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Used 2002 Dodge Stratus Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.13 out of 5 stars

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Duhd, 02/20/2003
2002 Dodge Stratus SE Plus 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

When I bought this car, I would have said it was a 10. It had looks, smooth ride, low noise, roomy interior, and power. About 8 months and only 5,000 miles later, it developed a vibration and growling noise. After five visits to the dealer (who really didn't want to work on it) and a letter to Chrysler (who said if I didn't like the dealer, take it somewhere else), the possible cause was the transmission. With some research I found out that this troublesome transmission was the same one used in prior years only to be renamed. Would I buy this car again even though it has looks, comfort, power, etc..? NO! Maybe I just got the lemon of the bunch.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

I love my Stratus

ladycook, 07/07/2002
2002 Dodge Stratus SE 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I absolutely love my Stratus. It is beautiful! I get compliments on it almost daily. And it is one of the most fun to drive cars I've ever had.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Dodge needs some work

collegemike1, 06/16/2008
2002 Dodge Stratus R/T 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car 05/2006 and when I test drove the car it was flawless. I fell in love! But months down the road, one thing after another happened. First it was the awful windshield complications, then the noisy dashboard which in actuality cracked somehow, the brake rotors I have to constantly get replaced, the rear view mirror wiring is really awful I have to rig it everyday just to get light in my car at night, my radio completely went out had to completely buy a new radio system, motor mount, don't even get me started on engine complications. Too much to detail. Couldn't pay me enough to buy another Dodge. Wouldn't recommend Dodge. Period.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

02 Stratus SE V6

moparenthusiast, 12/06/2003
2002 Dodge Stratus SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought my Stratus SE V6 in Jan. of this year with 18,--- miles on it. Performance is definately more then most people expect it to be, so it's fun getting on the gas. After about a month of owning the car, my interior brake light kept comming on and my brakes made a moaning noise. Took it to the dealership and they said "nothing was wrong". Recently took it back to the dealership and they determined that my rotors needed to be replaced. Also, now my transmission leaks. I still have about 6,000 miles left on my warranty so I'm sure the Dodge dealership will tell me my transmission doesn't leak for another 6,001 miles. Won't buy another used dodge.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

crap!!!!

mcujiu, 07/20/2003
2002 Dodge Stratus SE Plus 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had my stratus for only one year. All i drive is highway miles, the easiest miles on your car. Well, now that my warenty is almost up i have had to replace the tourq converter, and the front tie rods. What else is going to break once my warrenty is up? All i have been hearing now is how cheap dodge has been making their cars. I am starting to beleive it. I wont buy another chystler product.

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