Dodge Neon complaints by model year
3,491 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 95 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 94 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 202 | 23 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 173 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 146 | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 337 | 74 | 6 | 5 |
| 1999 | 116 | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 339 | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 390 | 44 | 12 | 1 |
| 1996 | 611 | 46 | 5 | 2 |
| 1995 | 976 | 130 | 58 | 6 |
| 1994 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1996–2005. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 340 | 222 | 199 | 55 | 54 | 17 | 28 | 18 | 20 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 93 | 33 | 21 | 13 | 43 | 23 | 25 | 72 | 15 | 12 |
| Air bags | 44 | 41 | 34 | 12 | 71 | 33 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 89 | 47 | 12 | 5 | 68 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 10 |
| Power train | 47 | 26 | 20 | 9 | 28 | 8 | 36 | 28 | 23 | 14 |
| Structure | 23 | 24 | 22 | 3 | 33 | 13 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 48 | 8 | 3 |
| Steering | 24 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 27 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Dodge Neon recalls (16)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Neon model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01V154000 | May 8, 2001 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE | 2000, 2001 | — |
| 01V039000 | Feb 12, 2001 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 110/TIRE PLACARD | 2001 | — |
| 00V415000 | Dec 12, 2000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 110/TIRE PLACARD | 2001 | — |
| 00V366000 | Nov 9, 2000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR | 2000, 2001 | — |
| 00V194000 | Jul 17, 2000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/THROTTLE BLADE ICING | 2000 | — |
| 99V114000 | May 6, 1999 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM | 2000 | — |
| 99V043000 | Mar 11, 1999 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/PASSENGER AIR BAG | 2000 | — |
| 99V001000 | Jan 7, 1999 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BODY SPOT WELDS | 1998 | — |
| 97V169000 | Oct 7, 1997 | CHRYSLER/STEERING COLUMN COUPLING | 1995 | — |
| 97V080000 | May 16, 1997 | CHRYSLER/AIR BAG | 1997 | — |
| 96V228000 | Nov 18, 1996 | CHRYSLER/BRAKE/FUEL LINES | 1995 | — |
| 96V075000 | May 3, 1996 | CHRYSLER/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER | 1995, 1996 | — |
| 96V026000 | Feb 5, 1996 | CHRYSLER/ELECT.WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD | 1996 | — |
| 94V033000 | Feb 23, 1994 | POWER TRAIN | 1995 | — |
| 94V034000 | Feb 23, 1994 | BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:FITTINGS | 1995 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Dodge Neon FAQ
How many recalls has the Dodge Neon had?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns that cover at least one Dodge Neon model year from 1993 to 2005. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Dodge Neon year has the most complaints?
Among the last 13 model years with settled counts, the 1995 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (976) and the 1993 the fewest (3). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Dodge Neon problems?
Across the 1996–2005 model years, owners most often name the engine and engine cooling, electrical system, air bags in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Dodge Neon get?
EPA rates the 2002 Dodge Neon at 24 to 27 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.