2005 DODGE NEON
4 recalls, 133 complaints - 45 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
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 WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more
Consequence
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more
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.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Complaint Statistics
133 total complaints
34 crashes 2 fires 25 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 |
| AIR BAGS | 8 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 29, 2022
Incident date: Aug 20, 2022
No warning or engine light appeared; the gas pedal did not function as intended and accelerated while trying to parallel park when I put the shift knob in reverse the car immediately accelerated on its own to full force and I nearly Crashed into a bus stop filled with people losing control of the ca... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 29, 2022
Incident date: Aug 20, 2022
No warning or engine light appeared; the gas pedal did not function as intended and accelerated while trying to parallel park when I put the shift knob in reverse the car immediately accelerated on its own to full force and I nearly Crashed into a bus stop filled with people losing control of the ca... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 23, 2022
Incident date: Aug 22, 2022
The gas pedal has come disconnected or stuck continuing to accelerate and I miraculously stopped the car with the emergency brake before it nearly Crashed into a crowded bus stop! The car only has 65k miles but regardless a car should never put anyone in this danger! It is giving me a nervous breakd... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 23, 2022
Incident date: Aug 22, 2022
The gas pedal has come disconnected or stuck continuing to accelerate and I miraculously stopped the car with the emergency brake before it nearly Crashed into a crowded bus stop! The car only has 65k miles but regardless a car should never put anyone in this danger! It is giving me a nervous breakd... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 23, 2022
Incident date: Aug 22, 2022
The gas pedal has come disconnected or stuck continuing to accelerate and I miraculously stopped the car with the emergency brake before it nearly Crashed into a crowded bus stop! The car only has 65k miles but regardless a car should never put anyone in this danger! It is giving me a nervous breakd... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 20, 2020
Incident date: May 1, 2019
THE AC UNIT LEAKS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT NEEDING TO BE FILLED YEARLY. WE PAID A DEALER TO REPAIR THE AC AND IT ALL LEAKED OUT AGAIN. THEY REFILLED ONCE AGAIN AND SAID TO BRING IT BACK EVERY YEAR TO HAVE IT REFILLED AGAIN. SO FAR IT HAS ALL LEAKED OUT 3 TIMES NOW. *TR
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 20, 2020
Incident date: May 1, 2019
THE AC UNIT LEAKS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT NEEDING TO BE FILLED YEARLY. WE PAID A DEALER TO REPAIR THE AC AND IT ALL LEAKED OUT AGAIN. THEY REFILLED ONCE AGAIN AND SAID TO BRING IT BACK EVERY YEAR TO HAVE IT REFILLED AGAIN. SO FAR IT HAS ALL LEAKED OUT 3 TIMES NOW. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 21, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HAD A DEFECTIVE SEAL THAT ALLOWED MOISTURE TO SEEP INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MOISTURE TRAVELED THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE FLOOR TO DECAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DECAY CAUSED A HOLE IN THE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 1, 2019
Incident date: Jun 26, 2019
PERSON SOLD AN INOPERABLE VEHICLE. USING VERBAL MANIPULATIONS HE CLAIMED IN THE ADD AND LATER FACE TO FACE THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A CLEAN TITLE (CARFAX REPORT SHOWS IT AS SALVAGE WITH MULTIPLE REPORTED ACCIDENTS AND 8 SERVICE HISTORY RECORDS), CERTAIN MILEAGE (148000 CLAIMED, 223.300 IN REALITY), HE W... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 1, 2019
Incident date: Jun 26, 2019
PERSON SOLD AN INOPERABLE VEHICLE. USING VERBAL MANIPULATIONS HE CLAIMED IN THE ADD AND LATER FACE TO FACE THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A CLEAN TITLE (CARFAX REPORT SHOWS IT AS SALVAGE WITH MULTIPLE REPORTED ACCIDENTS AND 8 SERVICE HISTORY RECORDS), CERTAIN MILEAGE (148000 CLAIMED, 223.300 IN REALITY), HE W... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 1, 2019
Incident date: Jun 26, 2019
PERSON SOLD AN INOPERABLE VEHICLE. USING VERBAL MANIPULATIONS HE CLAIMED IN THE ADD AND LATER FACE TO FACE THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A CLEAN TITLE (CARFAX REPORT SHOWS IT AS SALVAGE WITH MULTIPLE REPORTED ACCIDENTS AND 8 SERVICE HISTORY RECORDS), CERTAIN MILEAGE (148000 CLAIMED, 223.300 IN REALITY), HE W... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 5, 2018
Incident date: Jan 10, 2018
BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 60,000 MILES
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 10, 2017
