2002 Dodge Stratus R/T Coupe review from North America
"It's a great car for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have not been able to find many faults and spend a considerable amount of time looking.
The only thing I've found is the pedal that's fixed to the floor under the left foot half fell off. The plugs that held it in place popped out. I was able to fix myself quickly, but is a reoccurring problem.
General comments?
I recommend it the car is awesome. I was going to buy a jeep until I drove this car on a whim. Its got everything you could want.
Its fast (I've had mine up to 120 without effort) sporty, comfortable, quick and it turns heads everywhere I go. It also has the room to bring my two kids without crushing their feet.
Some of the surprises I got after buying it were, The trunk is roomy, the sound system is clean\clear and has plenty of base, Its quiet when you roll the windows up and its the first car I've had that got the quoted mileage 29+ MPG.
Some of the things that I'm not happy with.
There is only one cup holder in the center console. Two would have been ideal.
Rain pours into the car when you open the window because there is no frame around the glass and there isn't anything offered by Dodge to correct this.
It has a large turning radius. It takes a little bit to get used to this in parking situations or pulling a U turn.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 10234 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Neon |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2002 |

