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2000 Dodge Neon Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 337 total for the year
Median mileage
59,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Dodge Neon, 1% of the 337 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 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.

“The car idles very high and then accelerates to higher speeds without touching the accelerator pedal. There is a high acceleration boosts and spurts when first accelerating from a stopped position, causing car to lunge forward at high speeds. The car refuses to start when not used daily, such as a problem with the starter or the alternator, but no problems have been found with either parts upon inspections by a mechanic. Front axles pop when turning. Key is hard to disengage or remove from the ignition. …”

NHTSA complaint #10144012, filed 2005-11

“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

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200411%
200311%
200211%
200132%
200031%
199710%
199610%
199551%

Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Neon

Air bags
71 complaints
Brakes
69 complaints
Engine cooling
54 complaints
Electrical system
43 complaints
Body and structure
33 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Steering
27 complaints
Suspension
26 complaints
Vehicle speed control
20 complaints
Seat belts
19 complaints
Tires
15 complaints
Visibility (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 29, 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