Two problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Dodge Stratus based on all problems reported for the 2002 Stratus.
I bought my 2002 Dodge Stratus in October of 2004. The dealership told me there was still the factory warranty on it but failed to tell me it expired in one week. It was at this one week mark I took my car in for a ticking noise to three different places, two of them Dodge dealers and they told me there was no problem. As the noise got worse, I took the car back to a dealership and they told me my timing chain was going out and could ruin my whole engine at any time. The cost of repair was $800. I had to fight with Chrysler that a car this new should not have this problem before they agreed to pay half. I have also had to recently replace my starter October 2006 after the fuse blowing three times of which I had to have my car towed to a mechanic in addition to paying for repairs. I hate this car!!!!!!.
I am so dissatisfied with my 2002 Dodge Stratus se. Ever since I bought my car in Jan 2003, I have had more problems with this car than any other. My car leaks fluids constantly, my breaks don't work when applied, my car hesitates in all weather circumstances, my windshield makes a crackling noise, my doors squeak along with my trunk lid. Not to mention that I get anywhere from 10-15 miles per gallon for gas. I drive for about 40 min and half of my gas is gone!!! this vehicle is a hazard to the road and anyone or thing it comes in contact with :-( I never recommend my car to anyone and am ashamed to say it's mine. Dodge is definately one dealer that I wil never ever ever buy another car from!!!!!.