2000 Dodge Neon Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 10%of 337 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Dodge Neon, 10% of the 337 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My son was driving his 2000 Dodge NEON and the sub frame broke and I look under the car the hole frame was rusted out he can not afford to fix the car where glad that he was not on the free way when it happen is there a recall where he can get this fix I been looking at neons and they all see to be rusted out by looking at the body you would think the sub frame would not be like that.”
NHTSA complaint #10499786, filed 2013-02, 137,000 miles“I was hearing a clunk under my car. Took it to goodyear. They said it was a rusted subframe. Needs to be repaired to the tune of 1000 dollars. They said nothing else looked rusted. Hmmmm odd.”
NHTSA complaint #10492052, filed 2013-01, 93,000 miles“I was driving through a enter section and I hit a slight bump and it broke my sub frame. When I went to look at it the whole right side of the sub frame was rusted out.”
NHTSA complaint #10615823, filed 2014-07, 283,000 miles“Bought car from father in law, he bought the car new. He had no problems with it.soon after I bought from him in 2000(it was still new!),power windows quit working then started working again.cruise control went out, still dont work. Front end crash 2003 may, 4783.45 in damage, air bag did not deploy at 40mph !!! I had car repaired by non chrysler garage as per advice of erie insurance co. Erie wont cover because they say its chrysler's problem, chrysler says its my problem because work was done at non daimler chrysler garage and they were rude and hung up on me! …”
NHTSA complaint #10071137, filed 2004-01, 44,000 miles“As with a multitude of other owners of this vehicle, whenever there is a rain (heavy or light), water leaks into the interior of the car (most likely through the trunk, possibly around the taillight or another hard to diagnose area). The water will fill up the spare tire well and pool there, then move under the back seats and the back seat floors where again the water pools and soaks into the lining/cushions/interior. …”
NHTSA complaint #10493281, filed 2013-01, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14 | 15% |
| 2004 | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 21 | 12% |
| 2001 | 13 | 9% |
| 2000 | 33 | 10% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 22 | 6% |
| 1997 | 24 | 6% |
| 1996 | 23 | 4% |
| 1995 | 20 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Neon
71 complaintsBrakes
69 complaintsEngine cooling
54 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsTires
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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