Which Dodge Neon years should I avoid?

NHTSA complaint data only covers the 2005 model year for the Dodge Neon, so no year-to-year comparison is possible and no years are flagged as worse than others.

What is the best Dodge Neon year?

There is no best-year verdict because only 2005 has complaint data in NHTSA's records; without other years to compare, no year can be ranked as best.

What problems does the 2005 Dodge Neon have?

NHTSA lists 95 complaints for the 2005 Neon. Engine issues make up 32% of complaints, followed by Structure & Body at 16%, Airbags at 15%, and Transmission & Powertrain at 15%.

Does the 2005 Dodge Neon have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 2005 Dodge Neon.

At what mileage do 2005 Neon problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Dodge Neon is 45,100 miles.

Dodge Neon Best and Worst Years (2005)

NHTSA data only covers the 2005 Dodge Neon, so there is no multi-year comparison to name a worst or best year. That single year logged 95 complaints, with Engine problems as the top category at 32% share.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 1; 2005
NHTSA complaints: 95
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 23
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Engine

Neon Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Dodge Neon problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	No verdict	—	95	23	2	0	Engine	—	—

Most common Dodge Neon problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Engine30 (32%)
Structure & Body15 (16%)
Airbags14 (15%)
Transmission & Powertrain14 (15%)
Electrical System13 (14%)
Brakes11 (12%)
Other8 (8%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (8%)
Fuel System5 (5%)
Seat Belts3 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Which Dodge Neon years should I avoid?: NHTSA complaint data only covers the 2005 model year for the Dodge Neon, so no year-to-year comparison is possible and no years are flagged as worse than others.
What is the best Dodge Neon year?: There is no best-year verdict because only 2005 has complaint data in NHTSA's records; without other years to compare, no year can be ranked as best.
What problems does the 2005 Dodge Neon have?: NHTSA lists 95 complaints for the 2005 Neon. Engine issues make up 32% of complaints, followed by Structure & Body at 16%, Airbags at 15%, and Transmission & Powertrain at 15%.
Does the 2005 Dodge Neon have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 2005 Dodge Neon.
At what mileage do 2005 Neon problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Dodge Neon is 45,100 miles.