Major Problems with Dodge Neon Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Dodge Neon

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Dodge Neon.

Model Year	Complaints
2005 Neon	92
2004 Neon	94
2003 Neon	202
2002 Neon	173
2001 Neon	144
2000 Neon	337
1999 Neon	116
1998 Neon	339
1997 Neon	390
1996 Neon	611
1995 Neon	976

Worst 3 Dodge Neon complaints

1995 Dodge Neon STEERING Victims: 7

1995 Dodge Neon STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Victims: 7

2001 Dodge Neon STEERING Victims: 6

Browse Dodge Neon complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, FRONTAL and GASOLINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Neon owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. while attempting to accelerate the vehicle would not move more than 45 mph....	818 ~ 5532 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my wife struck another vehicle in the back @ approximated 45 miles per hour with substantial front end damage to...	294 ~ 7457 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2005 dodge neon does not want to crank. when it does crank and you accelerate then rpms increase rapidly...	269 ~ 1238 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my vehicle has a problem when i accelerate. however the automatic transmission is bumpy or shudder into rough first or...	170 ~ 16076 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER chrysler dealer zanetti sent a notice of a recall for my car. the dealer does not service my vehicle nor...	143 ~ 6903 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer was driving approximately 30 mph and while coming to a right turn lost control of brakes and steering. vehicle	142 ~ 3081 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while vehicle was parked smoke came from out of the engine compartment. dealership was notified but did not resolve the	139 ~ 112578 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL purchased 05 neon in '06 w/16 000 miles. tires were already in bad shape. current incident occurred while accelerated on...	112 ~ 22525 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying brakes to slowdown they would fail to catch properly. this causes extended stopping distance. for the brakes to	109 ~ 336 miles
AIR BAGS dodge neon 2005 ran a red light hit a large van total my car. the air bags did not work....	105 ~ 36812 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was driving on the freeway for several miles and got off an off ramp. i continued to drive throughout...	94 ~ 33421 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving 20-25 mph lost control of steering wheel without warning which resulted in a collision.*ak...	83 ~ 1512 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT noises coming from the air conditioner unit. mr...	61 ~ 2295 miles
STEERING i was driving to downtown los angeles with my friends and all of a sudden there is smoke coming out...	58 ~ 27244 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING multifunction switch faulty which causes the battery to fail and the fog lights to flicker. *tr...	55 ~ 236708 miles
POWER TRAIN on or about march 1 2013 my 2005 dodge neon began to have clutch problems. on march 11 2013 i...	54 ~ 35380 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE my 2005 dodge neon leaked real badly there were huge puddles on the floor and the trunk and under back	53 ~ 51668 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while sitting at an intersection vehicle stalled. consumer restarted vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined	53 ~ 25814 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM upon purchasing my car brand new in 2004 i have had several problems with it. after a short year of...	52 ~ 15040 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was driving my car one evening when it suddenly stopped accelerating. i pulled over as best as i could...	51 ~ 13206 miles
TIRES the winter potholes in the chicago heights area caused me to have damage done to my vehicles rims and tires....	49 ~ 20754 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC complete brake system failure. after neon sat for approx 36 hours parked it was driven at hwy speeds for approx...	49 ~ 26344 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM switch started hanging up and would not go to lock position. keep working shifter and switch until it goes to	48 ~ 5152 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS started having brake problems right after buying the car brand new. at 13 000 miles braking was becoming difficult. dealer...	48 ~ 3603 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC severe shimmy at speeds above 30 mph. car is two years old with 18k and has only been serviced by...	48 ~ 250 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM horn fails when vehicle is driven in rain and does not work until replaced...	47 ~ 14320 miles
STRUCTURE leaking really bad up under the passenger side dash and having problems with the brakes. *nm...	44 ~ 30263 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING consumer was driving approximately 30 mph and while coming to a right turn lost control of brakes and steering. vehicle	41 ~ 1288 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY 2003 dodge neon hit deer at 65 mph deer hit front left fender before bouncing off windshield. glass turned into...	41
SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated the vehicle bounced while driving down a hill or coming to a stop. although the technician...	40 ~ 18296 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the vehicle would shut down completely while in motion and the steering would lock. also the hazard lights would...	40 ~ 5559 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION lower control arm bushings separated from their housing at 38 081 miles on both sides of vehicle. inspection revealed vehicle	36 ~ 13931 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE water gets in the back seat through the trunk. there usually is between 1 to 2 inches. dealer was notified.*ak...	33 ~ 6977 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i was driving my 2004 dodge neon srt4 on the evening of november 2nd 2008 when my headlights failed. they...	31 ~ 50970 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN jumps out of third gear when under pressure. *nm...	30 ~ 10936 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving at any speed brake system would lock up preventing proper operation of vehicle. dealership has examined vehicle and...	28 ~ 7287 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i bought a 2005 dodge neon sxt on december 14 2005 and just on sunday january 8 2006 the clamp...	27 ~ 20298 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2005 dodge neon se suddenly began to constantly accelerate despite the gas pedal not being pressed. braking would slow the...	25 ~ 34747 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. the contact stated that the corners on both front doors were abnormally sharp....	25 ~ 440 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS drum brake pad failure. friction materiel separeted from metal backing and caused immediate lockup of rt rear drum brake. vehicle...	24 ~ 7293 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a side rail. neither frontal air bag deployed....	23 ~ 7991 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the seal around the trunk of the vehicle leaked creating a molding smell around the trunk and rear seating of...	22 ~ 1364 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact stated the horn was not working. the horn was replaced on august 3 2004 and the problem...	22 ~ 955 miles
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC prior to recall notification consumer experienced brake failure she was informed by dealership that vehicle was safe to drive however...	22 ~ 2855 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. the contact stated that water would enter from the side of the...	21 ~ 25794 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM in rainy or wet conditions vehicle stalls unexpectly or loses all power which may cause a crash. also sometimes has	21 ~ 3333 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2005 dodge neon [xxx]. 4 cyl 2.0 ltr engine 12 326 miles i was driving in anchorage alaska on 03/06/06...	20 ~ 15286 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the contact recently purchased a vehicle and when checking out the vehicle it had serious problems. the frame was...	20 ~ 12792 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT dt: on september 24 2005 the radio caught on fire. contacted dodge they sent an investigator and consumer was still...	20 ~ 2940 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM first time car shut down was on the freeway at the time had no clue what was going on had...	20 ~ 7474 miles
SEAT BELTS i tried to latch seat belt on my dodge neon2005 but it wouldn't latch the female end is broken car	19 ~ 25526 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. while attempting to make a turn at an unknown speed the vehicle lost...	19 ~ 32208 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer was involved in a front end collision at 40 mph. upon impact air bags did not deploy. *ak during	19
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING purchased my neon brand new in sept. 2005 in the summer of 2009 i started experiencing the car misfiring...	18 ~ 11216 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: the contact owns a 2004 dodge neon srt4. the contact was involved in a collision on october 9 2005...	18 ~ 2500 miles
ENGINE i have a dodge neon 2005 and i know a few other people that have them to. i have been...	17 ~ 92158 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph the vehicle was shifted into second gear and it accelerated beyond effort....	17 ~ 14338 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while turning at 30 mph a pop was heard. the vehicle was pulled over and the...	17 ~ 7817 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING the consumer stated that the dome light and the power door locks locked off and on inadvertently. the consumer took...	17 ~ 11239 miles
EQUIPMENT shortly after i bought this car used i noticed a deformity in the windshield. over the last year it has...	16 ~ 22747 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge neon. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the key would...	15 ~ 4643 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY the sunroof has been stuck due to faulty parts and this has been a chronic problem with the majority of	15 ~ 12762 miles
WHEELS the winter potholes in the chicago heights area caused me to have damage done to my vehicles rims and tires....	15 ~ 18243 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when turning on my headlights i will see a small amount of smoke coming out the of the dash in...	15 ~ 40400 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN plastic transmission lines running through only one radiator system. one line broke doe to cold temperatures allowed antifreeze & trans...	15 ~ 19697 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact stated the horn was not working. the horn was replaced on august 3 2004 and the problem...	15 ~ 22449 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING 3/22/3 5160 mi radiator loose brakes pulse 4/7/3 5500 mi. front rotors replaced. 4/24/3 6204 mi. power steering failed (twice)...	15 ~ 344 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when applying the brakes the vehicle will start to pulsate at any speed. also extended stopping distance. contacted dealer. *ak...	15 ~ 10000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake rotors calipers. *nm...	14 ~ 1857 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer applied brakes in a sudden stop from 35 mph and the lap/shoulder belt failed to retract. this caused consumer's...	14 ~ 5571 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING neon had to have the manual transmission replaced twice within the total milage of 20 000 miles. the car was...	14 ~ 30107 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING consumer states wheels are making noise.*yd...	14
