2005 Dodge Neon Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2005 Dodge Neon has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA, including 23 crashes, 2 fires, 20 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (15 reports).

0Recalls
96Owner complaints
23Crashes reported
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2005 Dodge Neon recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Dodge Neon.

Most common 2005 Dodge Neon problems

Problem areas named in the 96 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train15
Vehicle Speed Control15
Structure15
Air Bags14
Electrical System13
Engine And Engine Cooling12
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Unknown Or Other5
Engine5
Equipment4

What owners report

2026-10-07, Electrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Dodge Neon. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 160,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 180,000. The contact obtained a Carfax report, which had limited data. The Department of Licensing and Attorney General was contacted.
2022-08-29, Unknown Or Other
No warning or engine light appeared; the gas pedal did not function as intended and accelerated while trying to parallel park when I put the shift knob in reverse the car immediately accelerated on its own to full force and I nearly Crashed into a bus stop filled with people losing control of the car I immediately managed to stop the car by pressing on the brake pedal which the car still had slight force but then I put the car in park and only at that time did it completely stop. The gas pedal and shift linkage and accelerator linkage have some dangerous unprovoked issues. This car has always had a high idle problem as warned to me by the first owners, as soon as you put the car into drive i
2022-08-23, Vehicle Speed Control
The gas pedal has come disconnected or stuck continuing to accelerate and I miraculously stopped the car with the emergency brake before it nearly Crashed into a crowded bus stop! The car only has 65k miles but regardless a car should never put anyone in this danger! It is giving me a nervous breakdown almost running people over!
2020-06-20, Equipment
THE AC UNIT LEAKS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT NEEDING TO BE FILLED YEARLY. WE PAID A DEALER TO REPAIR THE AC AND IT ALL LEAKED OUT AGAIN. THEY REFILLED ONCE AGAIN AND SAID TO BRING IT BACK EVERY YEAR TO HAVE IT REFILLED AGAIN. SO FAR IT HAS ALL LEAKED OUT 3 TIMES NOW. *TR
2019-08-21, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HAD A DEFECTIVE SEAL THAT ALLOWED MOISTURE TO SEEP INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MOISTURE TRAVELED THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE FLOOR TO DECAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DECAY CAUSED A HOLE IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

2005 Dodge Neon questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Neon have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Dodge Neon at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Neon?

Based on 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (15), Vehicle Speed Control (15), Structure (15).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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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