2002 Dodge Stratus Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 150 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Dodge Stratus overview page.
What owners report
“I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 DODGE STRATUS ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE ENGINE DIES. I COASTED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT RAMP AND ATTEMPTED…”NHTSA complaint 10302048 — filed 01/23/2010
“DURING DAILY DRIVING MY DODGE STRATUS 2.7 MOTOR FAILED. AFTER TAKING TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD IT WAS CAUSE BY ENGINE SLUDGE AND THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10242360 — filed 09/15/2008
“2.7L ENGINE FAILURE. TENSIONER FOR PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN FAILED TO EXTEND. 2 O RINGS MISSING ON TENSIONER . OIL SLUDGE IN ENGINE. OIL PASSAGES ALMOST…”NHTSA complaint 10238167 — filed 08/14/2008
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Dodge Stratus have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2002 Dodge Stratus: 26 of 150 complaints on file (17.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Dodge Stratus have in total?
150 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
