2001 Dodge Neon Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2001 Dodge Neon has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA, including 35 crashes, 1 fire, 30 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (33 reports).

4Recalls
146Owner complaints
35Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2001 Dodge Neon recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Recall 01V154May 8, 2001353,000 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 01V039Feb 12, 2001137 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 00V415Dec 12, 20001,504 vehicles affected

Child Seat

Recall 00V366Nov 9, 20001,211,756 vehicles affected

Most common 2001 Dodge Neon problems

Problem areas named in the 146 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags33
Electrical System25
Service Brakes, Hydraulic23
Engine And Engine Cooling18
Steering15
Exterior Lighting14
Structure14
Vehicle Speed Control10
Power Train8
Seat Belts7

What owners report

2020-03-16, Vehicle Speed Control
THROTTLE STUCK ON HIGHWAY WHEN ACCELERATION.
2020-02-18, Air Bags
MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON IN MY HORN DON'T WORK
2015-02-10, Structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK OIL WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,189.
2014-12-02, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE NEON. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND MADE THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
2014-06-02, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.

2001 Dodge Neon questions

Does the 2001 Dodge Neon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2001 Dodge Neon: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum; Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels; Child Seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Neon?

Based on 146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (33), Electrical System (25), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (23).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Dodge Neon has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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