2005 Dodge Neon Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Dodge Neon.

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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.

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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