2001 Dodge Neon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Dodge Neon, 2% of the 146 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Due to a degree of slant in windshield there is a 3 by 13 inch of reflection in center of the windshield which has caused poor driver's visibility. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details. The reflection is the defrost vent on the vehicle cowling which increases in density as the vehicle is driven and light varies, in early morning friving especially to the east on a tree lined road/street this reflection becomes dominant in the center of the windshield causing poor visibility. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #893632, filed 2001-08“Windshield has cracked where windshield and defroster connect, causing poor driver visibility. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8002353, filed 2002-01“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 2003-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 14 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 3% |
| 1995 | 43 | 4% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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