IllustrationCONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM SUDDENLY STOPPED, AND HIT HIM FROM THE BACK. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
2000 Dodge Neon
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Dodge Neon do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 173.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
90–25K
2425–50K
2550–75K
2175–100K
13100–150K
6150K+
98 reports with mileage · 239 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 71 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 66 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
73 crash reports6 fire reports42 injury reports
What owners actually said
337 reportsCONSUMER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT ABOUT 30-35 MPH AND FRONT BUMPER WAS CRUSHED IN, BUT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT POWER SURGES (LOSS OF POWER) WHEN DRIVING OVER 50 MPH UPON ACCELERATION. NLM
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS WILL LOCK UP, ATTACHING PERSON TO SEAT AND LEAVING NO SPACE FOR MOVEMENTS.*AK
SINCE 1/15/01 THE BATTERY IS DEAD IF THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEN EVERY DAY. IF WE LET THE CAR SIT FOR ONE FULL DAY, THE BATTERY IS DEAD. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MODULE AND RADIO THINKING THAT IS THE PROBLEM. IT IS BACK IN THE SHOP NOW BECAUSE THE BATTERY WENT DEAD AFTER ONE DAY OF NOT DRIVING THE CAR. THE TECHNICIANS CANNOT FIN…
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SINCE 1/15/01 THE BATTERY IS DEAD IF THE CAR IS NOT DRIVEN EVERY DAY. IF WE LET THE CAR SIT FOR ONE FULL DAY, THE BATTERY IS DEAD. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MODULE AND RADIO THINKING THAT IS THE PROBLEM. IT IS BACK IN THE SHOP NOW BECAUSE THE BATTERY WENT DEAD AFTER ONE DAY OF NOT DRIVING THE CAR. THE TECHNICIANS CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM OF WHY THE BATTERY GOES DEAD.*AK
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH SHOPPING CENTER AT ABOUT 25 MPH TRIED TO MAKE LEFT TURN DOWN LANE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED IN MID TURN AND MY SON LOOKED DOWN TO SEE WHY WHEEL LOCKED AND SLAMMED HEAD ON INTO A CONCRETE LIGHT POST, CAUSING OVER $4000.00 IN DAMAGE TO THE CAR. ALSO THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON INPACT
MY NEON STARTED MAKING A NOISE--KNOCKING NOISE IN THE PISTONS AT AROUND 5800 MI.CONTACTED CHRYSLER ABOUT THE PROBLEM.A REPRESENTATIVE FROM CHRYSLER TOLD ME THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL FOR THOSE TYPE OF CARS.YOU CAN HEAR THE NOISE WHEN IT'S WARM OUT FROM APROX. 10FT AWAY--THIS IS WRONG FOR A NEW CAR.I COULD HAVE BOUGHT A CLUNKER-TO…
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MY NEON STARTED MAKING A NOISE--KNOCKING NOISE IN THE PISTONS AT AROUND 5800 MI.CONTACTED CHRYSLER ABOUT THE PROBLEM.A REPRESENTATIVE FROM CHRYSLER TOLD ME THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL FOR THOSE TYPE OF CARS.YOU CAN HEAR THE NOISE WHEN IT'S WARM OUT FROM APROX. 10FT AWAY--THIS IS WRONG FOR A NEW CAR.I COULD HAVE BOUGHT A CLUNKER-TO HAVE THIS NOISE.WHAT DO I DO?PLEASE E MAIL ME &LET ME KNOW..THANK YOU!
THE BRAKES WERE MAKING SQUEALING NOISE BECAUSE THEY HAD EATEN HALFWAY THROUGH THE ROTORS. NLM
THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER 3 TIMES, THE ENGINE DID NOT SHUT OFF DUE TO A FAULTY RESISTOR, THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED A CRUSHED T-6 VERTABRAE. NLM
KEY TO THE DOOR LOCK AND TRUCK SOMETIMES WON'T OPEN. WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. IT STARTED IN SUMMER. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH HATCH TO UNLOCK DOORS. DEALER FIXED PROBLEM . *AK
Official recalls
501V154000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
May 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
00V366000 · Child Seat
Nov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
00V194000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Jul 17, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. VAPORS FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM CAN CONDENSE AND FREEZE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.
99V114000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
May 6, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED BETWEEN THE PIVOT TUBE AND THE ARM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS INADEQUATE WELDING COULD ALLOW THE TUBE TO SEPARATE FROM THE ARM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.
99V043000 · Air Bags:frontal
Mar 11, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONTAL (PASSENGER SIDE) AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
RQ99010 · Control Arm Welds
Opened Jun 1, 1999 · Closed Feb 5, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
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