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2001 Dodge Neon
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 146
- Received Nov 2000 to Mar 2020
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Airbags fail to deploy in crashes28 complaints · 19% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving10 complaints · 6.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Seat belt fails to latch or retract6 complaints · 4.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #01V154000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. In the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.
- Recall #01V039000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 15" wheels, equipped with an r/t package. Certain vehicles were equipped with an incorrect tire placard. The vehicles were equipped with P195/50R16 tires but the tire placard indicated that the recommended tire sizes were P185/65R14 and P185/65R15. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 35 crashes, 1 fire, 30 people injured, 5 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 16 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 146 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 28 | 19% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 10 | 6.9% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 6 | 4.1% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 6 | 4.1% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 6 | 4.1% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 5 | 3.4% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 5 | 3.4% | – | |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 4 | 2.7% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 2.7% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 4 | 2.7% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 3 | 2.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #01V154000May 8, 2001353,000 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. In the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.
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.
NHTSA recall #01V039000February 12, 2001137 vehicles affected
equipment: other: labels
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 15" wheels, equipped with an r/t package. Certain vehicles were equipped with an incorrect tire placard. The vehicles were equipped with P195/50R16 tires but the tire placard indicated that the recommended tire sizes were P185/65R14 and P185/65R15. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
The label specifies the wrong recommended tire size. This could cause the owner to select incorrect replacement tires.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a correct label and installation instructions. Owner notification began february 14, 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.
NHTSA recall #00V415000December 12, 20001,504 vehicles affected
equipment: other: labels
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sport appearance package fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 110, "tire selection and rims." certain vehicles built with 16" wheels and tires were equipped with the incorrect tire placard.
The label specifies the wrong recommended tire size. This could cause the owner to select incorrect replacement tires.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a new label, or, if the owner wishes, their dealer Can install the label for them.
NHTSA recall #00V366000November 9, 20001,211,756 vehicles affected
child seat
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.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2001 Dodge Neon.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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