2002 DODGE STRATUS Suspensionrearshock Absorber Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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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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All Suspensionrearshock Absorber Complaints

#10195999 |
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
#10168458 |
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
#10161816 |
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
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