Complaints
290
Crashes
31
Fires
35
Injuries
33
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Dodge Neon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#146 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:299,452 mi
Fires:10
#229 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:447,031 mi
Fires:5
#312 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:34,306 mi
Crash-related:11
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Dodge Neon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 46 | — | 10 | 299,452 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 29 | — | 5 | 447,031 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 12 | 11 | 1 | 34,306 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | 43,102 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 10 | — | 3 | 61,222 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 9 | — | 2 | 46,975 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 7 | 1 | 79,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | 1 | 27,767 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | 1 | 1 | 59,975 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 7 | — | 2 | 59,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | 2 | 1 | 41,727 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH | 6 | — | — | 45,429 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | 1 | 1 | 37,645 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | 2 | 1 | 56,670 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | 1 | — | 35,001 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16,266 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 68,125 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 38,055 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 88,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 150,839 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 79,481 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5,400 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 50,998 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH | 3 | — | — | 68,600 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 3 | — | — | 70,650 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 96,710 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | 69,333 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 28,186 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 104,400 mi |
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