Incident date: Jul 17, 2017
I PURCHASE A 2005 DODGE NEON IN JUNE. APPROXIATELY 3 WERKS LATER I NOTICE HOW WHEN I WOULD HAVE TO STOP WHEN TIME TO MOVE FORWARD CAR WOULD STALL AND BARELY WANT TO GO THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WOULD PICK UP. IT DID THAT FOR 2 DAYS. THE 3RD DAY I DROVE AWAY IN IT WITH NO PROMBLEMS. WHEN TIME FOR ME T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 10, 2017
Incident date: Jul 17, 2017
I PURCHASE A 2005 DODGE NEON IN JUNE. APPROXIATELY 3 WERKS LATER I NOTICE HOW WHEN I WOULD HAVE TO STOP WHEN TIME TO MOVE FORWARD CAR WOULD STALL AND BARELY WANT TO GO THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WOULD PICK UP. IT DID THAT FOR 2 DAYS. THE 3RD DAY I DROVE AWAY IN IT WITH NO PROMBLEMS. WHEN TIME FOR ME T... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 26, 2016
Incident date: May 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE NEON. WHILE PROCEEDING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED WHIPLASH INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTIO... Read more
Crash
3 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 20, 2016
Incident date: May 20, 2016
I WAS DRIVING TO DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES WITH MY FRIENDS AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE IS SMOKE COMING OUT OF MY DASHBOARD RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY STEERING WHEEL SOMETHING WAS BURNING. I THEN LATER NOTICE MY BRAKE,FOG,HIGH BEAMS, AND TURN SIGNALS LIGHT DO NOT WORK. I WENT ON A FORUM TO SEE IF IT'S A COMMON P... Read more
STEERING
May 20, 2016
Incident date: May 20, 2016
I WAS DRIVING TO DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES WITH MY FRIENDS AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE IS SMOKE COMING OUT OF MY DASHBOARD RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY STEERING WHEEL SOMETHING WAS BURNING. I THEN LATER NOTICE MY BRAKE,FOG,HIGH BEAMS, AND TURN SIGNALS LIGHT DO NOT WORK. I WENT ON A FORUM TO SEE IF IT'S A COMMON P... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 20, 2016
Incident date: May 20, 2016
I WAS DRIVING TO DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES WITH MY FRIENDS AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE IS SMOKE COMING OUT OF MY DASHBOARD RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY STEERING WHEEL SOMETHING WAS BURNING. I THEN LATER NOTICE MY BRAKE,FOG,HIGH BEAMS, AND TURN SIGNALS LIGHT DO NOT WORK. I WENT ON A FORUM TO SEE IF IT'S A COMMON P... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 9, 2016
Incident date: May 6, 2016
I SHIFTED MY CAR INTO REVERSE AND IT ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND COULD NOT STOP CRASHED THRU MY NEIGHBORS GARAGE DOOR. THERE S NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND COULD NOT STOP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES EVEN IN NEUTRAL. I CHECKED AND THERE WAS NOTHING UNDER OR BLOCKING THE GAS PEDAL. NO MA... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
May 9, 2016
Incident date: May 6, 2016
I SHIFTED MY CAR INTO REVERSE AND IT ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND COULD NOT STOP CRASHED THRU MY NEIGHBORS GARAGE DOOR. THERE S NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND COULD NOT STOP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES EVEN IN NEUTRAL. I CHECKED AND THERE WAS NOTHING UNDER OR BLOCKING THE GAS PEDAL. NO MA... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
May 7, 2016
Incident date: May 6, 2016
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2016
Incident date: Jan 14, 2016
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE NEON, MY TURNING SIGNALS SOMETIMES WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. I HAVE TO BANG THE STEERING WHEEL FOR THEM TO WORK PROPERLY. ALSO MY HORN STOPPED WORKING ALL OF SUDDEN. I HAVE CHECKED ALL OF THE FUSES AND THE HORN IT SELF AND THERE IS NOTHING FOUND.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 3, 2015
Incident date: Aug 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE NEON. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER ON THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARDS AND THE TRUNK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 12, 2015
Incident date: Oct 6, 2015
ON 10/6/15 MY SON WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT. HE WAS MERGING ONTO THE PARKWAY WHEN THE SUV HE WAS FOLLOWING CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP DUE TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT DOING THE SAME, BUT WHEN MY SON TRIED TO BREAK THE BREAKS WERE COMPLETELY OUT CAUSING HIM TO HIT THE BACK OF SUV HE WAS FOLLOWING, WI... Read more
Crash
3 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 21, 2015
Incident date: May 14, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ALONG INTERSTATE 480 AND DEPLOYED CRUISE CONTROL ON MY NEON AT 60 MPH. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN BRIEFLY, AND THEN ENGAGED THE "ACCELERATE" OPTION ON CRUISE CONTROL TO SPEED BACK UP. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY REVVED UP TOWARDS A MUCH HIGHER SPEED AND I HAD TO QUICKLY SHUT OFF CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 15, 2014
