Model year record

1997 Dodge Neon

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 553 owner complaints on file.

Dodge Neon, 1995–1999 generation
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Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V080000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
125,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-05-16
Owners notified
1997-07-15

Defect description

THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.

Safety risk

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine15150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4789,500 mi
Air bags: frontal3162,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2123,000 mi
Unknown or other21—
Engine and engine cooling1739,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components17—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1155,565 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10—
Vehicle speed control10—
Air bags9108,000 mi
Electrical system962,000 mi
Structure: body8—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan789,500 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly7—
Tires7—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc6—
Structure: body: trunk lid6—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator5—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers548,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5—
Service brakes, hydraulic562,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor510,000 mi
Structure: body: door5—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery4—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4—
Interior lighting4—
Seat belts: front: anchorage4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump4—
Exterior lighting: headlights350,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit3—
Fuel system, gasoline3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump372,000 mi
Power train3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3—
Visibility: windshield3—
Electrical system: wiring248,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2—
Equipment250,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Exterior lighting: back up lights2—
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Steering2167,800 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2105,000 mi
Structure2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Suspension: front2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly123,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1120,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front1102,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: integrated child seat1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Seats: mid/rear assembly148,000 mi
Service brakes, air1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic148,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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