Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2000 Dodge Neon recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum
NHTSA campaign 01V154000 · reported May 8, 2001 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 353,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. In the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.
- The risk
- This could cause a loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum hose. Owner notification began july 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Child seat
NHTSA campaign 00V366000 · reported November 9, 2000 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Vehicle speed control
NHTSA campaign 00V194000 · reported July 17, 2000 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 263,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger cars. Vapors from the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system can condense and freeze inside of the throttle body when the vehicle is operated in extremely cold ambient temperatures.
- The risk
- This can prevent the throttle from fully returning to idle, which could cause a crash without warning.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace and relocate a pcv system tube.
Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm
NHTSA campaign 99V114000 · reported May 6, 1999 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 744 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower control arms may have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm.
- The risk
- This inadequate welding could allow the tube to separate from the arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the lower control arm.
Air bags: frontal
NHTSA campaign 99V043000 · reported March 11, 1999 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 488 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some frontal (passenger side) air bags may not inflate properly.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the passenger may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the air bag module on the passenger side.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Nov 14, 2016 · Unknown or other
MERGED INTO THE SIDE OF ME
Aug 22, 2015 · Power train · 147,000 miles
WHEN I ATTEMPED TO PULL OUT FROM A STOPLIGHT THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO ANYWHERE. ALMOST WAS REARENDED BY A TRACTOR TRAILER BEING THAT I WAS TRYING TO MOVE AND MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BRAKE TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE LIGHT. ... TOOK A FEW SECONDS TO REALIZE IT WASN'T GOING TO MOVE AND PUT MY FOUR WAYS ON. THIS WAS AT AN…
May 26, 2015 · Seat belts · 87,000 miles
REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP AT ALL AND HAVE 3 OTHER BUDDIES THAT THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL DIFFRENT YEARS DO THE SAME. ITS NOT SAFE FOR A 4 YEAR OLD TO BE IN A BOOSTER SEAT IN THE REAR SEAT BECAUSE OF BOTH OF SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LOCK UP AT ALL. AND WENT TO DEALIER SHIP AND THEY COULD NOT TELL ME WHY THEY DONT LOCK UP…
Aug 8, 2014 · Visibility/wiper · 15,000 miles
UNFORTUNATELY I RAN INTO A DRIVER WHOM WAS IN FRONT OF ME DUE TO LOW VISIBILITY & BAD BRAKES. MY HEADLIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY DULL & FOGGY. ALSO, WHOMEVER OWN THE CAR BEFORE ME HAD THE BRAKE VACUUM REPLACED DUE TO RECALL & EVER SINCE I'VE PURCHASED THE CAR THERE'S BEEN A BRAKE PROBLEM. SUCH AS NEEDING A NEW MASTER…
Jul 23, 2014 · Structure · 283,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A ENTER SECTION AND I HIT A SLIGHT BUMP AND IT BROKE MY SUB FRAME. WHEN I WENT TO LOOK AT IT THE WHOLE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 14, 2016.