Major Problems with 2003 Dodge Neon Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Dodge Neon

2003 Dodge Neon AIR BAGS Victims: 4

2003 Dodge Neon IGNITION Victims: 2 Mileage: 8800 miles

2003 Dodge Neon AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Victims: 2 Mileage: 20000 miles

Browse 2003 Dodge Neon complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING and FRONTAL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Neon owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my neon will sporatically lose all power then regains power within a few seconds. it has been in for service...	46 ~ 273413 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the problems first started when the fog lights on my 2003 dodge neon had started to come on even when...	29 ~ 400786 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision and air bags did not deploy. driver was slightly injured her	12 ~ 28588 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmissin failure on the intersate w/ a 2 year old and a 6 month old children in the car. had	11 ~ 39183 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the vehicle caught on fire from the wiring under the dashboard. this happened on september 6 2005 contacted the...	10 ~ 48978 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i drive a dodge neon srt-4. the number 4 spark plug wire is turning snow white it look s like...	9 ~ 41756 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the transmission in my dodge neon rt 2003 has went out twice they have to replace it w/ new ones......	8 ~ 20825 miles
AIR BAGS 2003 dodge neon hit deer at 65 mph deer hit front left fender before bouncing off windshield. glass turned into...	8 ~ 39750 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight switch and associated wiring harness shorted and melted resulting in loss of all interior and exterior lighting. *nm...	7 ~ 50571 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was in a small collision at the speed of 10 mph or less. i rear ended a ford f150...	7 ~ 34271 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 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)...	7 ~ 35766 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
TIRES i was in a small collision at the speed of 10 mph or less. i rear ended a ford f150...	6 ~ 56670 miles
STRUCTURE while driving if there is any little dip in the road vehicle will bottom out. vehicle's front has been severely	6 ~ 25097 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving and applying brakes brake pedal would go to the floor causing pulsation and extended stopping distance. dealer inspected	5 ~ 14000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving at 70 mph the speedometer fluctuated and consumer couldn't get an accurate reading of the vehicle's speed. *ph...	5 ~ 13013 miles
POWER TRAIN i am the 2nd hand owner of this vehicle. i have been in possession of it for about a year...	4 ~ 88500 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*- the contact stated that while attempting to drive the 2003 dodge neon with 52500 failure mileage the headlights did...	4 ~ 68125 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving my 2003 dodge neon sxt the throttle cable snapped and i lost the ability to accelerate or control...	4 ~ 79481 miles
STEERING consumer complained about a control arm bushings problem. bushing are wearing out every 8 000 miles. owner contacted manufacturer and...	4 ~ 113129 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving at 70 mph the speedometer fluctuated and consumer couldn't get an accurate reading of the vehicle's speed. *ph...	4 ~ 28541 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE my daughter has a 2003 dodge neon and when it rains water collects in the trunk and right front floorboard....	3 ~ 64474 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION bought car new. rear lower control arm bushings have failed twice on this car and during my last inspection the...	3 ~ 69333 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...	3 ~ 68600 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...	3 ~ 47100 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM spark plug wires on a new dodge neon 2.4 become burnt (cracked brittle and ashy white) from its turbo heat...	3 ~ 3600 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at 70 mph the speedometer fluctuated and consumer couldn't get an accurate reading of the vehicle's speed. *ph...	3 ~ 50998 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING no prior incidents. driving along transmission slips. i let off gas seems to re-engage press on gas again slips again....	2 ~ 104400 miles
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge neon. while driving various speeds at night the contact noticed that the headlights would...	2 ~ 75000 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...	2 ~ 61095 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...	2 ~ 54146 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt: the bushings on both front lower control arms separated from the control arms. the left side control arm was...	2 ~ 13422 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...	2 ~ 28187 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...	2 ~ 27068 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the accelerator stuck and the brakes failed. dealer contacted the manufacturer who reported that the throttle screw was loose and...	2 ~ 14200 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the rear passenger side seat belt tensioner broke. the seat belt wouldn't stay tight. dealership had to replace the entire	2 ~ 40000 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....	2 ~ 14900 miles
COLUMN > STEERING looseness and rattle in steering column. *ak...	2 ~ 1000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY 2003 dodge neon hit deer at 65 mph deer hit front left fender before bouncing off windshield. glass turned into...	2
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...	2 ~ 5000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 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)...	2 ~ 30080 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at 70 mph the speedometer fluctuated and consumer couldn't get an accurate reading of the vehicle's speed. *ph...	2 ~ 11033 miles
SUSPENSION while driving if there is any little dip in the road vehicle will bottom out. vehicle's front has been severely	2 ~ 35100 miles
CHILD SEAT the consumer wanted to a send a thanks to the manufacturer for help in finding an appropriate evenflo #3672098 p2	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM oil problem although i paid thousands for repairs.-but the engine light flashes when car is stopped at a traffic light...	1 ~ 100000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES i have a 2003 dodge neon with yokohama tires that are 185/60/15. i bought 4 tires and in a month...	1 ~ 81020 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge neon. he took the rear brakes apart on his vehicle to inspect them...	1 ~ 170000 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...	1 ~ 110000 miles
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
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a dodge neon sxt 2003 the service engine light came on while driving home from work. i went...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge neon. while driving various speeds at night the contact noticed that the headlights would...	1 ~ 70000 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
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT lower control arm bushings falling out of control arm. *nm...	1 ~ 24336 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...	1
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
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...	1 ~ 33136 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...	1 ~ 27000 miles
EQUIPMENT i have a new 2003 dodge neon that has never been wrecked and so far the shifter boot has torn(was...	1
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...	1 ~ 23237 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact stated while driving the clutch malfunctioned three times with no warning. the vehicle was towed to the	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 30 mph the consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. the consumer applied the brake...	1 ~ 24975 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER smoke started coming out of the vents & steering column. took it to the dealer & they said it was...	1 ~ 10345 miles
SEAT BELTS neon had to have the manual transmission replaced twice within the total milage of 20 000 miles. the car was...	1 ~ 21000 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...	1 ~ 21000 miles
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
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact stated the horn was not working. the horn was replaced on august 3 2004 and the problem...	1 ~ 21000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the rear seat belt mechanism broke also the plastic cover which protected the metal fell off. dealer notified. *ak...	1
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	1
WHEELS while driving at low speeds front wheel came off. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak...	1 ~ 10000 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...	1 ~ 42000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS a vibration could be felt in the front end steering components and through the steering wheel when applying the brakes....	1 ~ 7900 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...	1 ~ 12000 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...	1 ~ 45000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING we purchased a dodge neon srt/4 and 3 weeks after having the car had problem with the manifold was cherry...	1
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)...	1 ~ 5160 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)...	1 ~ 5160 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving at 70 mph the speedometer fluctuated and consumer couldn't get an accurate reading of the vehicle's speed. *ph...	1 ~ 1065 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...	1 ~ 10728 miles
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...	1 ~ 10728 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
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...	1 ~ 10728 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS while driving at 40 mph it felt as though the vehicle had caught a flat. consumer pulled over and the	1
RIM > WHEELS while driving the front left tire blew out. this was due to the rim peeling off. *ph...	1

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