2005 Dodge Neon Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Dodge Neon.
Complaints
133
Crashes
34
Fires
2
Injuries
25
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Dodge Neon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:78,129 mi
Crash-related:4
#211 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:79,199 mi
Fires:1
#39 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:87,841 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Dodge Neon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | 4 | — | 78,129 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | — | 1 | 79,199 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | 1 | — | 87,841 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 8 | — | 112,149 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 | 6 | — | 16,462 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | 1 | — | 126,896 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | 1 | — | 62,182 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 8,780 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 157,700 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 1 | — | 30,159 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 60,393 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 96,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | 1 | — | 54,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 64,158 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 650 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 30,015 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | 1 | 5,650 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 10,537 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 48,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2 | — | 71,100 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 2 | — | 35 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | 43,500 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 18,929 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | — | 38,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 150,300 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 25 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 87,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 13,000 mi |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
13
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,129
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,199
STRUCTURE:BODY
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,841
AIR BAGS
8
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,149
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,462
ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,896
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,182
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,780
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
157,700
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,159
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,393
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,333
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,000
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,158
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
650
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,015
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
5,650
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,537
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,100
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,500
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,929
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,300
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,000
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