2001 Dodge Neon Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Dodge Neon, 7% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,900 miles. 3 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.
“The contact owns a 2001 Dodge NEON. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 156,800 and the current mileage was 156,845.”
NHTSA complaint #10430058, filed 2011-10, 156,800 miles“Engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction. Also, vehicle accelerated to extremely high rpms. Cause unknown. Vehicle had been to dealer five times. Dealer could not not identify problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #899583, filed 2001-11“While in heavy traffic accelerator pedal was applied and vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a rear end collision. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8016979, filed 2002-08“Consumer stated while stopped at a light, as she attempted to step on the gas, the pedal began to act erratic, which caused the vehicle to hit the person in front and would not stop. The vehicle was repaired, but now it hesitates when driving or stopping. Other problems are as followed: the electrical lights and alarms, engine/cooling system, equipment(not spec), fuel system, heater/defrost/vent, park brake, power train, serv. Brakes, steering, structure, suspension, visual systems, the air bag module, (brain of the vehicle) computer, and a cracked motor head. …”
NHTSA complaint #10002120, filed 2003-01“Engine idle rough. Idle speed drops below 500 RPM. Throttle sticks open causing to surge at high rate of speed (2 occurances) engine lose of power, especially up small inclines. A/c or accessories have no effect on idle RPM. Dealer recommend super grade gas (against manf recommendations) 2 dealers unable to duplicate problem. At 70mph engine hesitates and stalls, again dealer unable to dup. Engine check light illuminated. However no codes are displayed for dealer. Overall, engine idle bad, throttle sticks, vehicle stalls. Driving skills have prevented accident. What can be done? Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #767688, filed 2002-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15 | 16% |
| 2004 | 7 | 7% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 7% |
| 2000 | 20 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 16 | 3% |
| 1995 | 47 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 22% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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