1997 Dodge Neon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 390 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Dodge Neon, 2% of the 390 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 65 MPH head gasket and fuel pump failed without warning. As a result vehicle over eated. Dealer replaced the parts, and 2 1/2 years later ,the same parts failed again.”
NHTSA complaint #10075856, filed 2004-06, 72,000 miles“My car has had to have a circut board, fuel pump, fuel filter, and new gaskets at only two years old and 39280 miles. I feel that the circut board could cause crash or injury because I cannot tell how fast I am driving or if I have gas in my car. I was told at the dealer that there was a NEON with the same problem (circut board) that they had fixed just the week before.”
NHTSA complaint #711132, filed 2000-04“The contact owns a 1997 Dodge NEON. While placing fuel into the vehicle, the filler tube fell to the ground and caused gasoline to leak onto the ground. The dealer stated that there was no recall and the vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic stated that the filler tube had rusted out. The mechanic replaced the filler tube and the vehicle has been performing normally. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage is 130,000. Updated 10/06/09 updated 10/08/09”
NHTSA complaint #10276319, filed 2009-07, 120,000 miles“In the words of the chrysler fire investigator. ... Fire appears to have started after the vehicle sustained a hard impact to the front area of the vehicle... The report goes on to say that the fire was not caused by a manufacturing defect. I am very concerned that if this vehicle had not caught fire it would not have been a total loss and that it appears to me that the reason it caught fire is a design defect involving the electric fuel pump. I would think that a provision should be made to shut down the electric fuel pump on an impact which breaks a fuel line. …”
NHTSA complaint #702229, filed 1999-01“Vehicle experiences erratic gas mileage and consumer believes the mpg are different for 2 door and 4 door models (4 door 24 city, 28 hwy - 2 door 32 city, 40 hwy). Et”
NHTSA complaint #782847, filed 1999-08Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 20 | 3% |
| 1995 | 51 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Neon
222 complaintsBrakes
47 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEquipment
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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