2000 Dodge Neon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 8%of 337 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,390miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Dodge Neon, 8% of the 337 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,390 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the car you can hear banging under the front chasis. The sway bar links have been breaking from the sway bar. Twice they have been replaced by the dealer at my cost. The third time they repair at no cost. I have replaced two links on the right and two on the left side. The first time was the right. The second time was the right and left. The third time the right. The first time was may 16, 2002. The second was september 24, 2003. The third time june 1, 2004. The dealership can not find the reason to the failure ofthe links.”
NHTSA complaint #10074873, filed 2004-06, 77,435 miles“Severe corrosion caused a weakness in the suspension cradle/ engine cradle that resulted in the front suspension control arm to break away from its mounting to the suspension crossmember/ cradle. The control arm and all associated components seemed to be in acceptable condition and did not exhibit any failures. The failure was severe enough that the drive axle was pulled out of the transmission. The vehicle was completely undriveable. I was extremely lucky to have had the failure at a very low speed while turning into a driveway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10483446, filed 2012-11, 172,000 miles“Consume rcomplained about a front lower control arm problem. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and there was a recall on this make, model, and year. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10061616, filed 2004-03, 60,000 miles“While driving there was severe vibration in the front end. The consumer had taken the vehicle to an independent shop where the mechanic replaced the left and right wheel bearings. (it was turning blue per consumer)”
NHTSA complaint #10053723, filed 2004-02, 40,120 miles“Lower control arm fell off. This was due to the pivot tube and arm not being properly welded. Dealer stated that consumer's vehicle was 10 days past the recall date. Dealer will not fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10065322, filed 2004-03, 55,500 milesRelated recalls
- 99V114000May 6, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower control arms may have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm.Covers: Dodge Neon 2000, Plymouth Neon 2000
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 9% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 15 | 9% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 26 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 29 | 3% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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