What are the worst Dodge Neon years?

Q: What are the worst Dodge Neon years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Dodge Neon years are 1995, 1996, 1997 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2004, 2005.

Dodge Neon: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 1995, 1996, 1997

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2004, 2005

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2005solid year95 complaints · 4 recalls 2004solid year94 complaints · 5 recalls 2003202 complaints · 5 recalls 2002173 complaints · 6 recalls 2001146 complaints · 10 recalls 2000337 complaints · 11 recalls 1999116 complaints · 4 recalls 1998339 complaints · 6 recalls 1997worst year390 complaints · 6 recalls 1996worst year611 complaints · 7 recalls 1995worst year975 complaints · 11 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.