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
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:78,129 mi
Crash-related:4
#211 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:79,199 mi
Fires:1
#39 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:87,841 mi
Crash-related:1
Considering a 2005 Dodge Neon?
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Dodge Neon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 4 | — | 78,129 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 1 | 79,199 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 1 | — | 87,841 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 8 | — | 112,149 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 6 | — | 16,462 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | — | 126,896 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | 1 | — | 62,182 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 5 | — | — | 8,780 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,129
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,199
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,841
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,149
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,462
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,896
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,182
Manual Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,780
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Dodge Neon. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Other Dodge Neon Years
2005 Dodge Neon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Dodge Neon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2005 Dodge Neon has 133 NHTSA complaints, 34 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Dodge Neon?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (13 complaints, avg 78,129 mi); Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 79,199 mi); Body Structure (9 complaints, avg 87,841 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 2005 Dodge Neon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,205 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Dodge Neon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Dodge Neon include 34 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 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 2005 Dodge Neon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 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 2005 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.
Check Your Specific 2005 Dodge Neon
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99