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Used 2002 Dodge Stratus Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I have ever owned

GZ, 10/30/2018
2002 Dodge Stratus ES 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Best car I have ever owned. I am 67

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Wow...My first new car!

DJ Cha Cha, 10/04/2003
2002 Dodge Stratus ES 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I've owned a 1969 Plymouth Valiant for 10 years. This is my first "new" car and I'm loving every moment. I do agree with everyone on here writing good reviews. I'm surprised at the great fuel economy for a v6 and love the tight suspension. I just put 18 inch wheels with 225/40/18 tires on it and man do they grab the curves of the road. I have not seen many of these cars around the Medford Oregon area. I get a lot of compliments on my car and everyone wants to know what it is. All in all I can't complain. I pray that I don't have the head gasket problem that I've read about in the late '90s models.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2002 Stratus SXT a good value

cdf, 08/17/2005
2002 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my 2nd Stratus, and for the money it is a great deal. I had only one minor electrical problem with the A/C unit and the dealer fixed it promptly. The car should come standard with window guards as the roofline will leak the water in without them. The seating is very comfy as well as the ride. The sound system is more than adequate for a base vehicle. Fuel economy is reasonable at 25 city/30 highway. it's a nice vehicle for the money. Chrysler cars will be parked in my driveway for a long time if they keep this price/value relationship

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Stressed out Stratus

Stressed out stratus, 12/10/2008
2002 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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At only 54,300 miles the outer tie-rod snapped at joint. Vehicle is not driven hard or abusively. More problems found at time of oil change maintenance 60,000 miles. Good thing I purchased the extended warranty. Oil leak from front of engine. Transmission fluid leak from solinoid pack on side of transmission. Warranty covers work and I pay $100 deductable.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Lemon

alitap0408, 02/19/2010
2002 Dodge Stratus R/T 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this car three years old about four years ago. It performed great for about the first year and then it was a slippery slope not to mention an expensive one from there. I have replaced three transmissions (yes you read it right this is an automatic) and three batteries. The thing eats brake roaters for breakfast and I have to replace them about every 6 thousand miles as they warp. My lovely now has patches of white where the paint has done some sort of baking (it has been in a garage the whole time. The factory tinting on all of the windows has decided to start crawling down the windows.I think Dodge should be ashamed of themselves for putting such a poor quality vehicle on the road.

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