KnownCarProblems2005 Dodge Neon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Dodge Neon, most often about the engine (18% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is 5th of 6 Neon model years by number of complaints.
Complaints96
Recalls0
Crashes reported23
Fires reported2
Injuries reported20
Most common 2005 Dodge Neon problems
Engine
17 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Dodge Neon. The vehicle was parked when the contact detected three rubber engine mounts were cracked and broken. The engine was positioned in the engine compartment unsecured due to the defective mounts. The contact had concern of the safety issue. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current…
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Neon. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The contact moved off the roadway and contacted the dealer who informed him that the vehicle would need further diagnostic testing to determine the failure. There were no recalls for the vehicle and repairs would be…
Speed control
15 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, cruise control.
2005 Dodge Neon se suddenly began to constantly accelerate despite the gas pedal not being pressed. Braking would slow the car but not effectively and the car would accelerate once the brake pedal was disengaged. While this was occurring, no sensors in the on-board diagnostic computer indicated any problem. The car…
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Neon. The contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle would suddenly accelerate to higher speeds. The driver was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into a tree. No one was injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and when it was…
Air bags
14 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
My 2005 Neon has been slipping when shifting from first to second gear. It is worse in warm weather. Transmission fluid fine and not burnt. Didn't pick up on the computer when it was checked out at a garage but no one disputes the problem. Feels like slipping on ice. Has 35,000m now and has been shaking as well. It…
Airbag failed to deploy! I was in a 6 car accident, front and rear ended followed by another hit! My 2005 Dodge Neon sxt was total right off at 33,000 miles. Not only that the airbag failed to deploy but the locking mechanism on the driver back seat had gave causing me to be tossed backwards! The locking mechanism on…
Transmission
14 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, automatic transmission, clutch assembly, driveline.
My vehicle has a problem when I accelerate. However, the automatic transmission is bumpy or shudder into rough first or second gear shift. Also, another way when I stopped the brake pedal then I quickly press the gas pedal is shakes a little bit. I will consider going to the Dodge dealer to see what's going on.
My vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission and intermittently will not go into 3rd. Gear. Pulling out in traffic becomes quite an adventure and when the problem occurs, I cannot do anything but try to go back into second or into fourth. Snow conditions makes this very unsafe to try to control vehicle. I use the…
Body and structure
14 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Neon. The contact stated that water would enter from the side of the vehicle near the glove compartment when it would rain. The failure caused the frame to become rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was debris in the evaporator drain. The…
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Neon. The contact stated that water would leak through the trunk seal and into the tire well whenever it would rain. The water would then flow into the rear seat of the vehicle, causing a small to moderate flood. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. The failure…
Electrical
13 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument panel.
When I turn on my right turn signal my fog lights turn on. I smelled something that smelled like burning electrical components. When I looked at my mfd switch connector the left side(number 10&20) was showing signs of melting.
About 1 year ago, the vehicle started by itself when I was in the car and engaged the automatic door locks. Then on this occasion I was laying down in my room and must have rolled over on the remote and engaged the door lock button. The car started in the garage. Luckily, it was discovered in <5 minutes and the car…
Brakes
10 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 18,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, disc, foundation components.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Dodge Neon. While attempting to make a turn at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost all brake power. The contact was able to pull into someone's driveway and apply her emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Her boyfriend removed the tire and noticed brake fluid leaking onto the ground. The vehicle…
On 10/6/15 my son was involved in a car accident. He was merging onto the parkway when the SUV he was following came to a complete stop due to the car in front of it doing the same, but when my son tried to break the breaks were completely out causing him to hit the back of SUV he was following, with his quick…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
On or about march 1, 2013, my 2005 Dodge Neon began to have clutch problems. On march 11, 2013, I brought the Neon in for repairs at the dealer I purchased it at. The repairs took 3 week. On july 10, 2013, I drove to the denver v.a. From cheyenne, wy and on the trip back to cheyenne, wy, the clutch went out completely…
2005 Dodge Neon se suddenly began to constantly accelerate despite the gas pedal not being pressed. Braking would slow the car but not effectively and the car would accelerate once the brake pedal was disengaged. While this was occurring, no sensors in the on-board diagnostic computer indicated any problem. The car…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Dodge Neon recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Dodge Neon
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Neon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (17 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); speed control (15 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); air bags (14 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Dodge Neon have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Dodge Neon. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Dodge Neon?
- It is 5th of 6 Neon model years by number of complaints, with 96 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.