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Dodge Neon

2000–2004 only

186 classified complaints

2000–2004 Dodge Neon models have 186 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically surfacing around 106,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Neon report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2000–2004

2005–2005

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2000–2004 only

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 45 complaints

Median onset: 106,000 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 21 complaints

Median onset: 97,000 miles. 66.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 15 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Transmission cooler and fluid overheating · Transmission 13 complaints

Median onset: 67,234 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $200–$600 nationally.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 11 complaints

Median onset: 118,000 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 11 complaints

Median onset: 128,055 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 137,500 miles. 10.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 9 complaints

Median onset: 124,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2000–2004 model years. See the full Dodge Neon report for every year and full specs/safety data.