2003 Dodge Neon Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 10%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Dodge Neon, 10% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 18 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had a collision in my vehicle the front end was smashed in. (the vehicle was considered totaled by the insurance company.) the airbags (passenger and driver) did not deploy causing injury to me and my passenger. I was traveling approx. 25 or 30 MPH. According to police on the scene the airbags should have deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10107644, filed 2005-01, 26,000 miles“I rearended an SUV during a rainstorm. The entire front of my car, and side panels were totaled. My airbags did not deploy. My car was a 2003 Dodge NEON. The force of the impact and damage to the exterior front of my car actually left minor interior damage under the steering wheel-panel pieces became detached. I received multiple bruises, minor cuts, and major headache for days afterwards due to the force of hitting the steering wheel then my seatbelt jerking me into my seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10335795, filed 2010-06, 104,000 miles“Vehicle was involved in an accident where another vehicle turned left in front of my sister (who was driving my car) and she was going 40 MPH. My vehicle was hit almost head on. And the driver side front fender. Neither air bag deployed. My sister has multiple head, neck and back injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10114102, filed 2005-03, 28,000 miles“While driving the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a side rail. Neither frontal air bag deployed. The vehicle was towed to a auto body shop for inspection. The cause has not been determined. Also, 2 months after the consumer purhcased the vehicle, the fuel pump was replaced. There is also an incident that the vehicle doesn't start.”
NHTSA complaint #10074255, filed 2004-07, 8,800 miles“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision on a dry road condition at 30 MPH. Consumer's vehicle broad side another vehicle, and neither frontal air bag deployed. Passenger sustained knee injuries, and was transported to the local hospital. Also, driver sustained injuries, and was transported to the local hospital by the local police. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10115888, filed 2005-03, 3,500 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14 | 15% |
| 2004 | 14 | 15% |
| 2003 | 20 | 10% |
| 2002 | 22 | 13% |
| 2001 | 33 | 23% |
| 2000 | 71 | 21% |
| 1999 | 12 | 10% |
| 1998 | 34 | 10% |
| 1997 | 41 | 11% |
| 1996 | 44 | 7% |
| 1995 | 106 | 11% |
| 1994 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Neon
72 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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