Dodge Neon Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 411 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Dodge Neon across 11 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (106). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (26% of reports).
- 411air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 313mention a crash
- 202mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 19%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 105 of 411 complaints (26%)
- Bags deploy: mentioned in 94 of 411 complaints (23%)
- Upon impact: mentioned in 55 of 411 complaints (13%)
- Frontal collision: mentioned in 30 of 411 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 93 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 411 complaints, 313 mention a crash, 15 a fire, 202 an injury.
Dodge Neon air bags complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 2000
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.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Model years: 1997
Problem: The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
Risk: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My airbag light is on in my horn don't work
The airbag light came on and is staying on at all times. Also the horn does not work through the column.
We were hit from the side and tore up the whole front end. The air bags did not deploy
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge neon. While proceeding to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side door of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and passenger sustained whiplash injuries that required medical…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Neons have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 411 owner complaints about air bags for the Dodge Neon. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Neon air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Dodge Neon?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 105 of 411 complaints, followed by “bags deploy” (94).
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