2000 Dodge Neon Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 337 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 Dodge Neon, 3% of the 337 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I was in an accident. Going about 65 miles an hour.. I rear ended someone on the freeway. I had my cruise control at the time.. Was a car and a half away. The car ahead of me stopped very suddenly I didn't have time to react when I hit him head on. My air bags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10370975, filed 2010-12, 83,116 miles“2000 Dodge NEON-I have had this car for 5 years and use it solely for commuting to and from work. I am a careful driver and do not abuse this vehicle. During these 5 yrs I have had the following work on this car; replaced the brakes twice within the first 2 yrs replaced the battery 3 times over 5 years replaced the transmission at 70k replaced the radiator at 70k the car performs very poorly in ice and snow. I have spun out on several major highways merely doing less than 10 MPH in snow/slush. …”
NHTSA complaint #10100566, filed 2004-11, 71,000 miles“I was involved in a crash on jan 9 2003. A sation wagon took a left turn infront of me.I was driving at about 40 miles per hour with traffic. We collided.my 2000 Dodge NEON collided with the tire -rear passenger quarter of his staion wagon. Both cars are a total loss. My issue is my airbags did not deploy. I was wearing my seat belt. I feel at 40 miles per hour ,damaging eonough of my front end that both front quaters buckled ,that the bag should of deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10002774, filed 2003-01“Interior trunk lock wasn't operable. Consumer went to open the trunk and lock wouldn't unlock/ cigerette lighter and cd player failed. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic told her that they couldn't duplicate the problems. Seat belt malfunctions. Door light and dome light stays on alarm system malfunctons continuously. Power windows malfunctions. Cruise control failed. The vehicle stalled on the road. Vehicle alignment problems while using brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #868759, filed 2000-08“Engine knockis in morning when starting up vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced compressor for air conditioner, and rebuilt transmission. But, problem has not been remedied.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 2% |
| 1995 | 43 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Neon
71 complaintsBrakes
69 complaintsEngine cooling
54 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsTires
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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