Dodge Neon Structure Problems
Owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Dodge Neon across 11 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “spare tire” (6% of reports).
- 190structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 23%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.
- Spare tire: mentioned in 12 of 190 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 190 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 9 an injury.
Dodge Neon structure complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear suspension crossmember may be missing spot welds.
Risk: This condition can result in structural cracks in the body, and reduced crash protection in the event of a rear impact.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for any missing welds, and will have structural rivets installed in place of the missing welds.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Person sold an inoperable vehicle. Using verbal manipulations he claimed in the add and later face to face that the vehicle has a clean title (carfax report shows it as salvage with multiple reported accidents and 8 service history records), certain mileage (148000 claimed, 223.300 in reality), he…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge neon. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the front subframe was fractured. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. While the vehicle was parked in inclement weather, the contact noticed water on the front and rear passenger side floorboards and the trunk. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While servicing the vehicle, the contact discovered that the subframe was rusted and partially fractured. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Neons have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 190 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Dodge Neon?
The most frequent phrase is “spare tire”, in 12 of 190 complaints.
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