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact stated the engine stalled and died at highway speeds. when this occurred there was total loss of...	13 ~ 6087 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY when entering vehicle after a rainy night there would be condensation in and a musty odor present in vehicle. driver	13
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY upon purchasing my car brand new in 2004 i have had several problems with it. after a short year of...	12 ~ 31586 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my interior light and my gauges in my car are not working. i can't see how fast i am going...	12 ~ 22692 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING for the past year my vehicle 2002 dodge neon has been releasing water i assumed it was from the rain...	11 ~ 5182 miles
SEATS 3/22/3 5160 mi radiator loose brakes pulse 4/7/3 5500 mi. front rotors replaced. 4/24/3 6204 mi. power steering failed (twice)...	11 ~ 469 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS both front seat belts will not work. driver's side won't stay latched. passenger's side won't unlatch. *ak...	10 ~ 24395 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL for 3 to 4 weeks intermittent braking problems with car. after driving about 3 miles from start stopping at 4...	10 ~ 19840 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2000 dodge neon owned by ms. jerry kimbell of haughton louisiana burst into flames after rear end collision. 2000 neon...	10 ~ 13400 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving at 70 mph the consumer attempted to exit a freeway and the vehicle lurched and made a loud...	10 ~ 280 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving 35 mph steering column caught on fire. consumer extinguished the fire by turning off the turn signals. vehicle...	10 ~ 78319 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER consumer states wheels are making noise.*yd...	10
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING soft brakes master cylinder replaced....	10
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. the radiator clamp fell off and caused all of the radiator fluid to...	9 ~ 33 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES driving and parked car. have complete tire sidewall failure. car is 2004 dodge neon with original tires with 24 000	9 ~ 20802 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have a dodge neon 2003. january 2004 i took my car in for routine service (oil change/plugs. about a...	9 ~ 5000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION while driving 25 mph the driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the...	9
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM chronic engine oil leaks. cylinder head oil leak repaired (including front cam seal valve cover spark plug tube egr cover...	9 ~ 17416 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE damage to left side of vehicle. no safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak...	9 ~ 11667 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING grinding noise when putting vehicle in reverse gear....	9
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while backing out of a parking space engine idle increased causing loss of vehicle control. brakes failed to stop vehicle	9 ~ 8333 miles
SERVICE BRAKES on 10/6/15 my son was involved in a car accident. he was merging onto the parkway when the suv he...	8 ~ 57538 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the front frame that holds engine struts brakes steering are rotted out from rust causing major issues and possible injuries	8 ~ 63508 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge neon. when she attempted to install a child safety seat the passenger and driver...	8 ~ 17253 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*- the contact has a 2005 dodge neon with an odometer reading of 29000 miles. the contact stated that under...	8 ~ 15625 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. while driving at any speed the fuel gauge speedometer and other instrument panel...	8 ~ 126414 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving home one night on a dry 2 lane rural road traveling in a 55 mph zone at only...	8 ~ 2613 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the consumer stated that the dome light and the power door locks locked off and on inadvertently. the consumer took...	8 ~ 8938 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM we purchased a dodge neon srt/4 and 3 weeks after having the car had problem with the manifold was cherry...	8 ~ 1250 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY upon warming the car before driving to work windows steamed up badly i thought it was because of cold temp...	7 ~ 15714 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i noticed one day that a white puff of smoke came from the steering column shroud. i turned the car...	7 ~ 29600 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT in early august of 2004 i purchased a 2004 dodge neon sxt with only 8 miles on it. since december...	7 ~ 28118 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY vehicle was parked outside and rear window bubbled and then glass shattered all over back seat. dealership was aware of	7
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY when driving andfor no apparent reason and without operator operating windshield wiper switch windshield wipers will turn off and on....	7 ~ 6607 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for an alignment...	6 ~ 23807 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT lower control arm bushings falling out of control arm. *nm...	6 ~ 30306 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the vehicle would shut down completely while in motion and the steering would lock. also the hazard lights would...	6 ~ 37858 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while trveling at 40 miles down hill consumer was blinded by the sun and hit another driver on front side.	6 ~ 1667 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i have a 2000 dodge neon. there is something wrong in with the venting system. at time it will quit...	6 ~ 17753 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE i discovered that the fuel tank filler pipe had corroded and separated from the fuel filler door assembly (pipe from...	6 ~ 20000 miles
