2003 Dodge Neon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Dodge Neon, and owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Dodge Neon. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
202 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Dodge Neon have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA; 23 describe a crash and 20 describe a fire. Reports cite 25 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,286 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 30 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This makes 3rd transmission that has been put in this 2003 dodge neon xst . I have put $10.000.00 in transmission replacements ! These are lemons!! I will never buy another dodge!!”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 20, 2019 · Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge neon. While driving 40 MPH, the contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noti”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2017 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–25 / 27–32 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-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 2003 Dodge Neon
How do I know if my 2003 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.
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.
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.