2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (4) · Electrical System (2) · Visibility (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (25)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-01-22 · Unknown Or Other · 146,000 mi“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.…”
2015-10-06 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“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 become available. the manufacturer could not provid…”
2014-10-18 · Electrical System · 126,537 mi · 🔥 fire“speaker in the back cargo area started smoking and caught fire and stereo shorted out. *tr…”
2011-08-23 · Visibility · 198,668 mi“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. attempted to move plastic part that would lock onto m…”
2010-08-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 89,000 mi“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 parked with the engine running. i cannot drive …”
2008-12-05 · Steering · 68,200 mi“my steering all of a sudden got locked to the left and i almost ran into and other car. i went to a repair place and they told me it was my rack and pinion. i just got back from a trip and had no problems thank god but to go out all of a sudden. it scared me pretty bad i parked the car it is to dangerous to drive. *tr…”
2008-08-29 · Unknown Or Other · 57,000 mi“i have 2 large cracks in my dash, my car is well taken care of and does not sit in direct sunlight, one crack appeared over a year ago, i was driving and all of a sudden a loud cracking noise, now again the same thing only the newest crack is much larger and still getting bigger i also hear other cracking noise while driving so i imagine it is just…”
2007-02-12 · Structure“dashboard continues to crack in several places. this raises safety concerns in terms of frontal impact and air bag deployment. vehicle was never in a crash that would cause cracks. *jb…”
2007-02-01 · Structure“i have two large cracks that have appeared in the dash of my vehicle. i do not know how the cracks occurred, they just appeared. because of the cracks, i'm afraid that in a crash the dash will fall apart and harm those individuals in the vehicle. at this point, nothing has been done to correct this problem.*jb…”
2007-01-27 · Structure · 52,000 mi“dash cover cracked and broken in several places. raises airbag deployment (safety) and aesthetic (re-sale) issues. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.