2002 Dodge Stratus Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Dodge Stratus, 3% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,400 miles.
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.
“Acorn nuts securing aluminum windshield wiper arms to their splines loosen up. Spline holes in wiper arms strip ,causing loss of wiper function. Wiper motor and linkage appear to function normally. No apparent use of locking devices (lock washer, loctite, etc.) to keep nuts tight.”
NHTSA complaint #10054382, filed 2004-01, 13,800 miles“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“While drivingin inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and off on its own. The driver noticed that the windshield wipers would pop up and stay in the upright position. The driver drove to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed determined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10115823, filed 2005-03Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 13 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Stratus
48 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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