Model year record

2001 Dodge Neon

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 199 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 01V039000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
137
Reported to NHTSA
2001-02-12
Owners notified
2001-02-14

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 15" WHEELS, EQUIPPED WITH AN R/T PACKAGE. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE PLACARD. THE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH P195/50R16 TIRES BUT THE TIRE PLACARD INDICATED THAT THE RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZES WERE P185/65R14 AND P185/65R15. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Safety risk

THE LABEL SPECIFIES THE WRONG RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE OWNER TO SELECT INCORRECT REPLACEMENT TIRES.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 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 00V415000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,504
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-12
Owners notified
2000-12-14

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SPORT APPEARANCE PACKAGE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT WITH 16" WHEELS AND TIRES WERE EQUIPPED WITH THE INCORRECT TIRE PLACARD.

Safety risk

THE LABEL SPECIFIES THE WRONG RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE OWNER TO SELECT INCORRECT REPLACEMENT TIRES.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW LABEL, OR, IF THE OWNER WISHES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal2345,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline10
Air bags956,000 mi
Electrical system890,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition629,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum638,800 mi
Steering657,000 mi
Structure631,480 mi
Vehicle speed control6156,800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission548,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar562,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid530,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring433,880 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine433,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic415,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash310,000 mi
Exterior lighting390,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Unknown or other325,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal335,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Engine and engine cooling225,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner210,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Exterior lighting: tail lights257,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Fuel system, other2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Seat belts2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Structure: body275,000 mi
Suspension2
Tires277,590 mi
Visibility: windshield2
Wheels2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Child seat1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Electrical system: horn1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1137,500 mi
Engine1102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment1
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights160,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch163,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch110,000 mi
Interior lighting134,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages135,000 mi
Parking brake1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly130,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor151,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: rear/other156,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner145,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: column162,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: frame and members149,000 mi
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint140,500 mi
Tires: sidewall177,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control141,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Wheels: rim1

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 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.

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.