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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2003 Dodge Neon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 202 total for the year
Median mileage
60,172miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Dodge Neon, 2% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,172 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.

“Smoke started coming out of the vents & steering column. Took it to the dealer & they said it was spilled anti freeze from when they changed the oil. Car was ok for a little while. Now it's smoking again the front defroster doesn't work the fog lights are gone & recently my highlights went too. I took it to the shop they shown me the burnt wires in steeling column & said the heating coil is damaged making the smell & fogs the window from the fumes. Next to go will be the turning signals & wipers if not fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #10678686, filed 2015-01, 10,345 miles

“Upon warming the car before driving to work windows steamed up badly I thought it was because of cold temp outside. This happened throughout the winter. Always having a sweet taste in my mouth took the car back to the dealer where I bought it there said the heater core was leaking would have to replace it. I called the local parts store and got a price on it 60.00 dollars I thought this price was ok .the parts house said good luck I asked why he was smiling when he said that .he said that was an 800.00 dollar job by the dealer. He was so right!! …”

NHTSA complaint #10509597, filed 2013-04, 110,000 miles

“2003 Dodge NEON hit deer at 65 MPH, deer hit front left fender before bouncing off windshield. Glass turned into tiny shards of razor sharp glass (I though safety glass was supposed to turn into little cubes and not razors). Air bags did not deploy. This is more of a question than a complaint.”

NHTSA complaint #10023362, filed 2003-06

“There is a serious blind spot when looking to the left out the windshield. The piece that connects the front windshield and drivers side window is much too wide for proper visibility. Also noticed poor visibility when driving at night with oncoming headlights.”

NHTSA complaint #10032941, filed 2003-08

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200522%
200422%
200342%
200232%
200132%
2000144%
199998%
1998165%
199782%
1996173%
1995434%

Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Neon

Electrical system
72 complaints
Exterior lighting
48 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Air bags
20 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Engine cooling
18 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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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