1999 Dodge Neon engine problems
The 1999 Dodge Neon has 59 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 39% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
59
Engine complaints
39%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION ON VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. EXACT CAUSE OF THE FIRE UNKNOWN, BUT MOST LIKELY DUE TO A LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT WAS IGNITED, A RESULT OF A DEFECT. CHRYSLER OFFERED TO COVER THE LOAN, BUT IS NOT COMPENSATING FOR…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1999 Dodge Neon have?
NHTSA has 59 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Neon engine — 39% 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.