Frame Rust Problems of Dodge Neon

Dodge Neon owners have reported 5 problems related to frame rust (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Neon based on all problems reported for the Neon.

1 Frame Rust problem of the 2002 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 09/25/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Neon. The contact stated while trying to repair the pressure sensor in the vehicle while under the vehicle he noticed the subframe rusting and while tryin to reach for the pressure sesor some of the subframe fractured. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact stated that the approximate failure mileage was 116000. Am.

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2 Frame Rust problem of the 2005 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 02/11/2014

Tl- the contact 2005 Dodge Neon xlg. The contact stated that after it rains gushes of water come in from the sides of the vehicle by the glove compartment causing the frame to begin rusting. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnose there was debris in the evaporator drain. The drain was cleared and the windshield was replaced but the problem still persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 62,000. Sr.

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3 Frame Rust problem of the 2000 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 01/22/2014

I was driving through a enter section and I hit a slight bump and it broke my sub frame. When I went to look at it the whole right side of the sub frame was rusted out.

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4 Frame Rust problem of the 2000 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 03/29/2013

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Neon. The contact stated that the sub frame became rusted completely. The middle of the frame and each wheel where the control arm was located was also rusted. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that there was no repair available for the vehicle because it was over the 10 year statute of limitations. The failure and the current mileage was 110,000. Kmj.

5 Frame Rust problem of the 2000 Dodge Neon

Failure Date: 06/22/2011

Turned into parking lot when car suddenly made horrible banging-type noise and suddenly stopped. Black smoke poured out of front of car and car wouldn't move. When mechanic examined vehicle, it was discovered the frame had rusted through and broke. The axle broke, control arm dropped and everything inside the front of the car (I. E. Engine, etc. ) crashed to the ground! mechanic said this was a common problem in the 2000 Neon. It was advised, due to the age of the car, that it was not worth fixing.


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