2005 Dodge Neon engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Dodge Neon — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2005 dodge neon, began accelerating all by it self. I was not giving it gas and applying the brakes. I pulled into my driveway, it kept going, I went through my garage door. I tried to put the car in park, but the garage door slowed me down, and I then put the car in park. I read on line this…”
filed Dec 26, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns 2005 dodge neon. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and they were unable to duplicate the failure. He then took the vehicle to another dealer who stated that the camshaft…”
filed Feb 10, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Neon | 20 | 21% |
| 2003 Neon | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 Neon | 28 | 16% |
| 2001 Neon | 17 | 12% |
| 2000 Neon | 54 | 16% |
| 1999 Neon | 55 | 47% |
| 1998 Neon | 199 | 59% |
| 1997 Neon | 222 | 57% |
| 1996 Neon | 340 | 56% |
| 1995 Neon | 294 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Dodge Neon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.