Table 1 shows three common visibility related problems of the 2002 Dodge Stratus.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Blower problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems |
While using the air conditioning, the blower motor will only work on high. Had the car serviced at the dealership in clarkston, mi and it was found that the resister on the blower motor was defective. Part was replaced under warranty in 2004. Issue occurred again in July of 2005. Warranty has expired and my husband replaced the resistor in July of 2005. Is this a high failure unit on the 2002 Dodge Stratus?.
While drivingin inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and off on its own. The driver noticed that the windshield wipers would pop up and stay in the upright position. The driver drove to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed determined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.
Acorn nuts securing aluminum windshield wiper arms to their splines loosen up. Spline holes in wiper arms "strip",causing loss of wiper function. Wiper motor and linkage appear to function normally. No apparent use of locking devices (lock washer, loctite, etc. ) to keep nuts tight.