2002 Dodge Neon: headlights failing or too dim

8 of the 173 complaints about the 2002 Dodge Neon describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 90,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2005
1
2004
8
2003
60
2002
8
2001
7
2000
9
1999
2
1998
5
1997
5
1996
5
1995
15

What owners say

Filed Sep 12, 2013 · Lights · 135,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. The contact stated while driving various speeds, she noticed that the both low beam headlights would point downward and illuminated an inadequate brightness towards the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated both head lamps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Nov 3, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · OH

My headlights & fog lights stopped working last week. The only way I was able to drive in the dark was holding my high-beams on. I took my car to the shop on friday, it was $500 to replace a burnt wiring harness & multifunction switch. There was no warning that this system would stop working. I had no choice but to pay for the repairs because of the time change and the fact it gets darker earlier, I had to have headlights to go work. I think this is something dodge should have warned their customers about or replaced. Something failed in the system, this is not normal wear and tear.

Filed Jul 29, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · CA

I have a 2002 dodge neon sxt. For about a year now my fog lights have not worked properly. When my headlights are on my fog lights flicker on and of on their own. If I go over a bump the turn on another bump turns them off. They even flicker on and off on smooth road. I thought nothing about it until I started smelling something electrical burning. I then saw a stream of white smoke coming out of the top of my steering column through the hazard light button. This happens everytime I turn on my headlights. I have not had the problem repaired yet but I need to very soon. I am most scared that a fire will ignite while I am driving or the electrical problem will cause my airbag to deploy and cause an accident resulting in injury or death.

Filed Feb 1, 2008 · Lights, Transmission · 63,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While driving 40 MPH, the headlights were foggy and provided poor illumination. The lights also face downward instead of straight ahead. The contact was also experiencing transmission failure. When she would shift into drive, the gear would shift into reverse or neutral. The dealer stated that there were no recalls for the headlights. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 75,250 and failure mileage was approximately 63,000. Updated 03/18/08. *lj the consumer stated vehicle's transmission was rebuilt in 02/08 at the cost of $1,864.18. Updated 03/18/08

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Lights · 149,000 miles · NY

Ea06-019 headlights & foglights do not work, tried replacing bulbs, this did not work. Believe the switch is bad. Very unsafe when driving at night, this is when the occurance happened.

Filed Jan 2, 2006 · Lights · 65,900 miles · MA

Headlight switch failed when changing from high beams to low beams. I had no low beam headlights for several seconds on a very dark road,where there are many deer. The multi-function switch ( headlight/turn signal) was replaced. The previous owner of the car had replaced the same part at 36,000 miles. The vehicle does have fog lamps but I don't use them.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Lights · 40,000 miles · IN

While turning on lights the headlights would not come on. Driver was able to place his hand on the lever and hold it in upward position to keep the headlights on while driving. Then, drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the wire harness.

Filed Feb 9, 2004 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · NY

A problem with a wiring harness on my 2002 dodge neon has caused the head lights to suddenly fail on my vehicle while I was driving at night. According to my auto repair man, the wiring harness connected to the switch on the steering column that operates the lights suddenly burned out. This caused the head lights to fail repeadtedly. Daimlerchrysler, makers of the vehicle, told my auto mechanic that they have no repair manual for this harness, and that the harness would have to be replaced at a cost of $1,000 to $1,500 to me.