Dodge Neon years to avoid
The Dodge Neon years to avoid are 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1993 is the cleanest year on record.
4,954
Total complaints
23
Recall campaigns
1993–2005
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Neon years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 1,415 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 887 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 553 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 489 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 451 |
Every Neon year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 133 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 141 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 290 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 230 | 6 | |
| 2001 | 199 | 10 | |
| 2000avoid | 489 | 11 | |
| 1999 | 152 | 4 | |
| 1998avoid | 451 | 6 | |
| 1997avoid | 553 | 6 | |
| 1996avoid | 887 | 7 | |
| 1995avoid | 1,415 | 11 | |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Neon years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Neon years to avoid are 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 1998. The cleanest year on record is 1993.
What is the best year for the Dodge Neon?
By complaint volume, 1993 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Neon years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Neon have?
Across all model years, the Neon has 23 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4,954 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.