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The worst 2000 Dodge Neon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags71
- Brakes69
- Engine54
- Electrical43
- Body33
- Transmission28
- Steering27
- Suspension26
- Acceleration20
- Seat belts19
- Tires15
- Visibility14
- Lights13
- Wheels5
- Seats4
- Fuel system3
- Locks3
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Dodge Neon
No deployment 43Stalling 15Grinding brakes 14Ball joint 12Brake failure 11Adaptive cruise 9Headlights 9Fire or smoke 8Seat belt 7Water leak 7Airbag light 6Knocking 6Jerking 6
Recalls 5
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. In the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.
- Risk
- This could cause a loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed.
- 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 a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V154000 · Recall details
Child seat
- What is wrong
- 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 child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Recall number 00V366000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This can prevent the throttle from fully returning to idle, which could cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace and relocate a pcv system tube.
Recall number 00V194000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower control arms may have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm.
- Risk
- This inadequate welding could allow the tube to separate from the arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the lower control arm.
Recall number 99V114000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some frontal (passenger side) air bags may not inflate properly.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the passenger may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag module on the passenger side.
Recall number 99V043000 · Recall details
See all 5 recalls for the 2000 Dodge Neon
Defect investigations
Safety belt cinching latch plate
There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. Additionally, the report rate is low (1.60/100k).the information available fails to establish the existence of a defect trend at this time.further allocation of agency resources to this issue is unwarranted and the preliminary evaluation is being closed.
PE02082
Control arm welds
There is no summary currently available
RQ99010
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Dodge Neon 74
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the...
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard...
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...
- Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision...
- Service
- Valve Body
- Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether...
- 82212076, 82203694
- Powertrain control module initialization. kb
2000 Dodge Neon fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 22-24 | 28-31 | 24-27 |
What 2000 Dodge Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When I attemped to pull out from a stoplight the vehicle wouldn't go anywhere. Almost was rearended by a tractor trailer being that I was trying to move and my foot was not on the brake to engage the brake light. ... Took a few seconds to realize it wasn't going to move and put my four ways on. This was at an intersection where the speed limit is 45. Vehicle finally engaged but was leaking trans fluid. Got it home in 1st gear and now the car is constantly engaged in drive. When started in park the car lurches forward. The first time I started it after getting it home I almost ran over the person looking under the hood. Odd thing is that there is still fluid in the trans... At add but still there and the leak has stopped. Trans is still acting like it did the day it failed though.
Rear seat belts do not lock up at all and have 3 other buddies that the same make and model diffrent years do the same. Its not safe for a 4 year old to be in a booster seat in the rear seat because of both of seat belts will not lock up at all. And went to dealier ship and they could not tell me why they dont lock up and told me to call coustmer line and tell them but no answare if it going on with more than one and its a saftey hasared should be a recall on the car.....
Unfortunately I ran into a driver whom was in front of me due to low visibility & bad brakes. My headlights are extremely dull & foggy. Also, whomever own the car before me had the brake vacuum replaced due to recall & ever since I've purchased the car there's been a brake problem. Such as needing a new master cylinder, new propositioning, new brake shoes, and wheel cylinder. I have receipts of all work completed. I have a one year old whom ride along and I'm highly concerned about his safety. I love the car but if it continues I will junk out my car and look to sue dodge chrysler and whomever else associated with the making of the vehicle.
I was driving through a enter section and I hit a slight bump and it broke my sub frame. When I went to look at it the whole right side of the sub frame was rusted out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. The contact stated that the sub frame became rusted completely. The middle of the frame and each wheel where the control arm was located was also rusted. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that there was no repair available for the vehicle because it was over the 10 year statute of limitations. The failure and the current mileage was 110,000. Kmj
Sub frame rusted out. Chrysler refused to help.
My son was driving his 2000 dodge neon and the sub frame broke and I look under the car the hole frame was rusted out he can not afford to fix the car where glad that he was not on the free way when it happen is there a recall where he can get this fix I been looking at neons and they all see to be rusted out by looking at the body you would think the sub frame would not be like that.
As with a multitude of other owners of this vehicle, whenever there is a rain (heavy or light), water leaks into the interior of the car (most likely through the trunk, possibly around the taillight or another hard to diagnose area). The water will fill up the spare tire well and pool there, then move under the back seats and the back seat floors where again the water pools and soaks into the lining/cushions/interior. All of this water causes both structural damage to the body of the car (rust and other issues), produces mildew and mold in the interior of the vehicle (a potential health hazard), and creates highly humid and moist environment inside the car. The leak and water have also affected the reverse/backup lighting (another hazard) and rusted parts of the spare tire well. In addition the high humidity results in interior windows being not just fogged but having a worrisome amount of condensation that must be removed before driving safely. Numerous attempts have been made to "seal" the leak in the trunk to no avail. A quick internet search for this problems reveals hundreds and hundreds of people with the exact same issue of the leak. Dodge has never addressed this issue with consumers.
I was hearing a clunk under my car. Took it to goodyear. They said it was a rusted subframe. Needs to be repaired to the tune of 1000 dollars. They said nothing else looked rusted. Hmmmm odd.
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Questions about the 2000 Dodge Neon
Is the 2000 Dodge Neon reliable?
Owners have filed 337 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Neon, 2.3 times a typical Neon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Dodge Neon?
Airbags, with 71 complaints, typically around 76,250 miles. Next is brakes (69).
How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Neon have?
5 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, child seat and vehicle speed control.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Dodge Neon get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Dodge Neon range from 24 to 27 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 22-24 city and 28-31 highway.
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