Dodge Neon recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 1,048 owner complaints for the Dodge Neon (model years 2000–2005). The most reported problem area is electrical system (190 complaints), followed by air bags (174 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 96 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 94 | 19 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 202 | 23 | 20 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 173 | 26 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 146 | 35 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 337 | 73 | 6 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (337), 2003 (202) and 2002 (173). Among model years at least two years old, the 2004 has the fewest complaints on file (94).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge Neon model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 190 | 6 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 174 | 6 of 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 148 | 6 of 6 | |
| Power train | 136 | 6 of 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 134 | 6 of 6 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01V154000 | May 8, 2001 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2000–2001 | 353,000 |
| 01V039000 | Feb 12, 2001 | Equipment: other, labels | 2001 | 137 |
| 00V415000 | Dec 12, 2000 | Equipment: other, labels | 2001 | 1,504 |
| 00V366000 | Nov 9, 2000 | Child seat | 2000–2001 | 1,211,756 |
| 00V194000 | Jul 17, 2000 | Vehicle speed control | 2000 | 263,000 |
| 99V114000 | May 6, 1999 | Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm | 2000 | 744 |
| 99V043000 | Mar 11, 1999 | Air bags: frontal | 2000 | 488 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 199 complaints and a fire in 35 complaints; 165 people injured and 8 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.