Dodge Neon Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 449 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Dodge Neon across 11 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (98). The words owners use most often: “wiring harness” (11% of reports).
- 449electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $680typical repair cost reported by owners
- 44%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.
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 49 of 449 complaints (11%)
- Steering column: mentioned in 41 of 449 complaints (9%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 25 of 449 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the Dodge Neon at $680, and half of them between $210 and $1,250.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2013), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 148 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 449 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 59 a fire, 8 an injury.
Dodge Neon electrical system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Model years: 1996
Problem: An engine wiring harness can short circuit due to contact with the exhaust gas recirculation tube..
Risk: Shorting of the wiring harness can cause various electrical malfunctions, including engine stalling.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the engine wiring harness properly and any wire that has been damaged will be replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
This makes 3rd transmission that has been put in this 2003 dodge neon xst . I have put $10.000.00 in transmission replacements ! These are lemons!! I will never buy another dodge!!
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…
I purchase a 2005 dodge neon in june. Approxiately 3 werks later i notice how when i would have to stop when time to move forward car would stall and barely want to go then all of a sudden it would pick up. It did that for 2 days. The 3rd day i drove away in it with no promblems. When time for me…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Neons have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 449 owner complaints about electrical system 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 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Dodge Neon?
Owners report a typical cost of $680 (half paid between $210 and $1,250), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Dodge Neon?
The most frequent phrase is “wiring harness”, in 49 of 449 complaints, followed by “steering column” (41).
Other Dodge Neon problems
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,259)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (489)
- Air Bags problems (411)
- Power Train problems (332)
- Steering problems (243)
- Structure problems (190)
- Exterior Lighting problems (164)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (149)
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