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2000 Dodge Neon
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Dodge Neon, covering service brakes, hydraulic, child seat and vehicle speed control, and 337 consumer complaints received since 1999.
The component named most often is service brakes, hydraulic: 149.3 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 108.3 per 1,000 across all 2000 model-year vehicles and against 111 per 1,000 for the Dodge Neon line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 267.9 complaints per model year across the 13 Dodge Neon model years on this register; 73 complaints reported a crash and 6 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2001 (78); the most recent in the file is dated 14 Nov 2016.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 2 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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: 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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 983).
Defect, as filed: 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: 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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 957).
Defect, as filed: 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: 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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 886).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower control arms may have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm.
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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 826).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some frontal (passenger side) air bags may not inflate properly.
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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 821).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2000 Dodge Neon (black) against all 2000 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2000 | Neon line | All 2000 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 149.3 | 111 | 108.3 |
| Air Bags | 145.2 | 86.9 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 114.5 | 282 | 116 |
| Electrical System | 96.1 | 98.6 | 99.3 |
| Structure | 69.5 | 39.9 | 65.9 |
| Steering | 59.3 | 50.4 | 45.7 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 73 | 149.3 | 111 | 108.3 |
| Air Bags | 71 | 145.2 | 86.9 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 56 | 114.5 | 282 | 116 |
| Electrical System | 47 | 96.1 | 98.6 | 99.3 |
| Structure | 34 | 69.5 | 39.9 | 65.9 |
| Steering | 29 | 59.3 | 50.4 | 45.7 |
| Power Train | 28 | 57.3 | 70.5 | 83.9 |
| Suspension | 26 | 53.2 | 25.7 | 80.5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 40.9 | 30.6 | 42.9 |
| Seat Belts | 19 | 38.9 | 20.3 | 17.4 |
| Tires | 16 | 32.7 | 13.4 | 47.5 |
| Visibility | 13 | 26.6 | 25.9 | 37.6 |
| Equipment | 13 | 26.6 | 22.7 | 17.5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 26.6 | 36.9 | 32.8 |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 16.4 | 29.8 | 18.9 |
| Wheels | 5 | 10.2 | 4.9 | 11.8 |
| Seats | 4 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 15.1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | 6.1 | 3.2 | 16.3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6.1 | 21.9 | 34.5 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2 | 1.6 | 4.7 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2 | 2.4 | 5.9 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6.8 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2 | 1.6 | 11.2 |
337 unique complaints, 489 component mentions; 56 injuries and 2 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE02082 | Preliminary evaluation | SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE | seat belts | 6 Nov 2002 | 23 Apr 2003 | — |
| RQ99010 | Recall query | CONTROL ARM WELDS | suspension | 1 Jun 1999 | 5 Feb 2001 | 99V114000 |
Other Dodge Neon model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1994 NHTSA | 0 | 9 | — |
| 1995 | 6 | 976 | 723,700 |
| 1996 | 2 | 611 | 166,800 |
| 1997 | 1 | 390 | 125,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | 339 | 3,683 |
| 1999 | 0 | 116 | — |
| 2000 | 5 | 337 | 1,828,988 |
| 2001 | 4 | 144 | 1,566,397 |
| 2002 | 0 | 173 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | 201 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | 94 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | 90 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dodge Neon model years · Dodge: 118 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Neon have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 01V154000, was reported to NHTSA on 8 May 2001 and concerns service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum. Across all model years the Dodge Neon line has 16 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2000 Dodge Neon?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 2 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2000 Dodge Neon complain about most?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 73 of 489 component mentions (149.3 per 1,000). Next is air bags with 71. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.