Investigation PE06028: 2002–2003 Dodge Neon

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 28, 2006

Closed

Nov 22, 2006

Model years

2002–2003

Subject

Headlight failure

Component: Exterior lighting › Fog lights

Summary

Odi has reviewed complaints from consumers stating that they do not have headlight function while operating their vehicle.the reports indicate that a loss of both high and low beam headlights is the result of problems with the vehicles multifunction switch and connecting wiring harness.consumersnoticed that the steering column area (where these parts are located) is heating up.in some cases, smoke would come out of the steering column area and the plastic trim would begin to melt.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-019) to further study this issue.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2003 Dodge Neon202 complaints
• 2002 Dodge Neon173 complaints