2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,251 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Cracks in the dashboard. Car doesn't sit in much direct sunlight. Appeared out of nowhere. I am concerned about safety issues regarding airbags. Also not aesthetically pleasing on otherwise nice inter”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2016 · Unknown or other
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge stratus coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v338000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time fr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2015 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Dodge Stratus (Stratus 4 Door). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 25–27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/2.7/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S4); Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Dodge Stratus Coupe model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Stratus Coupe model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe | 0 | 32 |
| 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe | 0 | 13 |
| 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe | 0 | 16 |
| 2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 Dodge Stratus Coupe | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe
How do I know if my 2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.