Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Dodge Neon
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Dodge Neon has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 116 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 55 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Visibility 9 complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
Of the 116 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 116 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 5 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Dodge Neon has a below-average rating. The vehicle shows many complaints regarding engine and electrical system issues, with multiple recalls related to exterior lighting not meeting safety standards. These issues suggest potential costly repairs, affecting overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| air bags | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| visibility | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change every 3,000 miles
- replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- coolant system service every 45,000 miles
- spark plug replacement every 50,000 miles
- timing belt replacement at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- overheating or coolant leaks
- intermittent electrical issues
- airbag warning light illuminated
- difficulty in gear shifting
- foggy or ineffective headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Dodge Neon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.