1997 Dodge Neon electrical system problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Dodge Neon — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 dodge neon developed a problem with the fan relay.***no answer required***. *mr there was an apparent problem with the radiator fan circuit. The vehicle had displayed diagnostic code p1491. The consumer replaced the engine temperature sensor and the solid state fan relay. There was no…”
filed Aug 31, 2005
“Head gasket needed to be replace after 45,000 miles.. Bought the car in 2002.. Bbrakes are horrible.. Brakes make noise, system operating normal fan relay switch .. Needed to be replaced.. And was also recalled.. In about 3 years ago.. And never notified.. Front end always clanking.. When u turn..”
filed Jul 20, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 12 | 13% |
| 2004 Neon | 15 | 16% |
| 2003 Neon | 72 | 36% |
| 2002 Neon | 25 | 14% |
| 2001 Neon | 23 | 16% |
| 2000 Neon | 43 | 13% |
| 1999 Neon | 13 | 11% |
| 1998 Neon | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 Neon | 93 | 15% |
| 1995 Neon | 98 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Neon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.