2000 Dodge Neon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Neon years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 337 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Neon. That ranks 5th out of 11 Neon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (71 complaints, 21%), typically at around 75,625 miles. Complaints mention 74 crashes, 6 fires, 57 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 337owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 74complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 71 | 21% | 75,625 | “air bags deploy” (31%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 66 | 20% | 34,827 | “please provide” (17%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 54 | 16% | 60,000 | “head gasket” (22%) | — |
| Electrical System | 43 | 13% | 52,410 | — | — |
| Structure | 33 | 10% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 28 | 8% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 27 | 8% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 26 | 8% | 62,391 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 6% | 123,191 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 19 | 6% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 15 | 4% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 4% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 12 | 4% | 38,511 | — | — |
| Equipment | 11 | 3% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 2% | 91,223 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | 51,966 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Dodge Neon recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Child seat
Problem: 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.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace and relocate a pcv system tube.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower control arm.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag module on the passenger side.
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.
- Control arm welds (RQ99010) — opened Jun 1, 1999, closed Feb 5, 2001, led to recall 99V114000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Merged into the side of me
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…
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…
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…
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. *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 | 337 | 5 |
| 1999 Neon | 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 2000 Dodge Neon?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 71 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Neon?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.