1997 DODGE NEON Equipment Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipment Issues in the 1997 DODGE NEON
2 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE NEON. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Equipment Complaints
OIL LEAKAGE, HEAD GASKET REPLACED 2X IN 1997, AGAIN HEAD GASKET IS BLOWN, CAM AND TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE ALSO. CAR HAS ALWAYS LEAKED A BIT OF OIL DAILY; HOWEVER, OIL CHANGES EVERY 2000 MILES COUPLED WITH WEEKLY LEVEL CHECKS MAINTAINED ABILITY TO DRIVE VEHICLE. AS OF 2/05, OIL LEAKING PROFUSELY VIA PASSENGER PORTION OF ENGINE GASKET. MECHANIC CONFIRMS BLOWN HEAD GASKET, SAYS THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT OF THE NEONS AS A WHOLE. I HAVE CHOSEN TO NOT REPAIR HEAD GASKET AT MY EXPENSE AT THIS TIME. I PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW IN OCT. 1996, AS A NEW YEAR NEON FOR 1997. I MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE METICIOUSLY, AND BOTH THE BODY AND INTERIOR ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (BODY HAS NO RUST). CAR HAS 88,000 MILES CURRENTLY. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN DODGE'S LACK OF CONCERN AND RESPONSIBILITY IN PRODUCING A QUALITY CAR. I BOUGHT THIS NEW AND HAD HOPE TO TRANSFER IT...
DODGE NEON 1997, I FOUND OUT TODAY THE HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED, I WAS TOLD BY 4 DIFFERENT MECHANICS, 2 WERE DODGE MECHANICS, THAT THEY ARE ALWAYS FIXING THE HEAD GASKETS AND IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW, THE GASKET WAS TOO THIN, I HAVE CHANGED THE OIL EVERY 2500-3000 MILES THE CAR WAS NEVER RUN HARD AND IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED THEY NEED TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. TS
Other 1997 DODGE NEON Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
151 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
47 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
31 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
21 complaints
Unknown Or Other
21 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
17 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
10 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
10 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Electrical System
9 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
7 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
6 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
6 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Interior Lighting
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint