transmission problem
8.6
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$2,033.00
Average Mileage:
62,603 miles
Number of complaints:
13 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- replaced transmission (3 reports)
- new transmission installed by dealer (2 reports)
- rebuilt by independent repair shop (2 reports)
- got rid of it (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2002 Dodge Stratus transmission failed
2007Jun 09
Stratus SE 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 87,000 miles
BYE THE WAY THE SHOP THAT INSTALLED MY TRANSMISSION CRACKED THE CASING AND NOW IM LEAKING SEVERE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND HE WONT FIX IT!!!!!!
2007Apr 17
(reported on)Stratus SE 4cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 60,500 miles
The transmission completely went at 60K miles. The car was well maintained and most of the miles were highway. The dodge dealership gave me a quote of $3600 to replace with a refurbished tranny. Yeah, you can get one cheaper at other shops but no warranty.
Besides the tranny I think the injectors were clogged also, or some fuel system problem. Occ'l & inexplicable loss of power. I never had it looked at but it would have caught up with me eventually.
I would suggest to all of you out there that own this vehicle get rid of it as soon a possible. If you're looking at buying one don't unless it is close to free. I knew this car had problems but thought I could get another 20K out of it.
Anyway, I sold it for $500 and just bought an '02 Toyota Camry with 60K. Beautiful car so far and very solid. I think it'll last me for awhile.
2007Nov 08
(reported on)Stratus EX 2.4L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 74,000 miles
Car has been well taken care of all fluids change regularly....Started with a hard shift and just got worst.....This is really sorry for dodge....Very displeased.....
2007Jul 20
(reported on)Stratus SE V6
- Automatic transmission
- 33,000 miles
right after my engine died my transmission went also.
2006Dec 11
(reported on)Stratus SE
- Automatic transmission
- 65,128 miles
I am the second owner of this vehicle. So they tell me I am not covered under the 70,000 mile powertrain warrenty. Problem happend to my husbands car 5 months ago. Was covered, but I am not. Diamer Chrysler no help. Waiting to see what this is going to cost me. Will never by a Dodge / Chrysler vehicle again. Left stranded on the side of the road in cold rainy weather. Now have a repair of at least $1,000 during the holidays.
2006Dec 05
(reported on)Stratus ES V6
- Automatic transmission
- 98,500 miles
Check engine light came on. brought it to a shop and they said it was just a sensor. Months later, the car would not go into gear. clutches burnt up and had to replace transmission.
2006Sep 11
(reported on)Stratus
- 72,300 miles
Interesting all these problems. I just want the car back so I can go buy a Toyota. Father was an employee of Chrysler for over 35 years. Car isn't even 4 years old and 80% of the mileage is highway. What a waste of money.
2006Mar 30
(reported on)Stratus SE
- 60,000 miles
I bought my Stratus in April 2005 and in November I had to replace the transmission. It only had 60k miles on it!
2006Mar 28
(reported on)Stratus SE
- 68,000 miles
I bought my stratus in April 2005 and in November I had to replace the transmission. It only had 60k miles on it! If that's not enough, last week (march) my transmission blew again! I havn't even had the car a year yet!
2006Mar 01
(reported on)Stratus SE
- 68,800 miles
Check engine light came on. Then the transmission failed. It took over a week to fix and I had to pay for my own rental car. I am not sure how long this repair will last.
2005Jul 16
(reported on)Stratus
- 58,816 miles
Coming onto a 4 lane divided highway when the transmission just gave out. No forward or reverse gears. I was the last of five others in our work group to have this problem. At least the repairs won't be on my dime; the leasing company will take it on the chin.
2003Jan 02
(reported on)Stratus STX
- 3,800 miles
My brand new car started shifting funny and within 50 miles had completely failed. Dearly repaired under warranty, but took over 2 weeks to do it. Paid for rental car for one week since it took so long. how long will it last?????
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2008Feb 23
Stratus
It all started THREE days after I purchased the car from a certified Dodge dealer. My car, out of nowhere, started jerking when I accelerated. It then started jerking when I braked. It escalated to the point where I couldn't go over 20 mph without the car jerking ridiculously and then stalling. So, I put on my hazards forty minutes away from my house and went 15 mph. The whole way there. And Las Vegas doesn't exactly have the most sympathetic people. Anyway... I did some research and concluded that my car could be fixed with a simple balancing of my tires. I brought my car into Big O Tires and they balanced my tires. I drove away and made it to 40 mph and celebrated. Oh but lo and behold as soon as I started to break my f*#cking car started to shake again. I brought it back to the mechanics so they could do a diagnostic. They said the car couldn't even finish up the diagnostic so it had to be a transmission problem!!! Now I had no warranty on this car whatsoever but I had gotten the car three days ago. Fu#k that. They were taking it back. And.... the Dodge Dealer I got it from did just that! We had to cancel all the paperwork, etc. etc. They said the car was BEYOND repair. Which is so cute and comforting because if it's so bad then why didn't they notice that before they sold it to me? Hmm. Well I'm glad I got rid of that piece of shit vehicle. I had it for 3 days and good job for Dodge because that's all I needed to make a personal oath on never getting an American ESPECIALLY DODGE car again.
Amber H.
Las Vegas, NV, USA
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