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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 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2001
Seats
HOW MANY UNSAFE ITEMS SHOULD THERE BE BEFORE YOU CAN REQUEST THE LEMON LAW ACT.WHEN I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE I WAS TOLD I HAD TO KEEP IT BECAUSE I SIGNED THE REGISTRATION (I NOTICE THE PASS.AIRBAG COMPARTMENT SECURELY FASTENED AND I DIDN'T NOT WANT THE CAR. SINCE THEN WHICH WAS 11/26/1999, THE DODGE NEON HAS BEEN RECALLED TWICE A…
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HOW MANY UNSAFE ITEMS SHOULD THERE BE BEFORE YOU CAN REQUEST THE LEMON LAW ACT.WHEN I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE I WAS TOLD I HAD TO KEEP IT BECAUSE I SIGNED THE REGISTRATION (I NOTICE THE PASS.AIRBAG COMPARTMENT SECURELY FASTENED AND I DIDN'T NOT WANT THE CAR. SINCE THEN WHICH WAS 11/26/1999, THE DODGE NEON HAS BEEN RECALLED TWICE AND I HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE FRAME>IS THIS A SAFETY HAZARD?*AK
NHTSA ODI #740890
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 2001
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HESITATES AND WILL NOT PICK UP SPEED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #880211
Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 2001
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
CONSUMER WAS BRAKING AS NORMAL BUT VEHICLE WAS RACING, AND DID NOT STOP IN TIME, CAUSING A REAR END ACCIDENT. ACCELERATOR DID NOT GO DOWN. *AK AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOYED DURING ACCIDENT. *YH
NHTSA ODI #880126
Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 2001
Suspension
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #739960
Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 2001
Electrical System
VEHICLE HAS STOPPED 3 TIMES WITH IN A TWO WEEK TIME FRAME. *AK
NHTSA ODI #878754
Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 2001
Tires
WHILE DRIVING 50MPH SUDDENLY IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS GRABBING VEHICLE. WENT INTO A SPIN & ENDED IN A DITCH. LEFT REAR TIRE SIDEWALL BLEWOUT, BUT TREAD WAS STILL INTACT. GOODYEAR, EAGLE LS, DOT M6MSHMCR199 WITH 1,000 MILES P185/60R15. *AK
NHTSA ODI #878125
Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2001
SuspensionTires
CAR WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. DEALER SAID A SCREW WAS LOOSE, SO THEY TIGHTENED IT. MONTH LATER STILL PULLING, THEY DID AN ALIGNMENT, THAT STILL DIDN'T WORK. 3 INCH BAR THAT HOLDS BACK WHEEL WAS BENT, SUPPORT BAR. DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS BENT INWARD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #877700
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY OR AT A STOP AND ABOUT TO PROCEED VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. WENT TO ARBITRATION BOARD IN WHICH CHRYSLER STATED THAT IT WAS THE CAHARACTERISTIC OF VEHCLE BECAUSE OF EMISSION STANDARDS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #877522
Mileage unknown · Dec 21, 2000
Electrical System
PROBLEM WITH BATTERY NOT HOLDING ITS CHARGE PROPERLY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #876887
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2000
Electrical System
THE ORIGINAL BATTERY WAS REPLACED 12,000 MILES AGO AND LESS THAN 3 MONTHS LATER THIS NEW BATTERY DIED. CHRYSLER & DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE REGARDLESS OF THE FACT THAT THE BATTERY LASTED LESS THAN 3 MONTHS. THE CAUSE OF THIS SECOND BATTERY FAILURE LIKE THE FIRST WAS DETERMINED TO BE ITS CLOSENESS TO THE ENGINE BLOCK AND ITS I…
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THE ORIGINAL BATTERY WAS REPLACED 12,000 MILES AGO AND LESS THAN 3 MONTHS LATER THIS NEW BATTERY DIED. CHRYSLER & DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE REGARDLESS OF THE FACT THAT THE BATTERY LASTED LESS THAN 3 MONTHS. THE CAUSE OF THIS SECOND BATTERY FAILURE LIKE THE FIRST WAS DETERMINED TO BE ITS CLOSENESS TO THE ENGINE BLOCK AND ITS INTENSE AOUNT OF HEAT GENERATED DURING NORMAL USE COMBINED WITH THE TROPICAL CLIMATE OF FLORIDA. I BELEIVE THAT CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THIS BUT WILL NOT OFFER A PROTECTIVE SHIELD TO REDUCE THE EXTREME HEAT THAT THE BATTERY MUST ENDURE. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER TODAY AND THE ASSOCIATE NOT ONLY WAS RUDE BUT LIKE THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY POSSIBLE SOLUTION. THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT ANOTHER REPLACEMENT BATTERY FOR MY AUTOMOBILE WILL COST $110.00 PLUS TAX AND WOULD NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. *AK
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.
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.
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.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
2
PE02082 · 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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