Incident date: Jul 4, 2014
MY 2005 DODGE NEON ENTERED INTO A COLLISION WITH A 2001 FORD TAURUS ON 7/4/2014. MY VEHICLE HIT THE FORD TAURUS HEAD-ON INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE FORD TAURUS AT ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF THE TAURUS. MY SEAT BELT HAD KEPT ME IN MY SEAT, BUT THE AIR BAG HAD FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN PERMANENT IN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 15, 2014
Incident date: Jul 4, 2014
MY 2005 DODGE NEON ENTERED INTO A COLLISION WITH A 2001 FORD TAURUS ON 7/4/2014. MY VEHICLE HIT THE FORD TAURUS HEAD-ON INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE FORD TAURUS AT ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF THE TAURUS. MY SEAT BELT HAD KEPT ME IN MY SEAT, BUT THE AIR BAG HAD FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN PERMANENT IN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Dec 15, 2014
Incident date: Jul 4, 2014
MY 2005 DODGE NEON ENTERED INTO A COLLISION WITH A 2001 FORD TAURUS ON 7/4/2014. MY VEHICLE HIT THE FORD TAURUS HEAD-ON INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE FORD TAURUS AT ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF THE TAURUS. MY SEAT BELT HAD KEPT ME IN MY SEAT, BUT THE AIR BAG HAD FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN PERMANENT IN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Dec 7, 2014
THE 2ND TIME IN TWO YEARS THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR . THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THERE IS NO POWER IN ACCELERATION. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 2014
WHILE HAVING THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE ENGINE WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN RACE/ACCELERATE BEYOND WHAT IT SHOULD. *TR
AIR BAGS
Dec 4, 2014
Incident date: Jun 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES, BRUISES ON THE BODY, AND BACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THE SCENE AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLIC... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Oct 17, 2014
Incident date: Oct 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE NEON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISING ON THE CHEST FROM THE SEAT BELT WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTIO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 2, 2014
Incident date: Oct 2, 2014
A TOTAL LOSS OF ELECTRONIC NO POWER THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS WOULD NOT WORK THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED AND ALL SYSTEMS STOPPED WORKING. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND BACK ON AND HIT THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON AND THE POWER CAME BACK ON. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 15, 2014
Incident date: Aug 20, 2013
A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER ENGINE LOSSED POWER BUT CAME BACK AND IT HAPPEN AGAIN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN AND DID NOT RESTART UNTIL I MAYED THE WINDOW GO DOWN THEN THE POWER CAME BACK ON THEN I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 26, 2014
Incident date: Apr 22, 2014
I HAVE A DODGE NEON 2005 AND I KNOW A FEW OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE THEM TO. I HAVE BEEN GETTING LIKE A STALL AND ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON SO I TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE AND THEY SAY IT'S THE CAM SENSOR. THREE OUT OF THE FIVE PEOPLE I KNOW WITH NEON SAY THEY HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN AND WHEN I RESEARCH IT I... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 26, 2014
Incident date: Apr 22, 2014
I HAVE A DODGE NEON 2005 AND I KNOW A FEW OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE THEM TO. I HAVE BEEN GETTING LIKE A STALL AND ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON SO I TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE AND THEY SAY IT'S THE CAM SENSOR. THREE OUT OF THE FIVE PEOPLE I KNOW WITH NEON SAY THEY HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN AND WHEN I RESEARCH IT I... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 16, 2014
Incident date: Feb 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WOULD ENTER FROM THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT WHEN IT WOULD RAIN. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FRAME TO BECOME RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS DEBRIS IN THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 16, 2014
Incident date: Feb 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WOULD ENTER FROM THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT WHEN IT WOULD RAIN. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FRAME TO BECOME RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS DEBRIS IN THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 26, 2013
Incident date: Nov 29, 2013
ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO, THE VEHICLE STARTED BY ITSELF WHEN I WAS IN THE CAR AND ENGAGED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS. THEN ON THIS OCCASION I WAS LAYING DOWN IN MY ROOM AND MUST HAVE ROLLED OVER ON THE REMOTE AND ENGAGED THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON. THE CAR STARTED IN THE GARAGE. LUCKILY, IT WAS DISCOVERED IN <5 MIN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 18, 2013
Incident date: Aug 14, 2012
WHEN I TURN ON MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL MY FOG LIGHTS TURN ON. I SMELLED SOMETHING THAT SMELLED LIKE BURNING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN I LOOKED AT MY MFD SWITCH CONNECTOR THE LEFT SIDE(NUMBER 10&20) WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF MELTING. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 18, 2013
Incident date: Aug 14, 2012
WHEN I TURN ON MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL MY FOG LIGHTS TURN ON. I SMELLED SOMETHING THAT SMELLED LIKE BURNING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. WHEN I LOOKED AT MY MFD SWITCH CONNECTOR THE LEFT SIDE(NUMBER 10&20) WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF MELTING. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Jul 11, 2013
Incident date: Mar 11, 2013
ON OR ABOUT MARCH 1, 2013, MY 2005 DODGE NEON BEGAN TO HAVE CLUTCH PROBLEMS. ON MARCH 11, 2013, I BROUGHT THE NEON IN FOR REPAIRS AT THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT AT. THE REPAIRS TOOK 3 WEEK. ON JULY 10, 2013, I DROVE TO THE DENVER V.A. FROM CHEYENNE, WY AND ON THE TRIP BACK TO CHEYENNE, WY, THE CLUTCH ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 11, 2013
Incident date: Mar 11, 2013
ON OR ABOUT MARCH 1, 2013, MY 2005 DODGE NEON BEGAN TO HAVE CLUTCH PROBLEMS. ON MARCH 11, 2013, I BROUGHT THE NEON IN FOR REPAIRS AT THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT AT. THE REPAIRS TOOK 3 WEEK. ON JULY 10, 2013, I DROVE TO THE DENVER V.A. FROM CHEYENNE, WY AND ON THE TRIP BACK TO CHEYENNE, WY, THE CLUTCH ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 11, 2013
Incident date: Mar 11, 2013
ON OR ABOUT MARCH 1, 2013, MY 2005 DODGE NEON BEGAN TO HAVE CLUTCH PROBLEMS. ON MARCH 11, 2013, I BROUGHT THE NEON IN FOR REPAIRS AT THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT AT. THE REPAIRS TOOK 3 WEEK. ON JULY 10, 2013, I DROVE TO THE DENVER V.A. FROM CHEYENNE, WY AND ON THE TRIP BACK TO CHEYENNE, WY, THE CLUTCH ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 4, 2013
Incident date: Jun 3, 2013
MY SONS HAD A CRASH IN A 2005 DODGE NEON. THEY WERE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH. THEY HIT A MAILBOX WITH METAL PIPES, A PARKED DURANGO, A PARKED MALIBU, DECORATIVE ROCKS IN THE CORNER, WENT AIRBORNE AND TOTALED THE WHOLE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END OF THE CAR. NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND TH... Read more
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
Jun 4, 2013
Incident date: Jun 3, 2013
MY SONS HAD A CRASH IN A 2005 DODGE NEON. THEY WERE GOING APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH. THEY HIT A MAILBOX WITH METAL PIPES, A PARKED DURANGO, A PARKED MALIBU, DECORATIVE ROCKS IN THE CORNER, WENT AIRBORNE AND TOTALED THE WHOLE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END OF THE CAR. NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND TH... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STRUCTURE
May 15, 2013
Incident date: Jul 21, 2010
THE SUNROOF HAS BEEN STUCK DUE TO FAULTY PARTS AND THIS HAS BEEN A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THE MAJORITY OF SRT4 OWNERS. *TR
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
May 15, 2013
Incident date: Jul 21, 2010
THE SUNROOF HAS BEEN STUCK DUE TO FAULTY PARTS AND THIS HAS BEEN A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THE MAJORITY OF SRT4 OWNERS. *TR
AIR BAGS
Mar 20, 2013
Incident date: Feb 23, 2013
IT WAS RAINING AND MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON OUR LOCAL HIGHWAY WHEN SOMEONE PULLED ACROSS BOTH LANES AND STOPPED. MY HUSBAND HAD TO SWERVE TO MISS HITTING THE OTHER DRIVER DIRECTLY IN THE DOOR AND UNAVOIDABLY HIT HIM IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END WITH OUR PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END AT 45 M... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 29, 2012
Incident date: Feb 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AND ENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY TO SPEEDS OF 95 MPH. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO A LOWER GEAR IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO ASSIST THE CONTAC... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 DODGE NEON
45 manufacturer communications from 33 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
9004009
Apr 7, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag
9004009
Mar 31, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
68332810
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
