2001 Dodge Neon Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 12%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Dodge Neon, 12% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 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.
“I bought my NEON in may of 2001 and in feb. 2002 I had a bad water leak. I took it in several times and they would say it was fixed, but no it was not. I finally told them I want my carpet replaced when they do get it fixed. I fought with them round & round, till they finally said they would. I said do not put it in until we know for sure it was fixed. They said it was, put new carpet in and sure enough it leaked again and the new carpet was soaked and stinky, like the original. They finally got the leak fixed after 6 months, but they sure did not offer to replace carpet again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070655, filed 2004-01, 25,000 miles“Engine idles very rough. Car has stalled out twice this weekend while in reverse with no warning. Dealer has seen car today and said it cannot duplicate the problem so they have nothing to fix. My car has been in close to a dozen times in regards to the rough handling. Especially when A/C was on. Now it seems to have a problem while coming to a stop at a light...when you try to go the car seems like it isn't getting gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010752, filed 2003-03, 33,000 miles“Head gasket problems on the 2001 Dodge NEON es sedan. Oil leakage in certain compartments, including the water coolant housing. As a result, the car started to overheat.”
NHTSA complaint #10041029, filed 2003-10, 40,000 miles“When starting vehicle cold. There is a loud internal knocking noise from engine. I am a professional auto mechanic, I suspect piston slap. In my opinion ,this condition is not normal as stated by the dealer and the factory. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769141, filed 2002-10“Vehicle stalled at 55 MPH, lost all power and functions. Consumer was not able to restart vehicle. Towed to dealer, PCM was replaced. Vehicle stalled 2 more times since then at various speeds. Dealer could not remedy problem, and installed co pilot. Consumer states that on 14-apr-2002 vehicle stalled for the fourth time, dealer couldn?t duplicate the problem and consumer is concerned about her safety.”
NHTSA complaint #8006952, filed 2002-04Related service bulletins
- 10223854Sep 7, 2016Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies…
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12 | 13% |
| 2004 | 20 | 21% |
| 2003 | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 | 28 | 16% |
| 2001 | 17 | 12% |
| 2000 | 54 | 16% |
| 1999 | 55 | 47% |
| 1998 | 199 | 59% |
| 1997 | 222 | 57% |
| 1996 | 340 | 56% |
| 1995 | 294 | 30% |
| 1994 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Neon
33 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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