There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Dodge Neon, but owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Dodge Neon problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 38 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | |
| Electrical System | 27 | |
| Air Bags | 25 | |
| Structure | 21 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | |
| Suspension | 15 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 24
- Air Bags › Frontal — 13
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 12
- Structure › Body — 7
- Suspension › Front — 6
- Electrical System › Wiring — 4
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly — 4
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 4
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 48,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2002 Dodge Neon complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · reported Dec 31, 2018
I was driving down the road and heard a whirring noise from under the hood and I lost the ability to go into drive and reverse come to find out it was a clogged trans filter so I replaced it and the car ran great for about 2 weeks and now I have torque converter out of range codes popping up the car has 88000 miles on it and I would like to think transmissions are supposed to be able to last at least 150 to 180 thousand miles before going bad this is not a cheap nor easy fix please help
Electrical System · at 29,000 miles · reported Aug 2, 2017
The contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. When the contact opened the vehicle door, a mouse was seen running from the floor of the passenger side of the vehicle and under the seat. The contact stated that the rodent entered the vehicle through the air vents in the rear of the vehicle to chew on the wires inside the engine compartment. The contact had to place mouse traps inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
Power Train · reported Jul 22, 2017
I bought this car with 49000 miles on it. I was driving everything seemed fine then I slowed down for a stop sign to between 3 and 7 MPH and the whole thing just locked up. I tried every gear but nothing would unlock the tranny.. It's still locked up now I had to get it towed.. Luckily I was on a little two lane road with not much traffic so there wasn't to many mad people I feel dodge should take care of there problems and problem cars.. Im not asking for much just for my car to make it over 50000 miles.
Engine · at 200,000 miles · reported Jun 9, 2017
The contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While driving various speeds, a knocking sound was coming from the engine and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine piston detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Air Bags · at 106,696 miles · reported May 16, 2016
The contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy without warning. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was contacted, but the call was forwarded to voicemail. The contact left a voicemail message. The failure mileage was 106,696.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Dodge Neon have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Dodge Neon as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Dodge Neon?
Owners report power train problems most often (38 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (30). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 48,000 miles.
Are Dodge recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.