2002 DODGE NEON Structure Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2002 DODGE NEON
9 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE NEON. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
MY 2002 DODGE NEON LEAKS THROUGH THE TRUNK AND RUNS INTO THE BACKSEAT FLOORBOARDS. AFTER A RAIN OR SNOW MELT (LET ALONE A CARWASH) WATER IS POOLED UP IN THE SPARE TIRE AREA OF MY CARS TRUNK AND THEN RUNS THROUGH TO THE BACKSEAT FLOORBOARDS. THE CAR NOW HAS A TERRIBLE MUSTY, MOLDY SMELL. *TR
MY 2002 DODGE NEON TRUNK ALSO FILLS UP WITH WATER WHEN IT RAINS AND FLOWS INTO THE BACKSEAT AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE BACK. IT'S BEEN ON GOING FOR A YEAR OR TWO. WHEN I FIRST NOTICED IT, I TOOK IT TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP AND THE GUY SAID THAT HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND TOOK APART MY BACK SEAT AND SAID HE COULDN'T FIND WHERE THE LEAK WAS FROM. HE SAID HE WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE ME LIKE $100 TO JUST SPRAY IT WITH A HOSE AND SEE WHERE THE LEAK WAS. I SAID FORGET IT. I WENT TO OTHER SITES AND SAW THAT IT'S A COMMON FLAW IN THIS CAR. EVENTUALLY, MY BROTHER IN LAW LOOKED AT IT, AND HE UNPLUGGED A HOLE IN THE WHEEL WELL OF MY TRUNK...PROBLEM SOLVED! I WILL NEVER BUY A DODGE AGAIN, ESPECIALLY A NEON. *TR
EVERYTIME IT RAINS, I GET A TRUNK FULL OF WATER AND MY REAR FLOORBOARDS GET SOAKED. BY LOOKING AT THIS COMPLAINT SITE, I SEE THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. WRITING DODGE MAY NOT HELP, BUT I HAVE TO START SOMEWHERE. *TR
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
ANY TIME IT RAINS, THE REAR FLOOR PAN AND REAR SEATS AS WELL AS THE TRUNK FILL WITH WATER AND BECOME UNUSABLE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE NEON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP TO HAVE THE STRUTS REPLACED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION K-MEMBER CORRODED THE VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,888. UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF THE UNDERCARRIAGE CROSS MEMBER RUSTED. UPDATED *JB
TRUNK LEAKS WITH WATER COLLECTING IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL. *JB
THE TRUNK IN THE CONSUMER'S 2002 DODGE NEON HAD A LEAK THAT THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND. *NM WATER ACCUMULATED IN THE SPARE TIRE SPOT. *JB
THE VEHICLES FRONT FENDER CRACKED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS DUE TO THE FENDER NOT HAVING ENOUGH BRACKET TO SUSTAIN PRESSURE. *NLM
Other 2002 DODGE NEON Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
24 complaints
Electrical System
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint