% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 15% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 15% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | 198,668 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 68,200 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | 198,668 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Cracks in the dashboard. Car doesn't sit in much direct sunlight. Appeared out of nowhere. I am concerned about safety issues regarding airbags. Also not aesthetically pleasing on otherwise nice interior. I do not take this vehicle on bumpy roads.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge stratus coupe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v338000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would…
Speaker in the back cargo area started smoking and caught fire and stereo shorted out. *tr
Plastic cover over driver door that controls the windows cracked and broke off causing the buttons to drop inside the door cavity. Went to dealer to get replacement part, told i had to order entire door cover as replacement for approx $800. Now the driver door will not close and latch shut…
I purchased a 2002 dodge stratus r/t. The main problem that i am experiencing is: strong (dangerous) gas fumes are entering the cabin. It's been going on since feb 2009. I can smell the fumes almost all of the time while driving the vehicle. The smell is strong outside the vehicle even while it is…
Other Dodge Stratus Coupe years
← 2001 Stratus Coupe · 2003 Stratus Coupe →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Stratus Coupe | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Stratus Coupe | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Stratus Coupe | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 Stratus Coupe | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Stratus Coupe model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.