Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Dodge Neon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Dodge Neon has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 146 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 #01V039000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 110/TIRE PLACARD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V415000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 110/TIRE PLACARD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 33 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 16 complaints
- Steering 14 complaints
- Structure 13 complaints
Of the 146 complaints on file, 35 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 146 complaints, owners report 30 injuries and 5 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Dodge Neon has notable issues related to safety recalls for lighting and brake systems. Complaints focus on airbags, electrical, and service brake systems. These problems suggest reliability challenges, affecting overall longevity and ownership cost.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake booster | 50,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| engine cooling | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| airbags system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $80–$200 | common |
| steering components | 75,000–100,000 miles | $300–$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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Spongy brake pedal feel
- Engine overheating or coolant leaks
- Airbag warning light on
- Dimming or flickering headlights
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Dodge Neon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.