2003 Dodge Neon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,336miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Dodge Neon, 4% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,336 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.
“Back brakes fall off the pads and causes tire to lock up, causing a 360 turn and possible accident! This happened the first time after having the car one year, about 70,000 miles on the car. Second time was the other side of the back brakes. Had to replace the brakes and springs on each side.”
NHTSA complaint #10212479, filed 2007-12, 70,000 miles“Consumer complained about a control arm bushings problem. Bushing are wearing out every 8,000 miles. Owner contacted manufacturer and dealer, who offered the owner replacement, however, because of the control arm bushings wearing thin the vehicle had a problem with the steering , as well. Vehicle could not pass inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10117677, filed 2005-04, 8,000 miles“The car started to make scraping and squeaking noises while going over bumps and dips. I inspected the front suspension and had found that the rear bushings on both front lower control arms separated from the control arms. The passengers side control arm had failed and was touching the sub frame, the drivers side was close to failing. Both bushings were replaced by the dealer under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10139170, filed 2005-10, 19,000 miles“Dt: the bushings on both front lower control arms separated from the control arms. The left side control arm was touching the sub frame, and the right side was almost there. Both bushings had come out. The dealer said there was nothing wrong. The dealer said to have chrysler look at it too.”
NHTSA complaint #10131990, filed 2005-08, 7,844 miles“Bought car new. Rear lower control arm bushings have failed twice on this car and during my last inspection the passengers side bushing was starting to tear and fail again. A local Dodge dealer still inspected the car after firestone would not due to safety the safety issues of a failed control arm bushing. First failure happened at around 25,000 mi. And second around 40,000 mi. They will be replaced again during next years safety inspection done at firestone this time. This car is garbage.”
NHTSA complaint #10243503, filed 2008-09, 40,000 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 2003 Dodge Neon
72 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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