1999 Dodge Neon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 11%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Dodge Neon, 11% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 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.
“Recently bought a 99 Dodge NEON. The instrument panel as whole works intermittently and oftentimes the speedometer doesn't work even when everything else. After doing some research I have found the the cold soders on the instrument panel are to blame, and are bad on most chrysler vehicles from this error. I feel this should be fixed by the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #11124007, filed 2018-09“On my 1999 doge NEON the check engine light turned on and my car stalled in traffic at a stop light I was able to start the engine again and took the car to tuffy auto center where he diag the car and reported to me it was the cam sensor and that he would order another one, the sensor arrived and he attempted to in this one and couldn't because the cam sensor he had was flush and the one he removed was recessed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10054636, filed 2004-01“Car was struck by another car (right side) passenger side. Car caught fire and driver's seat belt would not release trapping driver within car. The seat belt was cut by another driver in order to free driver from car. Seconds after the car was totally engulfed in flames and entirely burnt. We have the failed seat belt component in our posession available for review.”
NHTSA complaint #752506, filed 2001-09“In rainy or wet conditions vehicle stalls unexpectly or loses all power which may cause a crash. Also, sometimes has a no start condition. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #854872, filed 2000-01“Hit a pole on an parking lot access road at approximately 15 MPH. Car started on fire and burnt the entire car. The interior was completely destroyed.”
NHTSA complaint #754657, filed 2001-11Related service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13 | 14% |
| 2004 | 15 | 16% |
| 2003 | 72 | 36% |
| 2002 | 25 | 14% |
| 2001 | 23 | 16% |
| 2000 | 43 | 13% |
| 1999 | 13 | 11% |
| 1998 | 21 | 6% |
| 1997 | 33 | 8% |
| 1996 | 93 | 15% |
| 1995 | 98 | 10% |
| 1994 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Neon
55 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology