1993 Dodge Neon
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 985 |
| 1996 | 611 |
| 1997 | 390 |
| 1998 | 339 |
| 1999 | 116 |
| 2000 | 337 |
| 2001 | 146 |
| 2002 | 173 |
| 2003 | 202 |
| 2004 | 94 |
| 2005 | 95 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 3 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
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Driving at a speed 30MPH, ran over an object in hwy, dual air bags , no impact inpact involved.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-05
Suspension
1 of 3 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing control arm.
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While driving front left ball joint axle fell off, the axle dropped off.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-11
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing hoses/lines/piping/fittings.
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Consumer stopped at a stop sign and once the driver proceeded to go the vehicles shut off in the middle of traffic, nearly resulting in a crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-13
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Dodge Neon — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1993 Dodge Neon reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge Neon?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Neon have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.