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2001 Dodge Neon Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Dodge Neon has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,566,397 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 199 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 01V154000 2001-05-08 353,000 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

EQUIPMENT 01V039000 2001-02-12 137 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 15" WHEELS, EQUIPPED WITH AN R/T PACKAGE. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE PLACARD. THE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH P195/50R16 TIRES BUT THE TIRE PLACARD INDICATED THAT THE RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZES WERE P185/65R14 AND P185/65R15. THIS DOES…

Consequence

THE LABEL SPECIFIES THE WRONG RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE OWNER TO SELECT INCORRECT REPLACEMENT TIRES.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

EQUIPMENT 00V415000 2000-12-12 1,504 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SPORT APPEARANCE PACKAGE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT WITH 16" WHEELS AND TIRES WERE EQUIPPED WITH THE INCORRECT TIRE PLACARD.

Consequence

THE LABEL SPECIFIES THE WRONG RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE OWNER TO SELECT INCORRECT REPLACEMENT TIRES.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW LABEL, OR, IF THE OWNER WISHES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

CHILD SEAT 00V366000 2000-11-09 1,211,756 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR…

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
23
20crashes16injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
10
AIR BAGS
9
3crashes2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
1crashes1injuries3deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
6
STEERING
6
3crashes6injuries5deaths
STRUCTURE
6
1crashes1injuries3deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
1crashes1injuries3deaths
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
Total complaints199

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Throttle stuck on highway when acceleration.”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2020-03-16

“Throttle stuck on highway when acceleration.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2020-03-16

“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge neon. The contact stated that the check oil warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2015-02-07

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge neon. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and made the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The dealer diagnosed and repaired the vehicle. No further information was available. The contact also indicated that the check engine…”

ENGINE · reported 2014-10-02

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge neon. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and made the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The dealer diagnosed and repaired the vehicle. No further information was available. The contact also indicated that the check engine…”

STEERING · reported 2014-10-02

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge neon. The contact stated that an independent mechanic advised that the entire sub frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2013-09-05

“I was driving and car start to shake and the engine light was on. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2013-06-01

“I was driving and car start to shake and the engine light was on. *tr”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2013-06-01

Defect investigations

Investigation PE02082 Opened 2002-11-06 · closed 2003-04-23

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS.…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Dodge Neon as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.