2001 Dodge Neon air bags problems
33 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2001 Dodge Neon, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 24 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 19 and 3
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 24 crashes, 19 injuries, 3 deaths.
What owners wrote
Consumer stated while stopped at a light, as she attempted to step on the gas, the pedal began to act erratic, which caused the vehicle to hit the person in front and would not stop. The vehicle was repaired, but now it hesitates when driving or stopping. Other problems are as followed: the electrical lights and alarms, engine/cooling system, equipment(not spec), fuel system, heater/defrost/vent, park brake, power train, serv.
While driving the air bag warning light stayed on and the horn was inoperative. The dealership indicated that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The failure was due to the defect described in the air bag clock spring recall 04v480000, but this model vehicle was not part of the recall.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Neon
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints