Dodge Neon years to avoid
No model year of the Dodge Neon stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Dodge Neon years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Dodge Neon complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge Neon problems
All model years combined.
- Engine1,276
- Brakes512
- Electrical449
- Airbags413
- Transmission332
- Steering243
- Body190
- Lights176
- Acceleration150
- Suspension126
- Visibility120
- Fuel system116
Most reported problems on the Dodge Neon
No deployment 198Headlights 125Brake failure 106Fire or smoke 101Grinding brakes 100Overheating 95Check engine light 83ABS 52Engine failure 46Adaptive cruise 38Steering lock-up 30
Dodge Neon problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 82 | 96 | Engine | 45,200 | 0 | 23 | |
| 2004 | 82 | 94 | Engine | 60,000 | 0 | 19 | |
| 2003 | 63 | 202 | Electrical | 55,000 | 0 | 23 | |
| 2002 | 69 | 173 | Transmission | 48,000 | 0 | 26 | |
| 2001 | 71 | 146 | Airbags | 56,000 | 4 | 35 | |
| 2000 | - | 337 | Airbags | 64,781 | 5 | 73 | |
| 1999 | - | 116 | Engine | 60,000 | 0 | 21 | |
| 1998 | - | 337 | Engine | 62,000 | 1 | 43 | |
| 1997 | - | 388 | Engine | 62,000 | 1 | 44 | |
| 1996 | - | 611 | Engine | 83,000 | 2 | 46 | |
| 1995 | - | 971 | Engine | 82,741 | 6 | 125 | |
| 1994 | - | 9 | Acceleration | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1993 | - | 3 | Airbags | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 16
Questions about the Dodge Neon
What years of the Dodge Neon should you avoid?
No single model year of the Dodge Neon has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Dodge Neon?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Neon?
Engine, with 1,276 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (512) and electrical (449).
How many recalls does the Dodge Neon have?
16 recalls between 1993 and 2005. The 1995 model year has the most, with 6.
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