Is the Dodge Neon Reliable?

19952005 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

63/100
Fair

Reliability Score

40
Total Recalls
1865
Owner Complaints
182
Reported Injuries
5
Reported Deaths

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Dodge Neon Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
200526910
76
Good
200436718
69
Good
20033151121
67
Good
2002413313
66
Good
2001689222
45
Fair
20007230292
38
Poor
199938211
72
Good
1998422732
63
Fair
1997432422
63
Fair
1996449313
67
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Neon Compares to Similar Vehicles

Dodge Neon63/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Neon scores 9 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Dodge Neon Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
312
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
122
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
108
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
74
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
68
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
64

Based on 1865 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dodge Neon reliable?+

The Dodge Neon scores 63/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 40 recall campaigns and 1865 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Neon is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2005 Neon achieved the highest reliability score of 76/100 with 2 recalls and 69 complaints.

How many miles does a Neon last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Dodge Neon owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Neon will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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