MYRModel Year Report

2005 Dodge Neon

▲ Better than typical
2005 Dodge Neon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:58:04.915Z

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
95
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

16% 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 2002: 173 complaints 2003: 202 complaints 2003 2004: 94 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005 95
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 2002: 173 complaints 2002 2003: 202 complaints 2003 2004: 94 complaints 2004 2005: 95 complaints 2005 95
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 2002: 173 complaints 2002 2003: 202 complaints 2003 2004: 94 complaints 2004 2005: 95 complaints 2005 95

2005: 95 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.

Vehicle speed control

16% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

16% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Person sold an inoperable vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-01

Also filed under Engine

Power train

16% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

CRASH

Air bags

15% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

My sons had a crash in a 2005 Dodge Neon. They were going approximately 40-45 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-04

Also filed under Seat belts

It was raining and my husband was driving at 45 MPH on our local highway when someone pulled across both lanes and stopped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-20

Electrical system

13% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While vehicle was parked smoke came from out of the engine compartment. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-03

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. R
    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 →

  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 →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Dodge Neon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Dodge Neon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Dodge Neon is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Neon?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 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.