1997 Dodge Neon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 390 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Dodge Neon, 2% of the 390 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I have talked to other people with neons made in 97 and they seem to have the same problems. Also the paint is coming off. I have seen many NEON's since I bought mine, with this same problem. . No safetyd efec tmentioned.”
NHTSA complaint #757823, filed 2002-02“Glare from dashboard reflecting on the windsheild is dangerous. At times the glare makes it almost impossible to see when heading into the sun. This is a problem even when wearing sunglasses.”
NHTSA complaint #746184, filed 2001-05“Head gasket blew. Oxygen sensor blew. Left rear brake pad fell off and jammed in the drum rendering the vehicle unmovable. Upon inspection, had to replace both drums, both discs, and new pads on front and back both sides. Window seals have failed on the passengers side front window. Water leaks in and air leaks at highway speeds, slows car down immensley and causes more fuel consumption. Driver's side window harshly scratched. Gets worse as time goes by, have seen other NEON's with the same problem. Fuel filter went, causing the entire fuel injection system to have to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #745430, filed 2001-05Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 14 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 3% |
| 1995 | 43 | 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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