2000 Dodge Neon: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Body · 110,000 miles · KS

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

Filed Nov 5, 2012 · Body, Steering · 172,000 miles · MI

Severe corrosion caused a weakness in the suspension cradle/ engine cradle that resulted in the front suspension control arm to break away from its mounting to the suspension crossmember/ cradle. The control arm and all associated components seemed to be in acceptable condition and did not exhibit any failures. The failure was severe enough that the drive axle was pulled out of the transmission. The vehicle was completely undriveable. I was extremely lucky to have had the failure at a very low speed while turning into a driveway. The same failure at posted speed (45mph at the time) would have resulted in total loss of control and likely severe crash.

Filed Jun 28, 2011 · Body · 120,000 miles · NY

Turned into parking lot when car suddenly made horrible banging-type noise and suddenly stopped. Black smoke poured out of front of car and car wouldn't move. When mechanic examined vehicle, it was discovered the frame had rusted through and broke. The axle broke, control arm dropped and everything inside the front of the car (I.e. Engine, etc.) crashed to the ground! Mechanic said this was a common problem in the 2000 neon. It was advised, due to the age of the car, that it was not worth fixing.

Filed May 19, 2010 · Suspension · 102,000 miles · OH

Control arm bolt nut weld broke not allowing the control arm to be replaced.

Filed Mar 16, 2007 · Steering · 90,898 miles · MI

Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 dodge neon. While turning left into a parking lot the vehicle abruptly stopped. The front driver's side tie rod failed, causing that tire to lean. The travel speed was approximately 5 MPH. The vehicle was towed away. The dealer replaced both tie rod ends. The current and failure mileage were both 90,898. The contact has the repair order.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Steering · 630,000 miles · 00

While pulling out of a parking space front tie rods broke.as a result, driver's side tire twisted inward.

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · TN

Problems with air bag warning light on dodge neon 2000. *mr the light was intermittent and would beep everytime the consumer would make a turn. Recall# 99v043000. *sc the tie rods had to be replaced. When the consumer turned the air condition on, the vehicle felt as though it was going to cut off.

Filed Jun 21, 2004 · Steering · 62,000 miles · OH

Right front tie rod broken. 2000 dodge neon, 62,000 miles. No prior damage to the front end.

Filed May 12, 2004 · Steering · 51,500 miles · NY

Had stopped at a stop sign,was proceding thru intersection when there was a loud "bang"and it felt as if something had fallen off the car.stopped vehicle and gave it an exterior inspection that found 1 tire pointing in the the expected direction and the driver's side tire pointing off in a different direction.had car towed to dealership who advised both tie-rods are broke and need to be replaced.this is a 2000 dodge neon with about 51,500 miles on it. Over the phone the service person advised this is not normal wear&tear and that these parts could not be greased. I had a honda with over 250,000 miles on it and the tie rods never broke and my husband has a chevy truck with over 148,000 miles and his tie-rods are fine. The service person advised that we would be responsible for the bill to repair this.service dept.was advised that we wanted the old parts saved and they agreed.

Filed Apr 7, 2004 · Suspension · VA

The recall that the federal safety agency set in may of 1999 for the lower control arms of the 2000 dodge neon was not applied to all 2000 dodge neons. The defective lower control arms are on my car, and I was never notified, nor sent the recall notice. My VIN was not included. The lower control arms on both sides of my car have separated from the pivot tube and are secured by only a bolt. The bushings are both split. The steering wheel vibrates at all speeds, a symptom of this defect that my car has displayed for 3 years. Both lower control arms must be replaced immediately or I could lose control of my car and have an accident. Please, extend the recall notice for 2000 dodge neons to include those built in february of 1999, the month my car was built. I am very disturbed about this defect being ignored on my vehicle considering the danger that it poses to me. Had it not been for the fact I purchased new tires, I may not have known about the defect in time. I could have died.

Filed Mar 31, 2004 · Suspension · 55,500 miles · VA

Lower control arm fell off. This was due to the pivot tube and arm not being properly welded. Dealer stated that consumer's vehicle was 10 days past the recall date. Dealer will not fix it.

Filed Mar 8, 2004 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · PA

Consume rcomplained about a front lower control arm problem. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and there was a recall on this make, model, and year. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.