1997 Dodge Neon Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Dodge Neon.

19961998
Complaints
553
Crashes
61
Fires
17
Injuries
40
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1997 Dodge Neon Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1151 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Avg mileage:59,600 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
#247 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Avg mileage:89,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#331 complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Avg mileage:100,000 mi
Crash-related:28
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Dodge Neon.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
151
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
59,600
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
47
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
89,500
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
31
complaints
Crashes
28
Fires
2
Avg Miles
100,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
21
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
33,719
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,228
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
17
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,565
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
124,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,333
STRUCTURE:BODY
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,833
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
TIRES
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
48,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
62,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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