2005 Dodge Neon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 14%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,480miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Dodge Neon, 14% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,480 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I have a Dodge NEON 2005 and I know a few other people that have them to. I have been getting like a stall and engine light coming on so I took it to auto zone and they say it's the cam sensor. Three out of the five people I know with NEON say they had the same thing happen and when I research it it's all over the internet why is this not a recall since so many people are having issues with it.”
NHTSA complaint #10628498, filed 2014-08, 146,967 miles“A total loss of power engine lossed power but came back and it happen again at a traffic light everything shut down and did not restart until I mayed the window go down then the power came back on then I was able to restart the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10633329, filed 2014-09, 88,257 miles“When I turn on my right turn signal my fog lights turn on. I smelled something that smelled like burning electrical components. When I looked at my mfd switch connector the left side(number 10&20) was showing signs of melting.”
NHTSA complaint #10535958, filed 2013-08, 65,000 miles“I was driving to downtown los angeles with my friends and all of a sudden there is smoke coming out of my dashboard right in front of my steering wheel something was burning. I then later notice my brake,fog,high beams, and turn signals light do not work. I went on a forum to see if it's a common problem and I saw cars that were burned and I saw that it was a connection that was faulty. I remove my turn signal switch and I found out that it was burned too the exact same place. We were lucky that the car didn't catch fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10870087, filed 2016-05, 150,300 miles“About 1 year ago, the vehicle started by itself when I was in the car and engaged the automatic door locks. Then on this occasion I was laying down in my room and must have rolled over on the remote and engaged the door lock button. The car started in the garage. Luckily, it was discovered in <5 minutes and the car was turned off. I have taken the batteries out of the remote and am no longer using it. I am taking the car in for diagnostic testing/repairs, but I don't think that I should have to pay for this since it is a safety issue.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13 | 14% |
| 2004 | 15 | 16% |
| 2003 | 72 | 36% |
| 2002 | 25 | 14% |
| 2001 | 23 | 16% |
| 2000 | 43 | 13% |
| 1999 | 13 | 11% |
| 1998 | 21 | 6% |
| 1997 | 33 | 8% |
| 1996 | 93 | 15% |
| 1995 | 98 | 10% |
| 1994 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Neon
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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