MYRModel Year Report

2005 Dodge Neon

▲ Better than typical
2005 Dodge Neon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:37:04.220Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Neon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 976 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
2005: 95 complaints
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YearComplaints
19933
19949
1995976
1996611
1997390
1998339
1999116
2000337
2001146
2002173
2003202
200494
200595

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SMOKE CAME FROM OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050303

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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PERSON SOLD AN INOPERABLE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190701

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY SONS HAD A CRASH IN A 2005 DODGE NEON. THEY WERE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130604

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, 20130320

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

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 N

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.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080522 — suspension

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 WIT

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.

Campaign 08E033000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Dodge Neon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E033000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 1999 ▲ 2001

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1996 ■ 1997

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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 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Dodge Neon have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.