2002 Dodge Neon body problems

Filed Sep 29, 2015 · Body · 116,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While servicing the vehicle, the contact discovered that the subframe was rusted and partially fractured. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2014 · Body · 15,000 miles · MD

Water collects in the trunk causing mold, this affects my athsma. Seems this affects many owners and seems it should be recalled because it affects the air quality you breath.

Filed Sep 14, 2012 · Body · 63,000 miles · NH

The car has less then 63k miles on it and I was told it was unsafe do to a rusted k frame. Everywhere I look online people have the same issue with low mileages how can this not be recalled!?!? It was only found when I went to 2 different places in nashua, nh and it failed inspection at both.

Filed Aug 9, 2012 · Body · 64,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for an unrelated repair when she was advised that the cross member was rusted. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 64,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 16, 2012 · Body · 128,801 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. The contact stated that water would leak through both the driver and passenger side tail lights and into the spare tire wheel well, causing mold to form on the rear interior seats. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,801.

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Body · 160,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and she noticed that there was a puddle of water on the rear floor boards. The contact also stated that the failure occurred after it rained. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and independent repair shop, but they were unable to locate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Body · 150,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. The contact stated that water would enter the vehicle and accumulate on the rear floor boards. The failure would also occur when it did not rain. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer stated that the seals on the vehicle caused the failure. The contact felt that the failure may be due to a leak on the rear brake lights. There was also a leak present in the trunk. The contact felt that this was a manufacturers defect. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 3, 2011 · Body, Steering · 68,600 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. The contact was driving in reverse approximately 4 MPH when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal cracking noise and the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the frame was severely rusted and the tie rod was fractured. The tie rod was replaced. The failure and current mileage was 68,600. Updated 05/02/11 *cn updated 05/11/11

Filed Jan 1, 2011 · Body · 50,000 miles · IN

My 2002 dodge neon leaks through the trunk and runs into the backseat floorboards. After a rain or snow melt (let alone a carwash) water is pooled up in the spare tire area of my cars trunk and then runs through to the backseat floorboards. The car now has a terrible musty, moldy smell.

Filed Jul 1, 2009 · Body · 18,000 miles · OH

I noticed my spare tire and 4-way tire iron rusting about a year after purchasing the vehicle. I didn't correlate this to a problem with moisture until a couple of years later when I began smelling a moldy smell . After further investigation I noticed water accumulation after rain or freeze thaw cycles. The repair shop wanted $300 .00 to replace the trunk weather stripping . I refused to accept their diagnosis and left. While at home I took a hose and ran water over the trunk area and looked for obvious signs of water penetration around the trunk joints and stripping. I found no obvious leak . I started to look at the rear light assemblies and noticed water getting in behind the gaskets. I have not received a recall notice for this defect and would like your organization to look into this. This problem could lead to electrical shorts and could also cause respiratory ailments due to the mold growth . Your response to this concern is requested. Thank you .