2003 DODGE NEON Tires Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2003 DODGE NEON
6 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE NEON. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
I HAVE A 2003 DODGE NEON WITH YOKOHAMA TIRES THAT ARE 185/60/15. I BOUGHT 4 TIRES AND IN A MONTH IN A HALF 2 OF THEM BOTH ONE THAT WAS A LEFT FRONT AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDEWALLS. THE OTHER ONE THAT WAS ON THE REAR LEFT BLEW OUT 3 WEEKS EARLIER AT HIGHWAY SEEDS THE SIDEWALLS. I PERSONALLY HAS TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
CUPPING OF TIRES NOT ASSOCIATED WITH NORMAL WEAR OR VEHICLE - VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE BAD ALIGNMENT, OR SHOCKS, ISSUE BEGAN AT APPROXIMATELY 20K MILES ON TIRES SOLD FOR 60K MILES. *TR
HIGH SPEED BLOW OUT AFFTER ONLY 3 1/2 MONTHS TOTALED MY CAR ON TOP OF IT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE NEON. THE VEHICLE HAS FALKEN, SIZE 18565R15 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NORMAL. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300. THE VEHICLE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 30,000.
SEVERE SHIMMY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30 MPH. CAR IS TWO YEARS OLD WITH 18K AND HAS ONLY BEEN SERVICED BY THE DEALER. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT IT NEEDED TIRES REBALANCED. HAD TIRES REBALANCED AT 18,197 MILES. 21K PROBLEM GOT WORSE, WAS TOLD BY DEALER GOODYEAR TIRES WERE NO GOOD AND NEEDED BRAKE ROTORS TURNED. PADS WERE FINE, METALLIC PADS CAUSE ROTOR WARPAGE IN JUST A FEW MILES. REPAIR ESTIMATE ON A TWO YEAR OLD CAR IS $495.00. NO WARRANTY ON BRAKES OR FACTORY TIRES.*AK
I WAS IN A SMALL COLLISION AT THE SPEED OF 10 MPH OR LESS. I REAR ENDED A FORD F150 TRUCK BECAUSE MY BRAKES SKIDED ON THE ROAD, MY 2003 NEON FISHTAILED, AND I HIT THE BUMPER OF THE TRUCK. MY RIGHT HEADLIGHT WAS SMASHED, AND MY RADIATOR WAS ALSO BROKEN. AFTER 3 MINUTES MY ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND MY ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FIRE WITHIN 5 MINUTES AFTER THE COLLISION. MY AIRBAG ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT GO OFF, I DIDN'T HIT THE TRUCK AT A HIGHSPEED, YET MY CAR WENT UP IN FLAMES. EVERYTHING IN THE CAR WAS MELTED, AND I THINK THIS CAR IS VERY UNSAFE. HAD I HIT A TRUCK OR BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER LARGE OR SMALL CAR, I HATE TO WONDER WHAT WOULD OF HAPPENED THEN. WOULD I OF MADE IT OUT IN TIME BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE,...
Other 2003 DODGE NEON Problem Areas
Electrical System
46 complaints
Exterior Lighting
29 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
12 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
11 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
10 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
6 complaints
Structure
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Child Seat
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint