MYRModel Year Report

Dodge Neon — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to avoid, 2 to watch and 5 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid3 years

Caution2 years

Best bets5 years

Complaint history

1993: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 985 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 611 complaints, Avoid 1997: 390 complaints, Avoid 1997 1998: 339 complaints, Caution 1999: 116 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 337 complaints, Caution 2001: 146 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 173 complaints, Recommended 2003: 202 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 94 complaints, Recommended 2005: 95 complaints, Recommended 2005 1995 · 985
1993: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1994 1995: 985 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 611 complaints, Avoid 1996 1997: 390 complaints, Avoid 1997 1998: 339 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 116 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 337 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 146 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 173 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 202 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 94 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 95 complaints, Recommended 2005 1995 · 985
1993: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1994 1995: 985 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 611 complaints, Avoid 1996 1997: 390 complaints, Avoid 1997 1998: 339 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 116 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 337 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 146 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 173 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 202 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 94 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 95 complaints, Recommended 2005 1995 · 985
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2005 ▲ Recommended 95 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2004 ▲ Recommended 94 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ● Recommended 202 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2002 ▲ Recommended 173 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ▲ Recommended 146 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 337 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ▲ Recommended 116 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ◆ Caution 339 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ■ Avoid 390 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1996 ■ Avoid 611 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1995 ■ Avoid 985 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1994 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1993 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

23

recalls on file across every Dodge Neon model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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