2002 Dodge Neon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Neon years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge Neon. That ranks 7th out of 11 Neon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (36 complaints, 21%), typically at around 53,500 miles. Complaints mention 26 crashes, 3 fires, 16 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 173owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 26complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 36 | 21% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 16% | 41,951 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 25 | 14% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 22 | 13% | 36,632 | — | — |
| Structure | 21 | 12% | 60,888 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 10% | 27,432 | — | — |
| Suspension | 15 | 9% | 43,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 6% | 65,900 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 3% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 3% | 106,550 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 3% | 106,200 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | 51,362 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 67,511 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 100 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 66,640 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Dodge Neon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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
- Headlight failure (EA06019) — opened Nov 22, 2006, closed Nov 7, 2007.
- Headlight failure (PE06028) — opened Jul 28, 2006, closed Nov 22, 2006.
- 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.
I was driving down the road and heard a whirring noise from under the hood and i lost the ability to go into drive and reverse come to find out it was a clogged trans filter so i replaced it and the car ran great for about 2 weeks and now i have torque converter out of range codes popping up the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. When the contact opened the vehicle door, a mouse was seen running from the floor of the passenger side of the vehicle and under the seat. The contact stated that the rodent entered the vehicle through the air vents in the rear of the vehicle to chew on the…
I bought this car with 49000 miles on it. I was driving everything seemed fine then i slowed down for a stop sign to between 3 and 7 mph and the whole thing just locked up. I tried every gear but nothing would unlock the tranny.. It's still locked up now i had to get it towed.. Luckily i was on a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While driving various speeds, a knocking sound was coming from the engine and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine piston detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy without warning. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was contacted, but the call was…
Other Dodge Neon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 96 | 0 |
| 2004 Neon | 94 | 0 |
| 2003 Neon | 202 | 0 |
| 2002 | 173 | 0 |
| 2001 Neon | 146 | 4 |
| 2000 Neon | 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 2002 Dodge Neon?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 36 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge Neon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.