MYRModel Year Report

2001 Dodge Neon

▲ Better than typical
2001 Dodge Neon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:52.650Z

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
146
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

23% 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 2000: 337 complaints 2001: 146 complaints 2001 146 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 2000: 337 complaints 2000 2001: 146 complaints 2001 146 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 2000: 337 complaints 2000 2001: 146 complaints 2001 146 2002: 173 complaints 2002 2003: 202 complaints 2003 2004: 94 complaints 2004 2005: 95 complaints 2005

2001: 146 complaints

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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.

Air bags

23% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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The right front end of consumer's vehicle collided with the left rear end of another. Neither the driver or passenger air bags did not deploy.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-06

Consumer states that in a minor accident the air bag deployed and caused serious injuries to passenger/driver.exp.,finger got broken,had hearing lost in both ears.please provide more info.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-16

While driving at a speed of 80 MPH consumer was invloved in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-06

Electrical system

17% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and wiring.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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I was driving and car start to shake and the engine light was on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-07

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Service brakes

15% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Steering

10% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and pump.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2000-11-12Child seat00V366000 Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." Some of the…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-12-14Equipment00V415000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sport appearance package fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 110, "Tire selection and rims." Certain vehicles built with 16"…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with a new label, or, if the owner wishes, their dealer can install the label for them.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-02-14Equipment01V039000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 15" Wheels, equipped with an r/t package. Certain vehicles were equipped with an incorrect tire placard. The vehicles were equipped with…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with a correct label and installation instructions. Owner notification began February 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-07-02Service brakes, hydraulic01V154000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. In the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum hose. Owner notification began July 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
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    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 →

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    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 →

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    2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between November 9, 2007 and March 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged…

    Remedy: Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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.

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    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Dodge Neon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V366000 · Child seat
  • Recall 00V415000 · Equipment
  • Recall 01V039000 · Equipment
  • Recall 01V154000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Dodge Neon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Dodge Neon is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Neon?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Neon have?
10 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.