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2005 Dodge Neon problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (13) · Structure:body (7) · Electrical System (6)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

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🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 23 complaints 23 <25k 25–50k miles: 20 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 14 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 13 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 5 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 2 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 6 complaints 150k+

83 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

96
Complaints
0
Recalls
37
Service bulletins
23
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (37)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p

Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p

Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.

Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.

Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19

Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Showing the 6 most recent of 37 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2026-10-07 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 180,000 mi

“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2005 dodge neon. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 160,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 180,000. the contact obtained a carfax report, which had limited data. the departmen…”

2022-08-29 · Vehicle Speed Control

“no warning or engine light appeared; the gas pedal did not function as intended and accelerated while trying to parallel park when i put the shift knob in reverse the car immediately accelerated on its own to full force and i nearly crashed into a bus stop filled with people losing control of the car i immediately managed to stop the car by pressin…”

2022-08-23 · Vehicle Speed Control

“the gas pedal has come disconnected or stuck continuing to accelerate and i miraculously stopped the car with the emergency brake before it nearly crashed into a crowded bus stop! the car only has 65k miles but regardless a car should never put anyone in this danger! it is giving me a nervous breakdown almost running people over!…”

2020-06-20 · Unknown Or Other · 92,000 mi

“the ac unit leaks into the environment needing to be filled yearly. we paid a dealer to repair the ac and it all leaked out again. they refilled once again and said to bring it back every year to have it refilled again. so far it has all leaked out 3 times now. *tr…”

2019-08-21 · Structure:body · 55,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge neon. the contact stated that the rear passenger door had a defective seal that allowed moisture to seep into the vehicle. the moisture traveled throughout the floor of the vehicle and caused the floor to decay. the contact stated that the decay caused a hole in the driver's side floorboard. the dealer and manufact…”

2019-07-01 · Unknown Or Other · 223,400 mi

“person sold an inoperable vehicle. using verbal manipulations he claimed in the add and later face to face that the vehicle has a clean title (carfax report shows it as salvage with multiple reported accidents and 8 service history records), certain mileage (148000 claimed, 223.300 in reality), he was the 2nd owner (3 owners in reality) and no majo…”

2018-04-05 · Engine · 60,000 mi

“blown head gasket at 60,000 miles…”

2017-09-10 · Unknown Or Other

“i purchase a 2005 dodge neon in june. approxiately 3 werks later i notice how when i would have to stop when time to move forward car would stall and barely want to go then all of a sudden it would pick up. it did that for 2 days. the 3rd day i drove away in it with no promblems. when time for me to leave it would not start. i replace starter,batt…”

2016-05-26 · Air Bags · 183,373 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge neon. while proceeding to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side door of the contact's vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the driver and passenger sustained whiplash injuries that required medical attention. the driver in the other vehicle sustained chest…”

2016-05-20 · Steering · 150,300 mi

“i was driving to downtown los angeles with my friends and all of a sudden there is smoke coming out of my dashboard right in front of my steering wheel something was burning. i then later notice my brake,fog,high beams, and turn signals light do not work. i went on a forum to see if it's a common problem and i saw cars that were burned and i saw t…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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