2003 Dodge Neon engine problems
The 2003 Dodge Neon has 21 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
21
Engine complaints
7%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“NEON HAD TO HAVE THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE TOTAL MILAGE OF 20,000 MILES. THE CAR WAS DELIVERED WITH A DEFECTIVE BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR, AND 1 MONTH BEFORE THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE IT WAS IN THE SHOP AND THE MECHANIC FAILED TO REPLACE THE BATTERY TIEDOWN BAR. ON AUGUST 26,…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Dodge Neon have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2003 Dodge Neon engine — 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.