2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe has faulty starts. This problem has occurred several times, I have had it towed to the dealers twice before. There was one occasion when it didn't start, then hours later all of a sudden it did. The first time I took the vehicle to the dealers, they said it was a problem with a large evaporation leak. The second time, the dealership couldn't figure out the problem , kept the car for 4 days, then told me the car started on its own. This last time the car died when I was reversing out of a parking space. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132661, filed 2005-08, 13,000 miles“Service engine soon light keeps coming on. Car was running at extremely high rpms at times. Gas mileage was significantly lower than in the past. Dodge stated originally that the problem was the spark plugs. Replaced all spark plugs. Light came back on two weeks later. They then stated it was a problem with the pulley on the end of the crank shaft that was causing the engine to misfire and trigger the light to come on. After 10 additional days in the shop, they replaced the part. Today the light came on again and as of now are unsure what the problem is. …”
NHTSA complaint #10043323, filed 2003-10, 22,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020KEY, 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…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020KEY, 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…
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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