Complaints
489
Crashes
104
Fires
7
Injuries
90
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Dodge Neon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#149 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:87,450 mi
Crash-related:40
#221 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:45,182 mi
Crash-related:2
#319 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:69,472 mi
Crash-related:14
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Dodge Neon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 49 | 40 | — | 87,450 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 21 | 2 | — | 45,182 mi | |
| Airbags | 19 | 14 | — | 69,472 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | 1 | — | 75,667 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 14 | 2 | — | 24,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 13 | — | 1 | 86,000 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 13 | 1 | — | 65,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 1 | — | 123,191 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 12 | 1 | — | 29,962 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 11 | 4 | — | 36,654 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 11 | 1 | — | 58,164 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 | 6 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | — | 66,303 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 172,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 2 | 37,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 7 | — | — | 24,192 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 7 | — | — | 75,570 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | 1 | — | 5,505 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 6 | — | — | 59,411 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 137,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 6 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 5 | — | — | 78,167 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 5 | — | — | 70,892 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | 2 | — | 51,382 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 4 | — | 108,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 5 | 4 | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
49
complaints
Crashes
40
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,450
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
21
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,182
Airbags
19
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,472
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,667
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
86,000
Tire Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,500
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,191
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,962
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
11
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,654
Structural Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,164
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,303
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
172,000
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
37,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,192
Structure:Frame And Members
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,570
Electrical System:Horn
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,505
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,411
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,000
Suspension:Front
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,000
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,167
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,892
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,382
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,000
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Dodge Neon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Dodge Neon reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Dodge Neon has 489 NHTSA complaints, 104 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 49 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Dodge Neon?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (49 complaints, avg 87,450 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (21 complaints, avg 45,182 mi); Airbags (19 complaints, avg 69,472 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 2000 Dodge Neon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,676 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Dodge Neon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Dodge Neon include 104 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 90 injuries, and 2 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 2000 Dodge Neon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 Dodge Neon?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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