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Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Neon 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Dodge Neon: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

146Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

51Complaints 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.

Air Bags33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes23 complaints

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

Engine19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V415000, 01V039000.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

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

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 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.

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.

00V415000Reported December 12, 2000 - 1,504 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 1,504 vehicles across all affected models.

01V039000Reported February 12, 2001 - 137 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 137 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.

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.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20001

200126

200237

200325

200420

200511

20067

20075

20082

20103

20113

20131

20142

20151

20202

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.