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the shoulder part of the seat belt did not work and there are problems with my brakes. *ak...	6
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my neon has 16 000 miles on it and the tires have screeched since i ibought the car. the dealership...	6
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* - the contact called regarding the 2002 dodge neon. the contact has not experienced any failures. the contact took...	5 ~ 42651 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT vehicle was not driving smoothly. consumer took the vehicle to dealer have it checked and the lower ball joints were	5 ~ 19381 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING dt: the vehicle would shut down completely while in motion and the steering would lock. also the hazard lights would...	5 ~ 7247 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving there was severe vibration in the front end. the consumer had taken the vehicle to an independent shop	5 ~ 23024 miles
COLUMN > STEERING looseness and rattle in steering column. *ak...	5 ~ 16301 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN on numerous instances my clutch would stick after depressing one more time it was released. this continued until finally it...	5
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have a 2003 dodge neon that i bought brand new with one mile on it when i took it...	5 ~ 2146 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states the vehicle stalled while driving the vehicle was towed to the dealership and consumer was informed that the...	5 ~ 12000 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	5
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE while driving 30mph steering wheel became stuck. was not able to steer & maintain control of vehicle. put on hazards....	5 ~ 20750 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY car went through a car wash and passenger exterior mirror fell off. dealer contacted and was not aware. repairwork not	5
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR air systems brake failed. yh ...	5
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE driver and passenger side glass windows exploded/popped out upon impact vehicle hit on driver's side front bumper fell off. tt...	5 ~ 7800 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN motor mounts replaced 3 times. *sd...	5
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS while driving at 40 mph it felt as though the vehicle had caught a flat. consumer pulled over and the	5 ~ 25786 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER as i was driving down the street my rear passenger end was leaning a little to the side. i was...	4 ~ 71086 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM on or about march 1 2013 my 2005 dodge neon began to have clutch problems. on march 11 2013 i...	4 ~ 108375 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE i own a 2005 dodge neon (chrysler) and the paint is coming off the car. the dealership says i have...	4 ~ 44200 miles
VISIBILITY shortly after i bought this car used i noticed a deformity in the windshield. over the last year it has...	4 ~ 26000 miles
SWITCH > FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my multi-function switch on my 2003 dodge neon short circuited and melted the plug that it connects to i have...	4 ~ 60700 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. while driving at any speed the fuel gauge speedometer and other instrument panel...	4 ~ 240191 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS upon purchasing my car brand new in 2004 i have had several problems with it. after a short year of...	4 ~ 62500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i purchased my neon in feb of 2004 shortly after my purchase my brakes began to squeak after going in...	4
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving 45 mph a loud ticking noise was heard coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. consumer drove...	4 ~ 37500 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY i have a 2003 dodge neon that i bought brand new with one mile on it when i took it...	4 ~ 2682 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST after the car was serviced for the power brake vacuum recall the "new" vacuum hose fell off within 3 miles....	4
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES interior trunk lock wasn't operable. consumer went to open the trunk and lock wouldn't unlock/ cigerette lighter and cd player...	4 ~ 12500 miles
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE after parking the vehicle on a slight incline with emergency brake fully engaged vehicle rolled backwards into the street and	4
BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brakes failed and accident occurred....	4
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING water was entering the trunk and rear floor through the brake lights. when this occurred it caused a short in...	4 ~ 100000 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cruise control went out shortyly after dealer reprogrammed pcm. rear main seal has been an ongoing problem with constant leaks....	4
PARKING BRAKE my 16 year old daughter was driving her 2004 dodge neon on the 101 freeway near santa barbara ca in...	3 ~ 28667 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. the contact stated that his vehicle becomes mobile in any gear while it...	3 ~ 14216 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*- the contact has a 2005 dodge neon with an odometer reading of 29000 miles. the contact stated that under...	3 ~ 9667 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2003 dodge neon's hood unlatched and opened . *ts the police observed that there was previous front end damage to...	3
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: headlight covers were dull and did not put out enough light at night. dealer and manufacturer had not been	3 ~ 37000 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING when applying the brakes the vehicle will start to pulsate at any speed. also extended stopping distance. contacted dealer. *ak...	3
