Dodge Stratus Vehicle Speed Sensor in US

The vehicle speed sensor on the Dodge Stratus is a single component whose data feeds multiple vehicle systems at once on your Stratus. When it fails on the Dodge Stratus, the effects appear across your Stratus speedometer, transmission, cruise control, and ABS simultaneously, making diagnosis less straightforward than a fault that affects only one system on the Dodge Stratus.

Signs of a Failing Vehicle Speed Sensor on the Dodge Stratus

• Speedometer on your Dodge Stratus reading zero, displaying erratically, or showing an inaccurate speed
• Harsh, erratic, or delayed transmission shifting on the Stratus, the TCM uses speed data to determine shift points
• Cruise control on your Dodge Stratus refuses to engage or cuts out unexpectedly during use
• ABS or traction control warning lights illuminated on the Stratus dashboard
• Check engine light on your Dodge Stratus with stored codes P0500, P0501, or P0502
• Stratus transmission entering limp mode, locking into a single gear to prevent damage

Transmission-Mounted vs. Wheel-Mounted Speed Sensors on the Dodge Stratus

On older Dodge Stratus vehicles and most rear-wheel-drive designs, a dedicated transmission-mounted speed sensor monitors output shaft speed on the Stratus and serves as the primary reference for the Stratus speedometer and transmission control module. On modern Dodge Stratus front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive platforms, wheel hub sensors serve the dual function of ABS speed sensing and vehicle speed data delivery on the Stratus, one sensor feeding multiple Dodge Stratus systems from a single mounting point.

Why GeoBrakes for the Dodge Stratus Vehicle Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy is the defining specification for a Dodge Stratus vehicle speed sensor. A sensor that generates the wrong pulse frequency for your Stratus control modules produces incorrect speedometer readings, mis-timed transmission shifts, and inaccurate ABS calibration on your Dodge Stratus, even if it passes a basic resistance test. Every speed sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to the correct signal frequency for the Dodge Stratus exact year, make, model, and sensor position.

Frequently Asked Questions - Dodge Stratus Vehicle Speed Sensor

Can a faulty speed sensor affect the transmission on my Dodge Stratus?

Yes. The Dodge Stratus transmission control module relies on vehicle speed data to calculate correct shift timing. A failed Stratus speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, delayed upshifts, incorrect downshifts, or trigger Stratus limp mode.

Will a bad vehicle speed sensor turn on the check engine light on my Dodge Stratus?

Yes. A failed Dodge Stratus vehicle speed sensor typically stores fault codes P0500, P0501, or P0502. Depending on the Stratus, it may also trigger ABS, traction control, or transmission warning lights simultaneously.

Is the vehicle speed sensor the same as the ABS wheel speed sensor on my Dodge Stratus?

On many modern Dodge Stratus vehicles, yes, wheel hub sensors serve both the ABS system and vehicle speed sensing simultaneously on your Stratus. On older Stratus vehicles with transmission-mounted speed sensors, they are separate components. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm the correct sensor type for your Dodge Stratus.