1997 Dodge Neon electrical system problems
The 1997 Dodge Neon has 39 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
39
Electrical System complaints
7%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“DRIVING 55MPH & NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. SMOKE NOTICEABLE HEAVIER INSIDE VEHICLE. LIFTED HOOD & FLAMES WERE AROUND ENGINE AREA. FIRE DEPT CALLED & PUT FLAMES OUT. WAS HARD TO DETERMINE ORIGIN OF FIRE, BUT INDICATED IT WAS ELECTRICAL WIRING. *AK”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1997 Dodge Neon have?
NHTSA has 39 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Neon electrical system — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.