2001 Dodge Neon RT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Dodge Neon RT, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Dodge Neon RT
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Starter assembly (electrical system)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Starter assemblies were built with suspect plastic terminal blocks which could develop stress cracks subsequent to their installation onto the body of the starter. Separation of the terminal block from the starter body could potentially allow the un-fused positive terminal to come into contact…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the starter terminal block jumper harness.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Dodge Neon RT have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 81,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Recently purchased my neon still have to register it in my name when the front bussings in the stabilizer bar literly fell out and i was in a rural area n had to tie it together using shoe laces and w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 27, 2017 · Engine
“This car has a defective design. The multifunction switch that controls the turn signals, headlights, and foglights continuously blows fuses. The dealer quoted me over $98.00 per hour to "diagnose" th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 1, 2015 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Dodge Neon. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–24 / 28–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Checking a specific 2001 Dodge Neon RT
How do I know if my 2001 Dodge Neon RT has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Dodge Neon RT; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V416000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.