2003 Dodge NEON: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
202 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
54,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data snapshot: . 158 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 46 of 202 complaints (22.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 48 | 23.8% |
| Steering behavior | 39 | 19.3% |
| Braking behavior | 26 | 12.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 21 | 10.4% |
| Engine operation | 13 | 6.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 46 |
| Exterior Lighting | 29 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 11 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 10 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 8 |
Electrical System: 46; Exterior Lighting: 29; Air Bags:Frontal: 12; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 11; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 10; Electrical System:Wiring: 9; Air Bags: 8; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 37 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 29 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 37 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 30 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 18 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 37; 25,000 to 49,999: 29; 50,000 to 74,999: 37; 75,000 to 99,999: 30; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 7
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (37). 44 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2003: 17; 2004: 30; 2005: 29; 2006: 26; 2007: 18; 2008: 19; 2009: 18; 2010: 14; 2011: 8; 2012: 3; 2013: 6; 2014: 3; 2015: 7; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 48 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 39 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 26 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10017586 · 2003-05-07 (May 7, 2003)
THE CONSUMER WANTED TO A SEND A THANKS TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR HELP IN FINDING AN APPROPRIATE EVENFLO #3672098 P2 CHILD SEAT AND INSTALLING IT FOR INFANT. MR....*AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017586 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021413 · 2003-06-11 (June 11, 2003)
3/22/3 5160 MI RADIATOR LOOSE, BRAKES PULSE, 4/7/3 5500 MI. FRONT ROTORS REPLACED. 4/24/3 6204 MI. POWER STEERING FAILED (TWICE), PS PUMP REPLACED. 6/6/3 7300 MI. SEAT BACK POKE INTO MY BACK FROM THE HEAD REST SUPPORT, ACTUALLY WEARING A SPOT IN THE SEAT BACK FABRIC. NEW SEAT BACK ORDERED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 5,160 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021413 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023362 · 2003-06-19 (June 19, 2003)
2003 DODGE NEON HIT DEER AT 65 MPH, DEER HIT FRONT LEFT FENDER BEFORE BOUNCING OFF WINDSHIELD. GLASS TURNED INTO TINY SHARDS OF RAZOR SHARP GLASS (I THOUGH SAFETY GLASS WAS SUPPOSED TO TURN INTO LITTLE CUBES AND NOT RAZORS). AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS IS MORE OF A QUESTION THAN A COMPLAINT. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023362 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030379 · 2003-07-29 (July 29, 2003)
TRANSMISSIN FAILURE ON THE INTERSATE W/ A 2 YEAR OLD AND A 6 MONTH OLD CHILDREN IN THE CAR. HAD JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JULY 19, 2004 WITH ONLY 17 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 70 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030379 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10031290 · 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031290 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10031693 · 2003-07-31 (July 31, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT. THIS WAS DUE TO THE RIM PEELING OFF. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031693 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10032941 · 2003-08-16 (August 16, 2003)
THERE IS A SERIOUS BLIND SPOT WHEN LOOKING TO THE LEFT OUT THE WINDSHIELD. THE PIECE THAT CONNECTS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IS MUCH TOO WIDE FOR PROPER VISIBILITY. ALSO NOTICED POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH ONCOMING HEADLIGHTS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10032941 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037315 · 2003-09-05 (September 5, 2003)
WE PURCHASED A DODGE NEON SRT/4 AND 3 WEEKS AFTER HAVING THE CAR HAD PROBLEM WITH THE MANIFOLD WAS CHERRY RED,AND NO POWER WHAT SO EVER THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON THIS HAPPEN ON 5/22/03 THEN IT SERVICED WITH A CATALYTIC CONVERTORAND ON THESE OTHER DATES THE CAR WAS IN FOR SERVICE THEIR AFTER=7/15/03,7/23/03,8/20/03, THE DEALER WE PURCHASED THE CAR ACCUSSED US OF PUTTING AFTER MARKET PARTS WE HAD IT INSPECTED IN ANOTHER DEALER AND HAD A REPORT STATING THE CAR HAD NO AFTER MARKET PARTS INSTALLED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10037315 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.