YearToAvoid

2005 Dodge Neon Engine Problems

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Dodge Neon, 32% of all 95 complaints for this model year. These complaints report 6 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Engine complaints
30
32% of 95 complaints
All complaints this year
95
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Dodge Neon engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 11, 2006, latest Aug 29, 2022.

2005 Dodge Neon engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2006Dec 2006Jul 2009Jun 2010Dec 2011Dec 2014Jul 2019
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2006 to Aug 2022; peak Dec 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Dodge Neon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Neon model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200530 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Neon have engine problems?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Dodge Neon, 32% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Dodge Neon year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Neon has the most engine complaints (30), compared with 30 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Dodge Neon?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Neon is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.