Model year record

2000 Dodge Neon

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 489 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V154000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
353,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-08
Owners notified
2001-07-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V366000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,211,756
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-09
Owners notified
2000-11-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V194000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
263,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-07-17
Owners notified
2000-08-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. VAPORS FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM CAN CONDENSE AND FREEZE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.

Safety risk

THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V114000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
744
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-06
Owners notified
1999-05-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED BETWEEN THE PIVOT TUBE AND THE ARM.

Safety risk

THIS INADEQUATE WELDING COULD ALLOW THE TUBE TO SEPARATE FROM THE ARM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V043000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
488
Reported to NHTSA
1999-03-11
Owners notified
1999-04-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONTAL (PASSENGER SIDE) AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal4976,250 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2134,000 mi
Air bags1975,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1471,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1424,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1386,000 mi
Tires1360,000 mi
Vehicle speed control13123,191 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1231,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1136,654 mi
Structure1144,819 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10
Engine and engine cooling859,150 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc8
Suspension8172,000 mi
Unknown or other891,223 mi
Electrical system737,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor724,192 mi
Structure: frame and members742,280 mi
Electrical system: horn6
Electrical system: ignition65,505 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines634,022 mi
Structure: body690,000 mi
Suspension: front612,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring574,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly571,000 mi
Equipment571,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5
Seat belts587,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor5
Service brakes, hydraulic544,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly562,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields593,000 mi
Exterior lighting431 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump4
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4150,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3
Exterior lighting: headlights3111,000 mi
Seat belts: front3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads330,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist375,000 mi
Steering393,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion3
Structure: body: trunk lid3
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm355,500 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar364,781 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control377,500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls331 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs343,932 mi
Air bags: side/window2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system235,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control270,830 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch235,600 mi
Interior lighting2
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock2
Power train290,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings212,000 mi
Steering: column25,505 mi
Structure: body: door2
Suspension: front: wheel bearing240,120 mi
Suspension: rear2
Tires: sidewall2
Visibility/wiper215,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor238,511 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2
Wheels260,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1705,585 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly160,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash160,500 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1400,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices166,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system148,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch159,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: clutch assembly150,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: manual transmission144,819 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly135,000 mi
Seats1
Seats: mid/rear assembly1
Service brakes115,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment187,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Tires: tread/belt1
Visibility144,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring135,600 mi

The 1999 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.