1997 Dodge Neon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Dodge Neon, and owners have filed 390 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Dodge Neon
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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Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
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.
390 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Dodge Neon have filed 390 complaints with NHTSA; 44 describe a crash and 12 describe a fire. Reports cite 28 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,973 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 88 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am having a lot of problems with my 1997 dodge neon. The steering wheel has nothing but clicks. I am having so much problems turning on my signal lights. The problem has gotten worse. I am hoping th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2014 · Steering
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge neon. While placing fuel into the vehicle, the filler tube fell to the ground and caused gasoline to leak onto the ground. The dealer stated that there was no recall a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2009 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Dodge Neon. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–25 / 31–35 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Dodge Neon model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Neon model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Dodge Neon | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 Dodge Neon | 0 | 9 |
| 1995 Dodge Neon | 6 | 976 |
| 1996 Dodge Neon | 2 | 611 |
| 1997 Dodge Neon | 1 | 390 |
| 1998 Dodge Neon | 1 | 339 |
| 1999 Dodge Neon | 0 | 116 |
| 2000 Dodge Neon | 5 | 337 |
| 2001 Dodge Neon | 4 | 146 |
| 2002 Dodge Neon | 0 | 173 |
| 2003 Dodge Neon | 0 | 202 |
| 2004 Dodge Neon | 0 | 94 |
| 2005 Dodge Neon | 0 | 95 |
Checking a specific 1997 Dodge Neon
How do I know if my 1997 Dodge Neon 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 1997 Dodge Neon; 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 97V080000).
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.