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
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:70,800 mi
Crash-related:3
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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 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 3 | — | 70,800 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 1 | — | 98,375 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 6 | — | — | 33,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 6 | — | — | 38,800 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | 3 | — | 79,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | 1 | — | 44,870 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | 178,845 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN: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 | — | — | 53,727 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 36,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 3 | — | 33,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 | — | — | 36,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 112,945 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | 2 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 2 | — | — |
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