Dodge Neon Complaints (2001)

151 consumer complaints on file.

#10204044September 25, 2007
TIRES:SIDEWALL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE NEON. THE VEHICLE HAS DUNLOP SP SPORT, SIZE 19550R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE SIDEWALL SHREDDED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VEHICLE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 77,000. UPDATED 12-12-07. *KB UPDATED
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10185640March 20, 2007
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DOORS HAVE TROUBLE CLOSING AND STAYING CLOSED UNTIL THEY DONT CLOSE AT ALL. ALL FOUR DOORS ON MY CAR HAVE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP GETTING A NEW DOOR MECHANISM SO THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL CLOSE. OTHER THREE WILL HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AND REPLACED.DOORS OPEN WHEN YOU ARE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND STAY OPEN. COULD BE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10179471January 23, 2007
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR, STRUCTURE
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT HAS OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 2 AND A HALF YEARS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HAS FAILED. THE CONTACT DOES NOT FEEL SECURE IN THE VEHICLE AND IS UNSURE IF THE SEAT BELTS WILL PROVIDE PROTECTION IF NEEDED. THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD WAS ALSO WARPING AND PEBBLING. UPDATED 2/22/2007 -*NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10173460November 14, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, AIR BAGS
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT 40 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE WAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. THE POLICE WERE ALERTED, AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10172853November 7, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH IN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILURE. HARNESS AND CONNECTOR BURNED OUT. CAUSING SMALL AMOUNTS OF SMOKE, SOURCE SELF-EXTINGUISHED AND DID NOT CREATE AN EMERGENCY. ABILITY TO SWITCH HEADLAMPS AND TURN SIGNALS FAIL. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10172318October 31, 2006
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TRUNK LEAKING BADLY IN RAIN, CAUSED MOLD TO GROW IN THE CAR WITH A VERY BAD ODOR. *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10163380July 25, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. ALSO, THE REAR BRAKES SQUEAKED, AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL # 01V154000 PERTAINING TO THE SERVICE BRAKES POWER ASSIST VACUUM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10148088January 19, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, STEERING
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT 30 MPH, A WIND DRAFT WAS NOTICED IN THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. UPON INSPECTION BY THE CONTACT, WATER WAS NOTICE IN THE BACK FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WERE THEY DETERMINED THE SEAL AROUND THE TAIL LIGHTS HAD A SMALL AREA THAT MAY HAVE NOT BEEN SEALED PROPERLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEALANT AROUND THE TAIL LIGHTS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE STEERING PROBLEM. *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10147754January 14, 2006
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
THE SEAL AROUND THE TRUNK LID IS LEAKING. THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE IN MY TRUNK FROM RAIN WATER, IT LEAKED UNDERNEATH INTO THE SPARE TIRE HOLDING AREA, THEN INTO THE BACK SEATS AND CARPET IN THE CAR. THE WATER COULD NOT BE COMPLETELY REMOVED, AND THERE IS MOLD IN THE CAR NOW. MOLD IS A HEALTH HAZARD. THE SEAL IS FAULTY. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10146672January 1, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FAILURE. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10129558August 26, 2005
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
DT: CONSUMER HAS A 2001 DODGE NEON, WHILE IN AN ACCIDENT THE REAR SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DID NOT LOCK. CONSUMER'S 5 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN HIS BOOSTER SEAT WHICH HIT THE FRONT SEAT. CHILD SUSTAINED UPPER LIP CUTS. ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL REAR SEAT BELTS WERE SUPPOSE TO LOCK, BUT ACCORDING TO EMPLOYEES FOR DODGE, THE REAR SEAT BELTS WERE NOT MEANT TO LOCK. THE MILEAGE WAS IN KILOMETERS, AND THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT FROM THE CONSUMER'S BROTHER.*AK *JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10116748April 11, 2005
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
1. UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS 2. THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE A WELD. THUS MAKING THE PASSENGER SEAT USELESS, AND DANGEROUS TO ANY BACKSEAT PASSENGERS. *AK 3.TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER ANY WARANTY(CAR IS AT 45,000 MILES) AND THAT I SHOULD GO TO A "PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP" AND HAVE IT WELDED BACK, OR I WOULD HAVE TO BUY A NEW SEAT FOR >$500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10115167April 6, 2005
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL CAME OFF INTO THE OWNER'S HANDS. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER FOR EVALUATION, HOWEVER THE CAUSE HAD NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THEY PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10113459April 6, 2005
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHILE PARKING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS.*AK MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED, BUT REFUSED TO ANY ASSISTANCE. *TT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10114917March 30, 2005
STEERING:COLUMN
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL CAME OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED DAIMLER CHRYSLER REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND REFUSED TO PAY FOR DAMAGES. *BF
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10114675March 24, 2005
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
IGNITION CYLINDER WOULD NOT TURN WITH KEY. DEFECTIVE KEY CYLINDER
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10115388March 18, 2005
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVING SMOOTHLY. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER HAVE IT CHECKED, AND THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10115238March 16, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHEN THE CONSUMER PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF. VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10113689March 8, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IT MADE A LOUD TICKING NOISE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION , AND IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE AIR COMPRESSOR. CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF TSB#24-04-00 BY DAIMLER CHRYSLER INVOLVING THIS COMPONENT.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10112444March 2, 2005
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1) STARTED THE CAR IN PARKING LOT AND STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF 2) COULD NOT DRIVE, STEERING WHEEL FELL. MY WIFE AND MY 2 YEAR DAUGHTER WERE IN THE CAR. LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT. ) TOWED THE CAR TO A DODGE DEALER. AT THIS TIME, DAIMLER-CHRYSLER IS EVALUATING WHAT TO DO WITH THE DEFECT (TO PAY OR NOT TO PAY). THEY HAVE FAILED TO PROVIDE PROPER SERVICE. IT HAS BEEN 3 WEEKS WITH NO SUPPORT ON A RENTAL NOR A DECISION TO REPAY THE DEFECT. HENCE, THE CAR IS STILL AT THE DEALER WHICH CAUSES A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE TO MY FAMILY. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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