Two problems related to battery dead have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Neon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Dodge Neon based on all problems reported for the 2002 Neon.
Over the past 3 years, I have had to have the battery replaced three times in this car. Each time I have asked for an explanation as to why a year old battery would go bad. The explanation last week was "a short in the battery, not caused by the car. " since the first 2 times it was replaced by the warranty, I can't understand this issue. This time the battery was not covered. Each time this has happened, it has been without warning, no lights flashing, nothing. Just go to start the car and nothing. I have been left stranded each time this has happened. Clearly, either there is an issue with the batteries being installed, or there is an issue with my car. Either way, it should be covered by the company. As it is, I had to shell out $150 last week.
My car is only two years old. When we bought the car we bought an aftermarket warranty for the car. My instrument panel and interior lights completely went out one day and I took it to the dealer I bought it from. They amazing could not find anything. A second time this has happened and the battery died on the car. The dealership replaced the battery they said because that was the cause of my problem. They never tried to charge or jump the battery . I have yet to pick up my car, but I don't think that the battery going dead caused this issue. If that was the case the battery would not allow me to ever start the car. I believe that this is a dangerous issue that needs to be addressed with Dodge as I have talked to others who have had this issue. Also I don't think that it is appropriate for a car with a bumper to bumper warranty on it that is only two years old should be breaking down. It is very unsafe to have all the gauges go out, and as soon as I can I am getting rid of the car. I just don't want anyone else getting hurt because of Dodge's reluctance to address this problem.