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  Safety Recalls of Dodge Neon Vehicles

There have been 16 safety recalls for the Dodge Neon. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Dodge Neon.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V114000; May. 6, 1999

This inadequate welding could allow the tube to separate from the arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Dodge Neon, 2000 Plymouth Neon
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower control arms may have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 99V043000; Mar. 11, 1999

In the event of a crash, the passenger may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Dodge Neon, 2000 Plymouth Neon
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some frontal (passenger side) air bags may not inflate properly. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 99V001000; Jan. 7, 1999

This condition can result in structural cracks in the body, and reduced crash protection in the event of a rear impact.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Dodge Neon, 1998 Plymouth Neon
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear suspension crossmember may be missing spot welds. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 97V169000; Oct. 7, 1997

Loss of steering control can occur.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Dodge Neon, 1995 Plymouth Neon
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering column coupler can become disconnected when the vehicle experiences an underbody impact. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 97V080000; May. 16, 1997

Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Dodge Dakota, 1997 Dodge Neon, 1997 Dodge Viper, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1997 Jeep Wrangler, 1997 Plymouth Neon
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Recall Summary: The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Dodge Neon Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
May. 8, 2001   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 353,000
Feb. 12, 2001   Equipment:other:labels 137
Dec. 12, 2000   Equipment:other:labels 1,504
Nov. 9, 2000   Child Seat 1,211,756
Jul. 17, 2000   Vehicle Speed Control 263,000
May. 6, 1999   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 744
Mar. 11, 1999   Air Bags:frontal 488
Jan. 7, 1999   Structure:body 3,683
Oct. 7, 1997   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 375,000
May. 16, 1997   Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module 125,000
Nov. 18, 1996   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 180,000
May. 3, 1996   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 151,800
Feb. 5, 1996   Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 15,000
Feb. 23, 1994   Power Train 7,100
Feb. 23, 1994   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 7,100
Jan. 9, 1994   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock 2,700


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Dodge Neon Model Years

Model# Recalls
2001 Dodge Neon 4
2000 Dodge Neon 5
1998 Dodge Neon 1
1997 Dodge Neon 1
1996 Dodge Neon 2
1995 Dodge Neon 6