2002 Dodge Stratus engine problems
49 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2002 Dodge Stratus, which is 25% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Had parked vehicle. Noticed flames coming from under the hood near the engine compartment. Fire dept called and arrived to put out flames. Cause of fire has not been determined by fire dept.
The engine stop working and I replace the engine and it did the same thing. Its the 2.7l v6 engine that has been given people a lot of problems.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Stratus
- Suspension 35 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Transmission 17 complaints