1994 Dodge Neon Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Dodge Neon (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1994 Dodge Neon. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 22%
- Engine cooling2 22%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Steering1 11%
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “Consumer experienced problem with sudden acceleration when starting. Vehicle would accelerate at 7 MPH. Consumer has notified dealer of problem; dealer informed consumer that the vehicle was designed that way. Also believed this was the other factor which caused the vehicle to be totaled during an accident. Vehicle was also in/out of dealer shop for correction, but nothing was found. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #826165, filed 1998-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Dodge Neon in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Other model years of the Dodge Neon
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 96 | 45,200 | 0 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 94 | 60,000 | 0 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 202 | 54,700 | 0 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 173 | 48,000 | 0 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 146 | 53,500 | 4 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 337 | 62,500 | 5 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 116 | 59,995 | 0 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 339 | 61,000 | 1 | — | 29 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 390 | 62,000 | 1 | — | 29 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 611 | 81,500 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 976 | 82,741 | 6 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge Neon model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Dodge Neon have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1994 Dodge Neon as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Dodge Neon is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1994 Dodge Neon been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.