2002 DODGE STRATUS Suspensionrearshock Absorber Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionrearshock Absorber Issues in the 2002 DODGE STRATUS
3 suspensionrearshock absorber complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE STRATUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspensionrearshock Absorber Complaints
REAR SHOCK UPPER MOUNT ATTACKED BY CORROSION, VEHICLE ONLY 4.5 YEARS OLD AND 60,500 MILES. UN-PAINTED POT METAL LIKE MATERIAL BROKE UP INTO MULTIPLE PIECES WITHOUT WARNING. ONE MINUTE VEHICLE DROVE FINE, HIT A TYPICAL PAVEMENT EXPANSION JOINT CAUSING A LIGHT CLUNK TO DEVELOP. WITHIN TWO MILES I PULLED OVER TO INSPECT BECAUSE THE HAMMERING IN THE SUSPENSION GOT SO BAD. FOUND THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WAS NO LONGER RETAINED AT THE UPPER END. VEHICLE COULD STILL BE DRIVEN HOME GENTLY BUT THERE WAS NOTHING RETAINING THE COIL SPRING TO THE BODY OTHER THAN GRAVITY. BOTH UPPER MOUNTS WERE REPLACED WITH PAINTED REPLACEMENT PARTS FROM THE DEALER. THE LEFT REAR MOUNT HAD NOT FAILED YET, BUT CORROSION WAS RAPIDLY TURNING IT INTO POWDER FROM THE TOP DOWN. *TR
REAR STRUT MOUNT PLATES DISINTEGRATED TURNED TO POWDER CREATING UNSAFE CONDITION WITH REAR SUSPENSION. REPLACED STRUT AND PLATES. HAVE PIECES WHAT IS LEFT OF IT. *JB
I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND DROVE OVER A SLIGHT DEPRESSION IN THE PAVEMENT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE PASSENGER RIGHT REAR. THE LOUD BANGING SOUND CONTINUED AS LONG AS THE CAR WAS DRIVEN. I NOTICED A COMPROMISE IN THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REGISTERED REPAIR SHOP WHERE I HAVE BEEN A CUSTOMER FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS. I WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SINCE THE REAR STRUT PLATE TOP MOUNT HAD DISINTEGRATED DUE TO THE FACT THEY WERE MADE OUT OF ALUMINUM. THE DRIVER REAR STRUT MOUNT WAS ON THE VERGE OF BREAKING APART ALSO. IT APPEARS THAT ROAD SALT PROBABLY CONTRIBUTED TO THIS SITUATION. THE REPLACEMENT MOUNTS PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER WERE NOT MADE OF ALUMINUM. THE FOLLOWING REPAIR/PARTS WAS PERFORMED: REAR SHOCK & OR STRUT ASSEMBLY (2), UPPER SHOCK MOUNT (2). *JB
Other 2002 DODGE STRATUS Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
26 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
16 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Air Bags
12 complaints
Suspensionrear
10 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
5 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint