1997 Dodge Neon engine problems
The 1997 Dodge Neon has 244 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 44% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
244
Engine complaints
44%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE 1 MO. AGO. PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN THREE YEAR OLD VEHICLE. AIR BAGS ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR-END COLLISION. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED, HOWEVER CHRYSLER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS SINCE THESE PROBLEMS APPEAR TO BE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 Dodge Neon have?
NHTSA has 244 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Neon engine — 44% 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.