Dodge Neon Visibility Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 117 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Dodge Neon across 11 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (43). The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (12% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Head gasket: mentioned in 14 of 117 complaints (12%)
  • Sun roof: mentioned in 7 of 117 complaints (6%)
  • Fell off: mentioned in 6 of 117 complaints (5%)
  • Side window: mentioned in 6 of 117 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do visibility problems happen?

Based on 17 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles2 · 12%
10k–25k miles0 · 0%
25k–50k miles8 · 47%
50k–75k miles4 · 24%
75k–100k miles1 · 6%
100k–150k miles1 · 6%
150k+ miles1 · 6%

How serious are the reports?

Of 117 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 9 an injury.

Dodge Neon visibility complaints by model year

Peak: 1995, with 43 complaints
1995: 431995431996: 171996171997: 8199781998: 161998161999: 9199992000: 122000122001: 3200132002: 3200232003: 3200332004: 1200412005: 220052

n = 117 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearVisibility complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2005 Neon22%51,159
2004 Neon11%35,000
2003 Neon31%110,000
2002 Neon32%—
2001 Neon32%—
2000 Neon124%38,511
1999 Neon98%60,495
1998 Neon165%40,000
1997 Neon82%—
1996 Neon173%—
1995 Neon434%80,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 1999, with 17 complaints
1995: 9199591996: 141996141997: 6199761998: 8199881999: 171999172000: 112000112001: 162001162002: 132002132003: 112003112004: 8200482007: 1200712008: 1200812013: 220132

n = 117 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists visibility for the Dodge Neon. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The sunroof has been stuck due to faulty parts and this has been a chronic problem with the majority of srt4 owners. *tr

Received May 15, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10512288

Upon warming the car before driving to work windows steamed up badly i thought it was because of cold temp outside. This happened throughout the winter. Always having a sweet taste in my mouth took the car back to the dealer where i bought it there said the heater core was leaking would have to…

Received Apr 25, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10509597

Shortly after i bought this car, used, i noticed a deformity in the windshield. Over the last year it has doubled in size, and now there is another one. The first one was on the passenger side, and was more of an nuisance, but the second one is right in my line of site when driving. It causes…

Received Nov 13, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10248714

Upon purchasing my car, brand new in 2004, i have had several problems with it. After a short year of having my car my power windows went out, shortly after my front door speakers stopped working and my radio/cd player often doesn't work correctly...cd discs will get stuck in player and continually…

Received Feb 8, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10182021

I have a 1999 dodge neon. I bought the car in may 2002 at bruce campbell dodge in redford, michigan. My sunroof went out in september 2002. After arguing with the service manager, they replaced the switch (or the wires). I have the powertrain extended warranty (added care). The next occurence (may…

Received Jul 16, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10081193
Dodge Neon
1995-1999 Dodge Neon photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all Dodge Neons have visibility problems?

No. NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about visibility 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 visibility?

No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.

What do owners say about visibility problems on the Dodge Neon?

The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 14 of 117 complaints, followed by “sun roof” (7).

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