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1999 Dodge Neon: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 1999 Dodge Neon. Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (0)

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 1999 Dodge Neon. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Owner complaints (116)

116 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.

21involved a crash
4involved a fire
19injuries reported
5deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Dodge Neon, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 116.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1999 compares with other Neon years

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This year (1999)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 28 mpg combined

28
mpg combined
24
city
36
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,400
CO₂ tailpipe
317 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,333per year
$194per month
536gallons a year

Miles ÷ 28 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1999 Dodge Neon configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive24 / 36 / 28$2,400317
2 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24$2,800370

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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1999 Dodge Neon FAQ

How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge Neon have?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Dodge Neon. Check a specific car with NHTSA's VIN lookup, which also covers newly announced recalls.

What are the most common 1999 Dodge Neon problems?

Owners filed 116 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (55), Electrical system (13), Air bags (12) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1999 Dodge Neon get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 24 city, 36 highway and 28 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 1999 Neon compare with other years?

Among the 1995–2004 Dodge Neon model years at least five years old, the 2004 drew the fewest complaints (94) and the 1995 the most (976). The 1999 drew 116. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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