Complaints
199
Crashes
50
Fires
1
Injuries
46
Fatalities
38
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Dodge Neon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:46,652 mi
Crash-related:20
#210 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
#39 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:70,800 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Dodge Neon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 23 | 20 | — | 46,652 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 9 | 3 | — | 70,800 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | 1 | — | 98,375 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | — | 33,667 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 6 | — | — | 38,800 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 3 | — | 79,500 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | 1 | — | 44,870 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 178,845 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 60,500 mi | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 5 | 1 | — | 62,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 5 | — | — | 49,074 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
23
complaints
Crashes
20
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,652
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,800
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,375
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,667
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,800
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,500
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,870
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
178,845
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,500
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,000
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,074
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Dodge Neon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Dodge Neon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2001 Dodge Neon has 199 NHTSA complaints, 50 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Dodge Neon?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (23 complaints, avg 46,652 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (10 complaints); Airbags (9 complaints, avg 70,800 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 2001 Dodge Neon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,990 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Dodge Neon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Dodge Neon include 50 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 46 injuries, and 38 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 2001 Dodge Neon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 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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