MYRModel Year Report

1999 Dodge Neon

▲ Better than typical
1999 Dodge Neon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:25.291Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
116
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

49% of complaints

Complaints per year

1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 985 complaints 1995 1996: 611 complaints 1997: 390 complaints 1997 1998: 339 complaints 1999: 116 complaints 1999 116 2000: 337 complaints 2001: 146 complaints 2001 2002: 173 complaints 2003: 202 complaints 2003 2004: 94 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 985 complaints 1995 1996: 611 complaints 1996 1997: 390 complaints 1997 1998: 339 complaints 1998 1999: 116 complaints 1999 116 2000: 337 complaints 2000 2001: 146 complaints 2001 2002: 173 complaints 2002 2003: 202 complaints 2003 2004: 94 complaints 2004 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 985 complaints 1995 1996: 611 complaints 1996 1997: 390 complaints 1997 1998: 339 complaints 1998 1999: 116 complaints 1999 116 2000: 337 complaints 2000 2001: 146 complaints 2001 2002: 173 complaints 2002 2003: 202 complaints 2003 2004: 94 complaints 2004 2005: 95 complaints 2005

1999: 116 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19933
19949
1995985
1996611
1997390
1998339
1999116
2000337
2001146
2002173
2003202
200494
200595

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

49% · 57 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREDEATH

Electrical system

12% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Recently bought a 99 Dodge Neon. The instrument panel as whole works intermittently and oftentimes the speedometer doesn't work even when everything else.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-02

Air bags

10% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Failure of both airbags to deploy during a collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-08

Air bag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-11

Consumer states that when hit in the front center of the vehicle air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-08

Power train

8% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Visibility

8% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and power window devices and controls.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Ventillation system of the vehicle does not contain an air circulation switch to shut off exterior air flow to prevent exterior exhaust and air from entering vehicle, resulting in nausea and headaches to consumer.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-05-18

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
  2. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…

    Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Dodge Neon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 57 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Dodge Neon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Dodge Neon is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge Neon?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge Neon have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.