1997 Dodge Neon Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 5%of 390 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Dodge Neon, 5% of the 390 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is a known problem that daimler chrysler is well aware of. They should recall this and many other neons instead of making me pay for the repair myself. If one logs onto the internet it becomes painfully apparent with a quick search that thousands of people have the same experience as me.”
NHTSA complaint #733447, filed 2000-10“My first complaint would be about the paint. My car has been peeling for the past 2 years now, it bubbles then peels and gets bigger and bigger every day. It is now peeling in 6 spots, the largest is the size of a watermelon. Very unhappy!!!! Second, the brakes are horrible, the squealing of metal on metal has been occurring since day 1 of getting my car. I was recently driving on a major highway and my steering wheel began shaking like crazy. I pulled over and everything seemed fine. I continued to drive but could not accelerate faster than 60km/hr. …”
NHTSA complaint #10155727, filed 2006-04“I realize this isn't a safety complaint, but I have nowhere to turn. My car is 3 years old, with no history of damage, no rust, no reason for the paint to suddenly start coming of in huge flaps, that I pick up off the driveway on windy days and put in my glove compartment. I complained to the dealership and they said, we've never heard of that. And that was the help I got. I have seen neons (at least six to date) randomly around my area, in my color (lapis blue) all with this exact problem. I find it very hard to believe that chrylser doesn't know about this!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #718347, filed 2000-02“Engine is leaking oil/dashboard lights go out and come back on at random intervals/ engine check light comes on and stays on/ door ajar alarm will come while vehicle is in operation, and transmission will get stuck between gears and engage forcefully. . Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #885526, filed 2001-04“Oil light comes on all time,and there were puddles of oil on ground. Took vehicle to a dealer, and they said that engine gasket had an oil leak. According to the investigation done by consumer, the cause of the problem lies on detective head gasket used by the manufacturer of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #878213, filed 2001-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 5% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 37 | 6% |
| 1995 | 40 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Neon
222 complaintsBrakes
47 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Neon
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.
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