Dodge Neon Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 3,491 owner complaints across 13 model years of the Dodge Neon (1993–2005). The most-complained-about year is 1995.

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What Dodge Neon owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 3,491 complaints with NHTSA. The 1995 model year has the most, with 976.

• Engine and engine cooling: engine829
• Air bags: frontal305
• Engine and engine cooling: gasoline272
• Power train: automatic transmission162
• Unknown or other127
• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip108
• Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components93
• Electrical system89

All Dodge Neon recalls (16)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Dodge Neon, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Vacuum (service brakes)

   NHTSA 01V154000 Reported May 8, 2001 353,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. In the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.

   Remedy: 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…

   Model years: 2000, 2001

2. Labels (equipment)

   NHTSA 01V039000 Reported February 12, 2001 137 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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…

   Remedy: 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…

   Model years: 2001

3. Labels (equipment)

   NHTSA 00V415000 Reported December 12, 2000 1,504 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

   Remedy: Owners will be provided with a new label, or, if the owner wishes, their dealer can install the label for them.

   Model years: 2001

4. Child seat

   NHTSA 00V366000 Reported November 9, 2000 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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…

   Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

   Model years: 2000, 2001

5. Vehicle speed control

   NHTSA 00V194000 Reported July 17, 2000 263,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace and relocate a pcv system tube.

   Model years: 2000

6. Suspension: lower arm

   NHTSA 99V114000 Reported May 6, 1999 744 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower control arms may have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm.

   Model years: 2000

7. Air bags: frontal

   NHTSA 99V043000 Reported March 11, 1999 488 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some frontal (passenger side) air bags may not inflate properly.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module on the passenger side.

   Model years: 2000

8. Body (structure)

   NHTSA 99V001000 Reported January 7, 1999 3,683 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear suspension crossmember may be missing spot welds.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for any missing welds, and will have structural rivets installed in place of the missing welds.

   Model years: 1998

9. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

   NHTSA 97V169000 Reported October 7, 1997 375,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering column coupler can become disconnected when the vehicle experiences an underbody impact.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column coupler with a coupler design that collapses on impact.

   Model years: 1995

10. Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

    NHTSA 97V080000 Reported May 16, 1997 125,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.

    Model years: 1997

11. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system) and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V228000 Reported November 18, 1996 180,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The fuel and rear brake tubes can experience accelerated corrosion between the tubes and a rubber isolator.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake, fuel supply and fuel vapor tubes for the presence of corrosion. Any tubes showing corrosion will be replaced. All vehicles will have the rubber isolator replaced with a plastic clip.

    Model years: 1995

12. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V075000 Reported May 3, 1996 151,800 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

13. Electrical system: front underhood

    NHTSA 96V026000 Reported February 5, 1996 15,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    An engine wiring harness can short circuit due to contact with the exhaust gas recirculation tube..

    Remedy: Dealers will reroute the engine wiring harness properly and any wire that has been damaged will be replaced.

    Model years: 1996

14. Power train

    NHTSA 94V033000 Reported February 23, 1994 7,100 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Moisture can get into the powertrain control module (PCM) causing driveability malfunctions, including stalling.

    Remedy: The powertrain control modules on these vehicles will be replaced.

    Model years: 1995

15. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 94V034000 Reported February 23, 1994 7,100 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The rear brake hose mounting bracket screws can fail allowing the brake hoses to move out of position. The unrestrained hoses are then susceptible to damage which could result in brake fluid leakage.

    Remedy: The rear brake line hose bracket screws on these vehicles will be replaced.

    Model years: 1995

16. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 94V026000 Reported January 9, 1994 2,700 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The ABS brake master cylinder rear seal allows air to enter the brake system, causing spongy brakes or partial brake system loss.

    Remedy: Master cylinders will be inspected for the suspect build date code range and will be replaced if necessary.

    Model years: 1995

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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.