Major Problems with 1997 Dodge Neon Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 1997 Dodge Neon
1997 Dodge Neon
FRONTAL
Victims: 3
1997 Dodge Neon
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Victims: 2
1997 Dodge Neon
FRONTAL
Victims: 2
Browse 1997 Dodge Neon complaints by category
Problems with ENGINE, GASOLINE and FRONTAL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Neon owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING head gasket blown consumer believes vehicle should be recalled. nlm... |
148
~ 4832 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING brakes vibrate badly causing rotors to wear out and break. yh ... |
45
~ 1989 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS right front brake did not lock up when applied for a sudden stop at 30 mph. vehicle crashed and air |
31
~ 6452 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN have also had transmission electrical failure and brake failure at low mileage very unhappy. *ak... |
21
~ 3211 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER road noise inside vehicle is unbearable.... |
19
|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING temperature gauge alarm went off warning consumer that vehicle was running hot. vehicle was towed to the dealership and mechanic |
17
~ 20813 miles |
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes squeak.... |
17
|
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING help ! it was just seven months ago i purchase a 1997 neon. i was so happy i was going... |
11
~ 5051 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL sudden acceleration experienced causing an accident no deployment of air bag during collision. brake failure on occasion contributing to collision.... |
10
|
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal feels like it bottems out especially when first driven.moving under 10mph car continues to move and brakes are... |
10
|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM have also had transmission electrical failure and brake failure at low mileage very unhappy. *ak... |
9
~ 19630 miles |
| AIR BAGS sudden acceleration experienced causing an accident no deployment of air bag during collision. brake failure on occasion contributing to collision.... |
9
~ 27556 miles |
| BODY > STRUCTURE biggest concern at this point is the air and water leak. this has gone all the way up to the... |
8
|
| FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING exhaust manifold has failed twice within six months. radiator fan relay failed and dealer stated there was no recall or |
7
~ 40214 miles |
| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS in the fist month i had the vehicle it blew 4 oxygen sensors.when you go to brake the left turn... |
7
|
| TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE every time it rains our trunk gets soaked and the water moves through the floor board carpet and soakes the |
6
|
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING in the fist month i had the vehicle it blew 4 oxygen sensors.when you go to brake the left turn... |
6
|
| TIRES tires failed at 20 000 miles causing damage to vehicle. *yc... |
6
|
| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my car has had to have a circut board fuel pump fuel filter and new gaskets at only two years... |
5
~ 9600 miles |
| ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM help ! it was just seven months ago i purchase a 1997 neon. i was so happy i was going... |
5
|
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE door rubs against the hinges and is bent inward. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. door makes noises when opening and |
5
|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes fail without warning.... |
5
~ 12400 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS window seals failed due to air leak.... |
5
~ 2000 miles |
| DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal feels like it bottems out especially when first driven.moving under 10mph car continues to move and brakes are... |
5
|
| INTERIOR LIGHTING i bought this neon in august of 1998 it has been nothing but problems since purchase. i have had to... |
4
|
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM circuit board behind instrument panel caught fire as i drove sending smoke through dash both to left and right of... |
4
|
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the vehicle overheated when the air conditioning was on a engine at idle. heater was turned on to cool vehicle.... |
4
|
| ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belts failed during collision.... |
4
|
| STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving on highway the vehicle stalled causing driver to loose control of vehicle because steering wheel locked up. driver... |
4
|
| PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING window seals failed due to air leak.... |
4
|
| 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my car had exactly 12000 miles on it when purchased. at around mile 43000 the car began to leak oil.... |
4
|
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING plastic headlight lens became foggy after 3 years of service. included cracking and glazing. result was reduced light intensity available |
3
~ 49000 miles |
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY head gasket blew. oxygen sensor blew. left rear brake pad fell off and jammed in the drum rendering the vehicle... |
3
|
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING like so many others the head gasket on my young neon has blown.i have also had problems with brakes squealing... |
3
|
| FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING in the fist month i had the vehicle it blew 4 oxygen sensors.when you go to brake the left turn... |
3
|
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pump failed.... |
3
~ 24000 miles |
| POWER TRAIN transmission clunks.... |
3
|
| CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS independent shop replaced twice the front brake pads/rotors and the caliper pin. also engine head gasket was leaking oil. *ak... |
2
|
| EQUIPMENT dodge neon 1997 i found out today the head gasket was cracked i was told by 4 different mechanics 2... |
2
~ 69000 miles |
| STRUCTURE problem: water leaking into the trunk through the taillight filled the spare tire well and soaked into the back seat.... |
2
|
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle would overheat if it was sitting at stop light. dealer replaced jumper wiring and radiator fan relay.also manufacturer had |
2
~ 24000 miles |
| RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i bought this neon in august of 1998 it has been nothing but problems since purchase. i have had to... |
2
|
| PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS head gasket blew. oxygen sensor blew. left rear brake pad fell off and jammed in the drum rendering the vehicle... |
2
|
| ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR help ! it was just seven months ago i purchase a 1997 neon. i was so happy i was going... |
2
|
| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM well lets see the first defect was a fan relay which was replaced 5 times before a wiring defect was... |
2
|
| ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE no summary listed for this vehicle. *ak... |
2
~ 52500 miles |
| FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the oxygen sensor and head gasket failed. *slc... |
2
|
| STEERING steering: driving approximately 15mph and went over speed bump steering locked up and could not steer car left or right... |
2
~ 83900 miles |
| FRONT > SUSPENSION defective front suspension.... |
2
|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tire/wheel balancing problems causing front end vibrations.... |
2
|
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i have talked to other people with neons made in 97 and they seem to have the same problems. also... |
2
|
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM catalytic converter failure. ... |
2
|
| BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have talked to other people with neons made in 97 and they seem to have the same problems. also... |
2
|
| WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS electrical buzzer problems.... |
2
|
| 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
|
| FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge neon. while placing fuel into the vehicle the filler tube fell to the ground... |
1
~ 120000 miles |
| 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 |
| MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS head gasket needed to be replace after 45 000 miles.. bought the car in 2002.. bbrakes are horrible.. brakes make... |
1
~ 48000 miles |
| FRONT > SEAT BELTS march 1 2005 stopped on a hilled highway intersection of frankford avenue and solly ave philadelphia pa 19136. light was... |
1
~ 102000 miles |
| MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT oil leakage head gasket replaced 2x in 1997 again head gasket is blown cam and transmission leakage also. car has... |
1
~ 88000 miles |
| SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle's brakes malfunctioned.*mr the vehicle had other problems such as a bad battery alternator three turn signal switches a blown... |
1
|
| LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle's brakes malfunctioned.*mr the vehicle had other problems such as a bad battery alternator three turn signal switches a blown... |
1
|
| RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i just bought this 97 dodge neon with only 23 000 miles on it. the a/c has a leak in... |
1
~ 23000 miles |
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS recall 97v080000/air bag: while driving the bell alarm went off and then the air bag light senor came on and... |
1
|
| GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM engine check light came on and engine was running rough. dealer determined egr valve had failed and had to be |
1
|
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS both rear retractors will not lock properly when brakes are applied in an emergency situation. dealer was notified and unwilling... |
1
|
| CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT spare tire cavity was full of water. this caused the spare to be rusted as well as the floor under... |
1
|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the first problem i had with this car was the head gasket blew out. chrysler agreed to pay for it... |
1
|
| LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS while driving wheel went flat. started to change the tire & noticed the studs had broken completely. had vehicle towed |
1
|
| COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR consumer states vehicle is experiencing a oil leak that may result in a fire. dealer notified. please provide additional information. |
1
|
| CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN alvin dodge states that i have "hard lip seals" - should be soft and pliable. internal clutch failure. other parts |
1
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| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the attachment which covers the airbag / horn assembly is loose and can be pulled off. *yc... |
1
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| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING exhaust manifold has failed twice within six months. radiator fan relay failed and dealer stated there was no recall or |
1
|
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my car has had to have a circut board fuel pump fuel filter and new gaskets at only two years... |
1
|
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery light came on and won't go off. vehicle is hard to start due to a short within ignition switch. |
1
|
| DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE in the words of the chrysler fire investigator. "... fire appears to have started after the vehicle sustained a hard... |
1
|
| PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was parked child's foot hit the gear shift when attempting to get a bag out the vehicle rolled back.... |
1
|
| MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving vehicle would stall out due to engine failure caused by spark plugs burned out for unknown reason. vehicle |
1
|
| RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the driver and passenger seats do not lock so if someone is sitting in the back of the car and... |
1
|
| POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC well lets see the first defect was a fan relay which was replaced 5 times before a wiring defect was... |
1
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| RACK AND PINION > STEERING intermittently while driving the vehicle and making hard left or right turns the steering wheel becomes hard to turn and |
1
|
| BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE a split on left side of all 1997 dodge neon bumpers. dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. |
1
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| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE o ring in the fuel rail cracked causing a fuel leak which may cause a fire. please provide further information. |
1
|
| VISIBILITY window seals failed due to air leak.... |
1
|
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gas tank is leaking. consumer wa sinformed by dealer that this is a common problem with this type of gas |
1
|
| SEAT BELTS driver's and the rear seat clip which locks buttom of the seat belt broke causing the seat belt to be... |
1
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| WHEELS tire/wheel balancing problems causing front end vibrations.... |
1
|
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i have talked to other people with neons made in 97 and they seem to have the same problems. also... |
1
|
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN bucks violently when in second gear.... |
1
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| SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING went to turn on headlights and switch broke off in consumer's hand. was not able to have headlights on.*ak... |
1
|
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving vehicle engine head gaskets blewout. had happened twice and each time was replaced along with spark plugs.*ak... |
1
|
| SEATS driver side and passenger seats failed to lock in place. they both flop forward - i was rear-ended by a |
1
|
| ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM windshield was fogging up. turned switch to put on defogger and switch blewout. *ak... |
1
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| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT chrysler sold neons with known factory defects as evidenced by issuance of 70 tsbs and failed to recall cars which... |
1
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| EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY chrysler sold neons with known factory defects as evidenced by issuance of 70 tsbs and failed to recall cars which... |
1
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| TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING there is a leak in the trunk area flooding the back of the vehicle with three inches of water .... |
1
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| LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hood fell on consumer's arm causing injury.... |
1
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| LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT chrysler sold neons with known factory defects as evidenced by issuance of 70 tsbs and failed to recall cars which... |
1
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| REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have talked to other people with neons made in 97 and they seem to have the same problems. also... |
1
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| SWITCH > BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the vehicle has had three head gaskets and a transmission replaced once as well as three neutral safety switches because... |
1
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