2003 Dodge Neon vs 2005 Dodge Neon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Dodge Neon | 2005 Dodge Neon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 202 | 95 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 37 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 20 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,146 mi | 51,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Neon | Dodge Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 72 | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 48 | 3 |
| Power Train | 28 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 12 |
| Structure | 11 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 20 | 0 |
| Stalling | 17 | 8 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 5 |
2003 Dodge Neon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.