Complaints
152
Crashes
29
Fires
5
Injuries
24
Fatalities
10
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Dodge Neon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#140 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:54,865 mi
#28 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:86,000 mi
Crash-related:8
#38 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:47,141 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Dodge Neon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 40 | — | — | 54,865 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 8 | — | 86,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | 1 | — | 47,141 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 81,500 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 2 | — | 44,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Solenoid | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
40
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,865
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,000
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,141
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,500
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Solenoid
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Dodge Neon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Dodge Neon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1999 Dodge Neon has 152 NHTSA complaints, 29 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 40 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Dodge Neon?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (40 complaints, avg 54,865 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (8 complaints, avg 86,000 mi); Engine & Cooling (8 complaints, avg 47,141 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Dodge Neon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,144 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Dodge Neon?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Dodge Neon include 29 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 24 injuries, and 10 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Dodge Neon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Dodge Neon as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Dodge Neon?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Neon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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