RL108213A$
Jan 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
9003215
Feb 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a
9003215
Feb 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a
9002887
Feb 11, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
18-042-14
Jul 30, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
1802907
Apr 26, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *KB
0803006
Aug 25, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB
2100106
Jan 14, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLASH - ROUGH OR SHUDDER ON 1-2 UPSHIFT. *TT
1900805
Nov 2, 2005
010000 STEERING
REVISED POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *SC
2100903
Oct 2, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC
0802801
Aug 16, 2005
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MOISTURE ACCUMULATION INSIDE A VENTED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY CONDITION. *TT
05008
May 9, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL SERVICE ACTION #05-008A. TURBO ENGINE BENT VALVE OR VALVES. *TT
0801505
Mar 2, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
0801405
Feb 17, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MOPAR ACCESSORY REMOTE STARTER INOPERATIVE DUE TO HOOD SWITCH. *TT
1100105
Jan 11, 2005
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
DUAL EXHAUST TIPS ARE NOT IN EQUAL FORE/AFT ALIGNMENT. *EH
1901004
Nov 29, 2004
010000 STEERING
POWER STEERING FLUID CONTAMINATION. *TT
1804204
Nov 18, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2074. FLASH. *TT
1803504
Nov 18, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0339: FLASH. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-035-04, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2004. *TT
0300604
Sep 15, 2004
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
FRONT HUB/HALF SHAFT CLICK/POP SOUND. *TT
04021
Sep 3, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RAPID RESPONSE SERVICE ACTION #04-021. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0339 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT. *TT
1800604A
Apr 6, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT *MJ THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-006-04A DATED 04/06/2004. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE NEON
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA06019
Opened: Nov 22, 2006 , Closed: Nov 7, 2007
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
THIS EA WAS OPENED AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES WOULD FAIL, CAUSING A LOSS OF HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION.SOME COMPLAINANTS REPORT LOSS OF HEADLIGHT FUNCTION WHILE FOR OTHERS TEMPORARY LIGHTING WAS AVAILABLE BY PULLING ON THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH STALK TO ILLUMI... Read more
PE06028
Opened: Jul 28, 2006 , Closed: Nov 22, 2006
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
ODI HAS REVIEWED COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS STATING THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE HEADLIGHT FUNCTION WHILE OPERATING THEIR VEHICLE.THE REPORTS INDICATE THAT A LOSS OF BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS IS THE RESULT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLES MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AND CONNECTING WIRING HARNESS.CONSUMERSNOTI... Read more
RQ99010
Opened: Jun 1, 1999 , Closed: Feb 5, 2001
CONTROL ARM WELDS
There is no summary currently available
PE98012
Opened: Feb 26, 1998 , Closed: Jun 23, 1998
UNDERHOOD FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA98003
Opened: Jan 30, 1998 , Closed: Jan 5, 2000
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
PE97042
Opened: Sep 21, 1997 , Closed: Jan 30, 1998
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
EA97009
Opened: Apr 30, 1997 , Closed: Oct 8, 1997
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
There is no summary currently available
PE97007
Opened: Jan 31, 1997 , Closed: Apr 7, 1997
ALLEGED FIRES IN STEERING COLUMN AREA
THE APPARENT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS THE ACCUMULATION OF BRASS POWDER, THAT WEARS OFF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS INSIDE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH.THIS POWDER COLLECTS IN SMALL TRAILS OF GREASE THAT TRACK FROM ONE CONTACT TO ANOTHER.WHEN THE CONCENTRATION OF BRASS IN THE GREASE GETS HIGH ENOUGH, IT CAN CAU... Read more
PE96069
Opened: Nov 26, 1996 , Closed: Apr 30, 1997
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
There is no summary currently available
PE94095
Opened: Dec 28, 1994 , Closed: Apr 25, 1995
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
There is no summary currently available
DODGE NEON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE NEON across all model years (1995, 2005).
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Total Recalls
4,963
Total Complaints
10
Investigations
657
Reported Crashes
158
Reported Fires
71
Reported Deaths
DODGE NEON - Year by Year
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