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Fuel systemPart report

2005 Dodge Neon Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 96 total for the year
Median mileage
86,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Dodge Neon, 5% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 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.

“On or about march 1, 2013, my 2005 Dodge NEON began to have clutch problems. On march 11, 2013, I brought the NEON in for repairs at the dealer I purchased it at. The repairs took 3 week. On july 10, 2013, I drove to the denver v.a. From cheyenne, wy and on the trip back to cheyenne, wy, the clutch went out completely and suddenly. …”

NHTSA complaint #10524378, filed 2013-07, 86,000 miles

“At 112,000 miles vehicle started loosing rpms at all speeds and conditions, usually after being driven for 30 miles or more. Sudden onset, no prior indication. Entire car shakes then at times stalls in heavy or no traffic, particularly at any inclines. Today I merged into heavy interstate traffic and vehicle suddenly stopped. The fuel pump has been replaced and no one has been able to offer any help as to what else it may be. I have found various forums with this make, model, year with the same exact problem with no solution indicated. …”

NHTSA complaint #10348900, filed 2010-08, 112,000 miles

“Car fine until it warms up then the motor begins to shake, huge RPM loss, cuts off mid-traffic. Happens every time car is driven over 30 miles, then is undriveable for at least 6 hours. Stalls in the middle of highway or uphills, or down hills . Very dangerous going over 30 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #10348741, filed 2010-08, 112,000 miles

“2005 Dodge NEON se suddenly began to constantly accelerate despite the gas pedal not being pressed. Braking would slow the car but not effectively and the car would accelerate once the brake pedal was disengaged. While this was occurring, no sensors in the on-board diagnostic computer indicated any problem. The car was driven 30 more minutes with the engine being repeatedly turned off - in order to stop the car at red lights/stop signs - but putting the car in neutral caused the engine to attempt to red line and necessitated it be turned off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10325504, filed 2010-04, 65,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge NEON. The radiator clamp fell off and caused all of the radiator fluid to leak out of the vehicle. The vehicle failed and was towed to the dealer. At 9,000 miles, the front brake pads had to be replaced and an alignment was performed. Both repairs were performed under warranty. At 15,000 miles, the tires caused the vehicle to shake when the gear was in drive. All four tires were replaced under warranty. At 18,000 miles, the brackets under the driver's seat failed and the seat could not be moved backwards or forwards. The repair was performed under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10223350, filed 2008-04, 300 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200555%
200422%
200394%
200221%
200121%
200031%
199954%
199893%
199792%
1996203%
1995515%

Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Neon

Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Exterior 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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