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#BS-2000-DODNEO-720A

2000 Dodge Neon

Based on reports from 489 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
489
Crashes
104
Fires
7
Recalls
11
TSBs
74
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 489 complaints, 104 crashes, 7 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

dashboard cluster melt down

4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
2

motor mounts failed

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
3

slipping transmission

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Air Bags:frontalHIGH

49 owners reported air bags:frontal issues — failures commonly reported around 61K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

19
0–30K
39
30–60K
40
60–90K
18
90–120K
8
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (40 reports) • Median: 61K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Air Bags:frontal (49 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Air Bags:frontal49 (10%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine21 (4%)
Airbags19 (4%)
Wheels & Tires15 (3%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission14 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum14 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline13 (3%)
Speed Control13 (3%)

2000 Dodge Neon: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Neon, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 61,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 61K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Neon, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Neon, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Neon, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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117
01
93
02
59
03
52
04
32
05
9
06
12
07
6
08
2
09
7
10
5
11
10
12
8
13
4
14
2
15
1
16

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Dodge Neon. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (11 recalls)

00V194000Aug 2000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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.

00V366000Nov 2000

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.

01V154000Jul 2001

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.

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E049000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

+ 6 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Neon is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2000 Dodge Neon vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

489

Class avg

313

1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 489 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Neon Model Years

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2000 Dodge Neon: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Dodge Neon?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Dodge Neon is related to the air bags:frontal, with 49 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Dodge Neon reliable?
The 2000 Dodge Neon has 489 complaints, 104 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Dodge Neon problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Dodge Neon have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Dodge Neon has 11 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Neon problems start?
Based on 134 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 61,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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