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US recalls (2)
Air bags: frontal, passenger side
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags: frontal, passenger side
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Owner complaints (150)
Owners filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge Stratus (10 crashes, 4 fires, 11 injuries reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 186).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 48 | |
| Suspension | 31 | |
| Power train | 21 | |
| Air bags | 19 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Electrical system | 9 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Dodge Stratus.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Dodge Stratus 2-DR | – | – | – | – |
| 2002 Dodge Stratus 4-DR | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Dodge Stratus version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Stratus 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Stratus 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Stratus 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Stratus 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Stratus 3.0 L Automatic (S4) | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Stratus 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Stratus 3.0 L Automatic (S4) | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Stratus 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Stratus 4 Door 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Stratus 4 Door 2.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Stratus 4 Door 2.7 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Stratus 4 Door 2.7 L Automatic (S4) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
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