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer involved in an accident - airbags failed to deploy. consumers vehicle was stationery when a truck impacted front end...	3
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS how many unsafe items should there be before you can request the lemon law act.when i purchase this vehicle i...	3 ~ 16000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN second damage to drivetrain was not covered by manufacturer. *ak...	3
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM defroster does not work properly because it does not clear the windshield and the side windows causing poor visibility. may	3
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN when driving at 70 mph the engine check light came on and the vehicle shut down. as the consumer was...	3
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY my car has had a problem with overheating since i had it but the service department at the dealership wpuld...	3 ~ 38667 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving steering failed resulting hitting curb. tt...	3
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS master cylinders failed/extended stopping distances. tt...	3
CHILD SEAT the consumer wanted to a send a thanks to the manufacturer for help in finding an appropriate evenflo #3672098 p2	3
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 'ive had my car since 9/94 and now with 123 000 miles. i like the shape and the color and...	3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was driving to downtown los angeles with my friends and all of a sudden there is smoke coming out...	2 ~ 143900 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. the vehicle was taken to a tire shop to have the struts replaced....	2 ~ 30444 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR vehicle is experiencing a problem with the rear coil springs. consumer was driving at approximately 15 mph and felt something...	2 ~ 22800 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 30 mph the consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. the consumer applied the brake...	2 ~ 12488 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems with starting up vehicle.*mr the vehicle was taken tot he dealer on several occasions about the starting problem. the	2
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING there has been a popping sound coming from the right side of the car since april of 2004. vehicle has...	2 ~ 958 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving a 2002 neon either the transmission/brakes locked up on the car stopping abrubtly without any warning on interstate...	2 ~ 19000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i have a 2003 dodge neon that i bought brand new with one mile on it when i took it...	2 ~ 29364 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the drivers side and passenger side rearview mirrors develop cracks over time. these cracks obstruct drivers vision. please provide any	2
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT spare tire cavity was full of water. this caused the spare to be rusted as well as the floor under...	2
TORSION BAR > SPRINGS > FRONT car was pulling to the right. dealer said a screw was loose so they tightened it. month later still pulling...	2
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM head gasket blew at 44 000 two exhuast valves not seated. no extended warranty. *ak...	2 ~ 32109 miles
HUB > WHEELS air condition failed due to compressor failure. mjs...	2 ~ 41500 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dash lights were replaced 3 times. in addition steering column smokes at speeds of 45 mph. also seat heater burned	2
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION drive shaft failed....	2
SWITCH > BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING drive shaft failed....	2
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION engine mount cracked. *sd...	2
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedals keeps sticking. *ak...	2 ~ 35000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN transverse mounted metal bolts attached to the engine broke. describe in more detail. tt...	2
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT ignition switch fire. (attorney for client)...	2
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light switch has been replaced three times. *ak...	2
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE ignition switch fire. (attorney for client)...	2 ~ 58000 miles
RIM > WHEELS while driving the front left tire blew out. this was due to the rim peeling off. *ph...	2
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT while starting up the vehicle the srs light illuminated on the dashboard and remained on. the horn also malfunctioned. the...	2
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i have a 1998 neon and water is coming thou the lights into car on floor i have seen many...	1
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT > SEAT BELTS none of my vehicles have latch supported systems although all my carseats do. is it still safe to use a...	1
CONNECTOR/CLIP > TETHER > CHILD SEAT none of my vehicles have latch supported systems although all my carseats do. is it still safe to use a...	1
LATCH STRAP > CHILD SEAT none of my vehicles have latch supported systems although all my carseats do. is it still safe to use a...	1
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT the strap that attaches the car seat base to the hook in the car is not secured to the base...	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. the radiator clamp fell off and caused all of the radiator fluid to...	1 ~ 300 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. the radiator clamp fell off and caused all of the radiator fluid to...	1 ~ 300 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES we heard a pop in our engine while driving down the highway uncertain that it was our vehicle we continued...	1 ~ 87000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i own a 1996 dodge neon. i took my car in to have the speed sensor fixed on it due...	1 ~ 137703 miles
