2000 Dodge Neon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 337 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Dodge Neon, 4% of the 337 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,800 miles.
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.
“Unfortunately I ran into a driver whom was in front of me due to low visibility & bad brakes. My headlights are extremely dull & foggy. Also, whomever own the car before me had the brake vacuum replaced due to recall & ever since I've purchased the car there's been a brake problem. Such as needing a new master cylinder, new propositioning, new brake shoes, and wheel cylinder. I have receipts of all work completed. I have a one year old whom ride along and I'm highly concerned about his safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621019, filed 2014-08, 15,000 miles“Water was entering the trunk and rear floor through the brake lights. When this occurred it caused a short in the automatic door lock. This was caused by poor sealant of the brake lights at the factory. It was a common problem but not remedy had been found.”
NHTSA complaint #10052232, filed 2004-01, 400,000 miles“Dt: headlight covers were dull and did not put out enough light at night. Dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The consumer stated film seemed to build up on the head light covers.”
NHTSA complaint #10131959, filed 2005-08, 66,000 miles“The contact stated while driving at night and turning the headlights on the warning light indicator appeared on the dashboard, but the headlight switch failed to activate. Contact took vehicle to local mechanic and they stated the wires had melted together. Due to the safety hazard the local mechanic stated he could not work on the vehicle and referred contact to a Dodge dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10179366, filed 2007-01, 111,000 miles“Turning signal headlights 80% failure, when temperature in vehicle over 100 degrees. When lights are engaged, all rear marking lamps, side, and instrument panel failed, and fog lights came on when in off position. I spoke to a tech off the record, this is a common problem. This resulted in a near collision since instrument panel was not visible to driver. When temp in car went down later that evening, switch worked. Today in the am it worked, but failed this afternoon.”
NHTSA complaint #10203382, filed 2007-09Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 9% |
| 2003 | 48 | 24% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 15 | 2% |
| 1995 | 35 | 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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