2003 Dodge Neon Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Dodge Neon recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Dodge Neon.

Most common 2003 Dodge Neon problems

Problem areas named in the 202 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	73
Exterior Lighting	55
Power Train	28
Engine And Engine Cooling	21
Air Bags	20
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	18
Structure	11
Suspension	9
Steering	8
Fuel System, Gasoline	8

What owners report

2019-10-20, Electrical System
THIS MAKES 3RD TRANSMISSION THAT HAS BEEN PUT IN THIS 2003 DODGE NEON XST . I HAVE PUT $10.000.00 IN TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTS ! THESE ARE LEMONS!! I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER DODGE!!

2017-10-05, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE NEON. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,421.

2017-06-23, Air Bags
WE WERE HIT FROM THE SIDE AND TORE UP THE WHOLE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

2016-03-08, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 DODGE NEON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. NEITHER OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

2015-10-28, Fuel/Propulsion System
OIL PROBLEM ALTHOUGH I PAID THOUSANDS FOR REPAIRS.-BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES WHEN CAR IS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR IDLING FOR EVEN A SHORT TIME. WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION, A STEADY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME, EXCEPT WHEN IT FLASHES. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. I NEED INFO ON THIS AND ALL RECALLS OR COMPLIMENTARY REPAIRS AVAILABLE . I NEED TO BE SAFE .THANK YOU. *TR

2003 Dodge Neon questions

Does the 2003 Dodge Neon have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Dodge Neon at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Neon?

Based on 202 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (73), Exterior Lighting (55), Power Train (28).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.