2002 Dodge Neon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 9%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Dodge Neon, 9% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have taken my vehicle in twice for a vibration in the steering wheel and the vehicle would pulled to the left. The first time I brought it in they said it was due to tire wear and they replaced the tire free of cost. I took the car in about five months later because it was still doing the same thing this time they said it was normal tire wear and they nothing about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10007820, filed 2003-02, 33,326 miles“Have a 2002 Dodge NEON with a little more than 101,000 miles on it. Brought car in for service and was told by the service manager that the control arm bushings are pushed right through the front sub frame and if they let go this can cause a serious crash this is a serious safety issue and that the car should be recalled.because the sub frame of this type of vehicle should not be gone alreadyand chrysler don't want to admit that they are using cheap stuff in these types of cars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10310387, filed 2010-02, 101,000 miles“Have 2002 Dodge NEON with just over 58,000 miles on it. While being inspected found that both control arm bushings were shot. Appears to be a problem with neons which chrysler doesn't want to admit. If these had fully let go traveling on highway this would have been a serious safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10146510, filed 2005-12, 58,000 miles“Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the rear coil springs. Consumer was driving at approximately 15 MPH and felt something rubbing against the rear right tire. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and saw that the coil spring had broken, and was right on top of the tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10107180, filed 2005-01, 45,600 miles“The lower control arm bushings are a big problem with this car. You will lose control of steering if the bushing and bolt let go. On average my local repair shop replaces 3 a week. Should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10211809, filed 2007-12, 42,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 9% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 15 | 9% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 26 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 29 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Neon
36 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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