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Dodge Neon 2000 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2000 Dodge Neon: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

337Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
111Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes73 complaints

73 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V154000.

Air Bags71 complaints

71 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V043000.

Engine54 complaints

54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V114000.

Vehicle Speed Control20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V194000.

Seat Belts19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V366000.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V194000Reported July 17, 2000 - 263,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 263,000 vehicles across all affected models.

00V366000Reported November 9, 2000 - 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 1,211,756 vehicles across all affected models.

01V154000Reported May 8, 2001 - 353,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 353,000 vehicles across all affected models.

99V043000Reported March 11, 1999 - 488 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 488 vehicles across all affected models.

99V114000Reported May 6, 1999 - 744 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 744 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE02082Opened November 6, 2002 - Closed April 23, 2003

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ99010Opened June 1, 1999 - Closed February 5, 2001

CONTROL ARM WELDS. Resulted in recall campaign 99V114000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199910
200039
200178
200260
200349
200438
200519
20065
20078
20084
20092
20105
20115
20125
20135
20142
20152
20161
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.