2002 Dodge Neon suspension problems
15 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2002 Dodge Neon, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 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 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 MPH on normal rural roads, the vehicle unexpectedly veered to the left hitting a school bus and banking off the road. The driver side wheel snapped off the axel causing a loss of steering control. There were no warning lights illuminated prior the incident. There was a police report taken and no injuries were sustained. Prior to the accident, the contact noticed shaking on the front end of the vehicle.
Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2002 dodge neon. The contact has not experienced any failures. The contact took the vehicle to dealer for the repair of a scrape on her bumper. The the mechanic advised her that the stabilizer arm and bushings were a known defect. However, there have not been enough incidents to warrant a recall. The contact stated she also called the manufacturer and was told the samething. The vehicle has 32,000 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Neon
- Engine 28 complaints
- Electrical system 27 complaints
- Transmission 27 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints