IllustrationTRANSMISSION LINE HOSE CONNECTOR BLEWOUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT AND DIE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND RADIATOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMAITON.*AK
2000 Dodge Neon
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Dodge Neon do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 173.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
90–25K
2425–50K
2550–75K
2175–100K
13100–150K
6150K+
98 reports with mileage · 239 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 71 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 66 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
73 crash reports6 fire reports42 injury reports
Power Train complaints
28 reportsI HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMMITION SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2000. IT SHIFS HARD AND AT TIMES SEEMS TO MISS 2ND GEAR. THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRENTY SO DODGE WOULD NOT AUTHERIZE MONDAY CHEV. (WHO I BOUGHT IT FROM)TO DO THE REPAIRES. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS AN ADJUSTMENT, SECOND WAS A MODUAL CHANGE OUT AND SO WAS THE 3RD RE…
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I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMMITION SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2000. IT SHIFS HARD AND AT TIMES SEEMS TO MISS 2ND GEAR. THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRENTY SO DODGE WOULD NOT AUTHERIZE MONDAY CHEV. (WHO I BOUGHT IT FROM)TO DO THE REPAIRES. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS AN ADJUSTMENT, SECOND WAS A MODUAL CHANGE OUT AND SO WAS THE 3RD REPAIR. ON THE FOURTH TIME OF TAKING THE CAR TO TO ONE OF THE DODGE DEALERS THEY SAID THEY "DID A COMPLEAT OVERHAUL OF THE TRANSMMITION". AT THIS TIME I AM STILL HAVING TROOUBLE WITH THE SHIFTING. THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK THIS MORNING AND THE THROUTAL STUCK OPEN WHEN I STEPED ON THE GAS.THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARENTY. THERE WAS A RECALL IN JULY 2001ON THE HOSE TO THE BRAKE EACH TIME I CONTACTED ARCHER DODGE THEY TOLD ME THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART IN TO MAKE THE REPAIR. I NOW HAVE A CAR THAT NEEDS TO GO INTO THE SHOP AGAIN AND I AM SURE THIS HAS SOMEETHING TO DO WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE CONNECTOR TO RADIATOR HAVE POPPED OUT AND CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT POWER SURGES (LOSS OF POWER) WHEN DRIVING OVER 50 MPH UPON ACCELERATION. NLM
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT LOCK INTO PARK IF INDICATOR IS STOPPED BETWEEN THE PARK AND REVERSE LOCATIONS. THE CAR IS ACTUALLY IN NEUTRAL, BUT THE INDICATOR DISPLAYS "PARK". CAR WILL ROLL IN THIS IN THIS POSITION. THIS HAS BEEN TESTED IN FIVE OTHER NEONS AND THEY ALL PORTRAY THIS CHARACTERISTIC. THIS DEFECT CAUSED AN ACCID…
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT LOCK INTO PARK IF INDICATOR IS STOPPED BETWEEN THE PARK AND REVERSE LOCATIONS. THE CAR IS ACTUALLY IN NEUTRAL, BUT THE INDICATOR DISPLAYS "PARK". CAR WILL ROLL IN THIS IN THIS POSITION. THIS HAS BEEN TESTED IN FIVE OTHER NEONS AND THEY ALL PORTRAY THIS CHARACTERISTIC. THIS DEFECT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHICH INJURED MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER, AND RESULTED IN $3000 WORTH OF REPAIRS TO VEHICLE. AS MY WIFE EXITED VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY, WITH MY DAUGHTER IN HER CARSEAT IN THE REAR SEAT OF VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A POWERLINE POLE, TRAPPING MY DAUGHTER INSIDE. MY WIFE WAS PUSHED TO THE GROUND AS SHE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. *AK
10 SERVICES, A/C, 3 POWER STEERING, 3 TRANSMISSION LEAKS, 3 BATTERY REALTED PROBLEMS
WHEN CONSUMER CHANGES GEARS VEHICLE STOPS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, AND LOSES POWER. ALSO, TIRES TREAD WAS DEFECTIVE. SHE WILL CONTACT DEALERSHIP.*AK
TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED IN THE VEHICLE 3 TIMES. VEHICLE WOULD LOCK UP AND WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS BEING ABUSED, AND WANTED NOTHING ELSE TO DO WITH IT. *AK *ML
Official recalls
501V154000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
May 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
00V366000 · Child Seat
Nov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
00V194000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Jul 17, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. VAPORS FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM CAN CONDENSE AND FREEZE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.
99V114000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
May 6, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED BETWEEN THE PIVOT TUBE AND THE ARM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS INADEQUATE WELDING COULD ALLOW THE TUBE TO SEPARATE FROM THE ARM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.
99V043000 · Air Bags:frontal
Mar 11, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONTAL (PASSENGER SIDE) AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
RQ99010 · Control Arm Welds
Opened Jun 1, 1999 · Closed Feb 5, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
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