2005 Dodge Neon engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 15 complaints for the 2005 Dodge Neon, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
My 2005 dodge neon entered into a collision with a 2001 ford taurus on 7/4/2014. My vehicle hit the ford taurus head-on into the passenger's side of the ford taurus at about the middle of the taurus. My seat belt had kept me in my seat, but the air bag had failed to deploy, resulting in permanent injuries which will require pain management and surgery at some point. The posted speed limit was 45 MPH, and I was estimated to be traveling at around 40 MPH at the time of impact.
Tl* 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 at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage were 65,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Neon
- Cruise control 15 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints