Four problems related to front suspension lower ball joint 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.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving and making a turn, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver side lower control arm and ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and two weeks later the clicking noise recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the control arm was cracked. The control arm and ball joint was replaced for a second time and two weeks later the failure recurred for a third time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 191,300.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Stratus. The contact was pulling into a parking lot at approximately 10 mph when he heard a loud noise outside the vehicle. The front control arm lower ball joint had fallen. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop but the vehicle had not been diagnosed when the complaint was filed. The contact called the dealership but was informed that he would have to be pay a diagnostic fee to have the vehicle inspected. The current and failure mileages were approximately 77,000.
Lower ball joint recall.
Lower ball joint failure (separation) on right front of 2002 Dodge Stratus, pulling in to driveway, under normal driving conditions.