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Seat beltsPart report

2002 Dodge Neon Seat belts Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 173 total for the year
Median mileage
51,362miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Dodge Neon, 2% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,362 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.

“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge NEON. She has had several failures within the transmission , engine and seat belts. The manufacturer was called, but the representatives refused to discuss the failures .the failure mileage was 87,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10296880, filed 2009-12, 87,000 miles

“While a technician was installing the car seat inside the vehicle he determined that the seat belts were not locking properly. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the seat belts needed to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10072300, filed 2004-05

“Consumer has problems with the safety belts. The plastic piece on the belt which created tension to make the belt tighten to keep it from becoming loose broke three times.”

NHTSA complaint #10003952, filed 2002-12

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200533%
200455%
200352%
200242%
200175%
2000196%
199954%
199872%
1997174%
1996102%
1995182%

Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Neon

Transmission and drivetrain
36 complaints
Engine cooling
28 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Air bags
22 complaints
Body and structure
21 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Exterior lighting
11 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 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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