2002 Dodge Stratus air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 19 complaints for the 2002 Dodge Stratus, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Brakes failed while applyed at 55 MPH, brake pedal went to the floor, and caused a vehicle crash. Dealer notified. The vehicle flipped over three times ejecting the passenger and injuring the driver critically. The air bag failed to deploy during the accident. The vehicle had cruise control and seat belt problem and experienced a tire blew out.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35MPH on a winding road, curving right, the steering wheel jerked and the vehicle turned left. The brakes seemed stiff when applied. The vehicle hit a fence and the driver sustained severe injuries. The airbags did not deploy, although seat belts were worn. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance agency, but no determination was made as to why the airbags failed to deploy.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Stratus
- Engine 49 complaints
- Suspension 35 complaints
- Transmission 17 complaints