2005 Dodge Neon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Neon years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Dodge Neon. That ranks 10th out of 11 Neon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (15 complaints, 16%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 23 crashes, 2 fires, 20 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 96owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 23complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 16% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 14 | 15% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 15% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 14 | 15% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 14% | 72,480 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 13% | 30,015 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 7% | 8,176 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 5% | 112,093 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 5% | 157,700 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 4% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4% | 88,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | 39,779 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 60,393 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 38,081 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 71,100 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 150,300 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 51,159 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 150,300 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 29,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Dodge Neon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Dodge Neon. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 160,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 180,000. The contact obtained a…
No warning or engine light appeared; the gas pedal did not function as intended and accelerated while trying to parallel park when I put the shift knob in reverse the car immediately accelerated on its own to full force and I nearly Crashed into a bus stop filled with people losing control of the…
The gas pedal has come disconnected or stuck continuing to accelerate and I miraculously stopped the car with the emergency brake before it nearly Crashed into a crowded bus stop! The car only has 65k miles but regardless a car should never put anyone in this danger! It is giving me a nervous…
The ac unit leaks into the environment needing to be filled yearly. We paid a dealer to repair the ac and it all leaked out again. They refilled once again and said to bring it back every year to have it refilled again. So far it has all leaked out 3 times now. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. The contact stated that the rear passenger door had a defective seal that allowed moisture to seep into the vehicle. The moisture traveled throughout the floor of the vehicle and caused the floor to decay. The contact stated that the decay caused a hole in…
Other Dodge Neon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 96 | 0 |
| 2004 Neon | 94 | 0 |
| 2003 Neon | 202 | 0 |
| 2002 Neon | 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 2005 Dodge Neon?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, power train problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge Neon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.