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2001 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.
Equipment: other, labels
NHTSA campaign 01V039000 · reported February 12, 2001 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 137 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 15" wheels, equipped with an r/t package. Certain vehicles were equipped with an incorrect tire placard. The vehicles were equipped with p195/50r16 tires but the tire placard indicated that the recommended tire sizes were p185/65r14 and p185/65r15. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
- The risk
- The label specifies the wrong recommended tire size. This could cause the owner to select incorrect replacement tires.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with a correct label and installation instructions. Owner notification began february 14, 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.
Equipment: other, labels
NHTSA campaign 00V415000 · reported December 12, 2000 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 1,504 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sport appearance package fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 110, "tire selection and rims." certain vehicles built with 16" wheels and tires were equipped with the incorrect tire placard.
- The risk
- The label specifies the wrong recommended tire size. This could cause the owner to select incorrect replacement tires.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with a new label, or, if the owner wishes, their dealer can install the label for them.
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.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Mar 16, 2020 · Vehicle speed control · 200,890 miles
THROTTLE STUCK ON HIGHWAY WHEN ACCELERATION.
Feb 18, 2020 · Air bags
MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON IN MY HORN DON'T WORK
Feb 10, 2015 · Structure · 158,189 miles
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK OIL WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE…
Dec 2, 2014 · Engine · 102,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE NEON. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND MADE THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE…
Jun 2, 2014 · Structure · 49,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 16, 2020.