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have had to replace the starter twice since i bought this car a year ago with only 48 000...	1
DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR for 3 to 4 weeks intermittent braking problems with car. after driving about 3 miles from start stopping at 4...	1 ~ 29900 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the contact stated while driving and when taking foot off the brake pedal the brake light illuminated in the...	1 ~ 24699 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT i have had ongoing problems with my 1996 dodge neon sport it has been inoperable for the last year...	1 ~ 50000 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION vehicle..2004 dodge neon ...shuts off with no warning while vehicle is in motion. vehicle has been in shop 3-4 times...	1
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC head gasket needed to be replace after 45 000 miles.. bought the car in 2002.. bbrakes are horrible.. brakes make...	1 ~ 48000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt: the caller said that brakes will not work one has to hit the brakes at the last minute. she...	1 ~ 130916 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ignition cylinder would not turn with key. defective key cylinder...	1 ~ 35000 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING as indicated on police report driver lost control of vehicle ran off the side of a 2 lane highway straddled...	1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT consumer complained about a control arm bushings problem. bushing are wearing out every 8 000 miles. owner contacted manufacturer and...	1 ~ 8000 miles
SWITCH > TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle experienced electrical problems there is a burning smell when the lights are on at night. the smell comes from...	1 ~ 10000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT there has been a popping sound coming from the right side of the car since april of 2004. vehicle has...	1 ~ 1916 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have had this car for two years and for the last year and half i've had this problem: the...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER serious gas leak from end of fuel module where gas seal has worn away and leaked out too much gas.	1 ~ 57063 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers activate when turn signal is used. windshield wipers will then not shut off unless ignition is turned off.*ak...	1 ~ 35600 miles
COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2000 dodge neon i bought at 32 000miles. started over heating at 34 000mi. only on really...	1 ~ 35000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i have a 2003 dodge neon that i bought brand new with one mile on it when i took it...	1 ~ 10728 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT when applying the brakes the vehicle will start to pulsate at any speed. also extended stopping distance. contacted dealer. *ak...	1
FILLING/CHARGING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the fuel filler neck is rusting. dealer notified ts...	1
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased this dodge neon vehicle from dodge dealer st. mtn ga in aug 1999-who transouth mortgage corp was the...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST complainant was traveling in his dodge neon at approximately 30 mph when he attempted to apply his brakes which did	1
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR vehicle was going 30mph over slightly raised pavement crossing an intersection and rear end started fishtailing as consumer began to...	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR when applied pressure to the brakes brake pedal hit the floor causing a collision. ts...	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the vehicle was struck from behind in the left rear. the neon was moving at approximately 5 mph and the...	1
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING hazard lights failed causing it to be dangerous to speed (fear of further delays) to the emergency room (residence out	1
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR brakes malfunctioned. brakes squeak and are slugish....	1
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY brakes failed and accident occurred....	1
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dash lights were replaced 3 times. in addition steering column smokes at speeds of 45 mph. also seat heater burned	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs brake sensor light continues to come on for anti-lock brake system. *ak...	1
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake fluid keeps running out if the vehicle. took the vehicle to the dealer and the problem is still not	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ms. richardson is not satisfied with the set date to get the vehicle repaired under the recall( jan. 1 1996)	1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE idle air control module failed. *sd...	1
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY drive shaft failed....	1
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES grinding noise when putting vehicle in reverse gear....	1
MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE opened the passenger's side door opened and closed it and glass cracked keys wouldn't open the trunk sometimes in park	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING while driving vehicle under snowy or rainy conditions the vehicle goes into a slide. consumer states almost ran into a	1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION the gear shift interferes with passanger while driving the passenger has knocked the gear shift out of drive. yh...	1

FAQ

What year Dodge Neon is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 11 years, Dodge Neon models of 2005, 2004, 1999 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Dodge Neon?

Dodge Neon models of 1995 and 1996 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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