2001 Dodge Neon Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- 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 2001 Dodge Neon, 2% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“Doors have trouble closing and staying closed until they dont close at all. All four doors on my car have this problem. It is currently in the shop getting a new door mechanism so the door on the driver's side will close. Other three will have to be repaired and replaced.doors open when you are going down the road and stay open. Could be potential for accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10185640, filed 2007-03“Locks are too close together, and slightest touch of locks will lock door. Consumer has been locked out of vehicle twice because of this poor design. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #892033, filed 2001-07Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Neon
33 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
17 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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