Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Dodge Neon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Dodge Neon has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 337 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 #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E033000 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V154000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V194000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/THROTTLE BLADE ICING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V114000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V043000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/PASSENGER AIR BAG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 71 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 52 complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
- Structure 31 complaints
- Power Train 27 complaints
Of the 337 complaints on file, 74 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 337 complaints, owners report 57 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Dodge Neon has significant recall history, particularly with lighting and braking issues. Numerous complaints about air bags, service brakes, and engine cooling suggest reliability concerns. These factors indicate higher maintenance requirements and associated costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake booster | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| suspension components | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| airbag system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | occasional |
| engine cooling system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| PCV system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Suspension inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Braking efficiency drop
- Engine overheating
- Airbag warning light
- Unstable suspension
- Throttle issues in cold
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Dodge Neon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.