2002 Dodge Stratus Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,748miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Dodge Stratus, 5% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,748 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving and when accelerating vehicle starts to jerk/hesitate. While at a light the rpms surge between 1000 and 3000 rpms or while sitting in park.”
NHTSA complaint #10065657, filed 2004-04, 120 miles“I have had a problem with my speedometer. I have found that when I start my Stratus the speedometer looks like it is racing to 90 or so and then back again. I have had the car in the Dodge dealer about five times for this but they don't see a problem. This has been going on for about a year or so and happens a couple of times a week.”
NHTSA complaint #10080995, filed 2004-07“I am so dissatisfied with my 2002 Dodge Stratus se. Ever since I bought my car in jan 2003, I have had more problems with this car than any other. My car leaks fluids constantly, my breaks don't work when applied, my car hesitates in all weather circumstances, my windshield makes a crackling noise, my doors squeak along with my trunk lid. Not to mention that I get anywhere from 10-15 miles per gallon for gas. I drive for about 40 min and half of my gas is gone!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10023860, filed 2003-06“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise from the dashboard as the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. In addition, the horn and the cruise control failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 69,000. Updated 09/02/14”
NHTSA complaint #10611212, filed 2014-07, 65,000 miles“The contact stated four times since purchase, the vehicle revved out of control while stopped. The brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle was shifted into neutral. The vehicle restarted and was taken to the dealership, who was unable to determine a problem. Updated 10/18/2006 - the irs time this happened the dealer noticed that the intake was very black and that the throttle was possibly sticking, causing the iac motor to overcompensate.”
NHTSA complaint #10169737, filed 2006-10, 37,748 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 13 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 18 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Stratus
48 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Stratus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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