2002 Dodge Stratus suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 35 complaints for the 2002 Dodge Stratus, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
My car has a bad noise and popping sound in the front end. I was turning out of my moms driveway when my front passenger tire collapsed in .. My upper ball joint broke . After my car was jacked up my lower a arm and ball joint was broke .. I replaced everything . A week later the driver side ball joint had to be replaced . My car still makes a aweful sound like something is about to brake . Should I replace every part in the front . Cause it dangerous for myself and my child .
I got in my car to drive home and as soon as I started the car and turned the wheel just a little, I hear a popping sound coming from the steering wheel. The light on the dashboard came on stating "air bag". I have already had problems with the ball joints I had to replace myself and other issues with this car. Now I have a faulty air bag that is making noise every time I turn the wheel. I also found out I have no horn. It does not work since the air bag is faulty.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Stratus
- Engine 49 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Transmission 17 complaints