2002 Dodge Stratus service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Dodge Stratus — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 13, 2006
“I recently purchased a used 2002 dodge stratus se. I purchased this car with 35,000 miles and everything appeared in order. Suddenly one day a loud clicking noise started coming from the driver's side front wheel when the brakes were applied. I brought the vehicle in for a brake inspection for the…”
filed Nov 4, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Stratus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Stratus | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 Stratus | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 Stratus | 8 | 6% |
| 2003 Stratus | 6 | 8% |
| 2001 Stratus | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 Stratus | 27 | 13% |
| 1999 Stratus | 37 | 15% |
| 1998 Stratus | 42 | 15% |
| 1997 Stratus | 42 | 12% |
| 1996 Stratus | 62 | 11% |
| 1995 Stratus | 56 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Dodge Stratus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.