Dodge Neon Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Dodge Neon across 11 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (29). The words owners use most often: “front end” (14% of reports).
- 125suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 30%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.
- Front end: mentioned in 18 of 125 complaints (14%)
- Arm bushings: mentioned in 12 of 125 complaints (10%)
- Lower control: mentioned in 11 of 125 complaints (9%)
- Popping noise: mentioned in 7 of 125 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 125 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 8 an injury.
Dodge Neon suspension complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower control arms may have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm.
Risk: This inadequate welding could allow the tube to separate from the arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower control arm.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
As i was driving down the street, my rear passenger end was leaning a little to the side. I was a smooth paved road and it felt as though i was hitting potholes. I pulled over to the side of the road thought my tire was flat. I t0ok the car to a shop to get checked out. They stated that my rear…
The front frame that holds engine,struts, brakes , steering are rotted out from rust causing major issues and possible injuries and death !!!!!!!!!!! Chrysler knows of these issues and wont do anything to remedy the problem. *tr
Where to start! Steering wheel shakes bad when idling and had to replace the entire computer! There seems to be the same complaints with these cars without any action from chrysler. We have had to replace the front control arm bushings twice in 6 months in my daughters car, there is water leaking…
Sub frame rusted out. Chrysler refused to help. *tr
I have been told that this sub-frame is completely rusted. Has there been a re-call on the 2000 dodge neon? *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Neons have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 125 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Dodge Neon?
The most frequent phrase is “front end”, in 18 of 125 complaints, followed by “arm bushings” (12).
Other Dodge Neon problems
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,259)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (489)
- Electrical System problems (449)
- Air Bags problems (411)
- Power Train problems (332)
- Steering problems (243)
- Structure problems (190)
- Exterior Lighting problems (164)
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