Car hesitated to go into gear, next day, just driving down the road and it stops pulling. The transmission went completely out,right in the middle of an intersection!hauled it to a garage, the transmission is completely shot. Will cost $1200.00 to $1500.00 to replace. If someone was in heavy traffic when this happened this would be extremely dangerous! From what I have been reading this is a very common problem in these vehicles. It is a 2002 dodge stratus se.I will have to borrow the money to have it fixed, as so many people have from what I have read about these and many other dodge vehicles.
2002 Dodge Stratus transmission complaints
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1st occurree was shortly after purchasing the vehicle. Engine light came on, needed new egr valve. After full inspection of vehicle on a very bright day I found slices in side walls of two tires and the door panel drivers side was broken. Car brought to dealer, said to have ordered parts and replaced tires. Tires not replaced. Few weeks later, front tire blow out. Major ordeal with dealer and warranty company to be re-imbursed. Shortly after that car became very sluggish, check engine light came on and an odor or burning rubber was present. Brought vehicle to dealer was informed the soleinoid to transmission was cligged andwas replaced at my cost. Two weekes later the entire transmission went vehicle had 58,000 miles. Had vehicle towed to a dealer close by to have repairs completed, place of purchase dealer stated noone works on our vehicles. Car transported and transmission replaced. Next after transmission was replaced, same problem occurred and vehicle became disabled, results a speed control sensor in transmission was replaced at my cost out of pocket. Again just yesterday, vehicle became disabled, towed to dealer now awaiting disposition.
Engine light came on 9/15/04, took it to dealer on 9/16/04 and was informed the transmission was bad and needed replaced. My car at the time of faliure had 43,125 miles on and that is it, there was no prior warning or knowledge of the transmission going bad, I have had the car serviced just as the manual says to and there was no warning. The consequences of this is it cost me $1325 dollars to have the transmission re-built. The entire transmission had to be re-built.*a
Consumer complained about a transmission problem. While stepping on the accelerator pedal transmission did not goe into gear. Consumer heard a whining sound, then vehicle popped, and went into gear. However, the whining sound did not not stop.
While parked, the vehicle engage into drive or reverse. *ak the knob was extremely sensitive and the least little touch and or bump would change the gears. *sc
While driving at 20 MPH automatic transmission failed.
Transmission is leaking about 1qt of fluid per week. Only 15,000. Miles on the vehicle.
The vehicle experienced a problem with the transmission. Please provide further details..................
Consumer states while driving at normal speed vehicle is jerking.
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!!!!!
Within one week of purchase the consumer had to have a new transmission installed. Now the brake lights illuminated when the vehicle made turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the consumer was told that they will not look at it because the vehicle was not under warranty. The consumer wants to know what she can do.
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