1999 Dodge Neon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Neon years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Dodge Neon. That ranks 9th out of 11 Neon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (55 complaints, 47%), typically at around 54,035 miles. Complaints mention 21 crashes, 4 fires, 19 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 116owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 21complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Dodge Neon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 55 | 47% | 54,035 | “head gasket” (55%) | $1,500 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 11% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 10% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 8% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 8% | 60,495 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 5% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 5% | 50,204 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 4% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 235,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 235,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Dodge Neon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Dodge Neon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Safety belt cinching latch plate (PE02082) — opened Nov 6, 2002, closed Apr 23, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Recently bought a 99 dodge neon. The instrument panel as whole works intermittently and oftentimes the speedometer doesn't work even when everything else. After doing some research i have found the the cold soders on the instrument panel are to blame, and are bad on most chrysler vehicles from this…
The airbag light came on and is staying on at all times. Also the horn does not work through the column.
On 5/614, i noticed a shredded piece of plastic from a blue tarp was under my 1999 dodge neon. Apparently it had blown under the car by the wind. I pulled the plastic piece out from under my car, and in so doing i heard a distinct "twang" noise. Curious, i knelt down and peered under the car and…
A 20" area on right-hand side between windshield and door window with mirror obstructing view from driver whose seat is forward because of height. *tr
I have a dodge neon which keeps stalling in traffic. It keeps blowing fuses. It is 1999 model. *tr
Other Dodge Neon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 96 | 0 |
| 2004 Neon | 94 | 0 |
| 2003 Neon | 202 | 0 |
| 2002 Neon | 173 | 0 |
| 2001 Neon | 146 | 4 |
| 2000 Neon | 337 | 5 |
| 1999 | 116 | 0 |
| 1998 Neon | 339 | 1 |
| 1997 Neon | 390 | 1 |
| 1996 Neon | 611 | 2 |
| 1995 Neon | 976 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge Neon?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 55 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Neon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Dodge Neon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Neon model years, the 1999 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.