2001 Dodge Neon Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 9%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Dodge Neon, 9% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I have a 2001 Dodge NEON, with a water leak problem. The car has always stood uncovered in the rain and snow, and never before has had any water leaked in. And yes, the windows and doors were closed. The water has come in from somewhere above the brake pedal. The puddle was on the driver side floor. There were traces of water on the brake pedal. I thought purchasing an extended daimler chrysler warranty would be a good form of protection, since chrysler's are known to be inferior vehicles. The reason I bought the car was because it's all I could afford at the time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088897, filed 2004-08, 31,480 miles“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“- the contact owns a 2001 Dodge NEON. The contact has owned the vehicle for 2 and a half years. The driver's side seat belt retractor has failed. The contact does not feel secure in the vehicle and is unsure if the seat belts will provide protection if needed. The vehicle's dashboard was also warping and pebbling. Updated 2/22/2007 -”
NHTSA complaint #10179471, filed 2007-01, 51,000 miles“The seal around the trunk lid is leaking. There was a large puddle in my trunk from rain water, it leaked underneath into the spare tire holding area, then into the back seats and carpet in the car. The water could not be completely removed, and there is mold in the car now. Mold is a health hazard. The seal is faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #10147754, filed 2006-01, 68,148 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Dodge NEON. The contact stated that the check oil warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,189.”
NHTSA complaint #10682481, filed 2015-02, 158,189 milesRelated service bulletins
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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 2001 Dodge Neon
33 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSteering
14 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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