1997 Dodge Neon exterior lighting problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1997 Dodge Neon — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge neon. The headlights and high beams are very dim. The bulbs were replaced; however, the lights remained dim. Oil was placed in the vehicle, but then leaked onto the ground, causing the oil warning indicator light to illuminate intermittently. The contact noticed a…”
filed Jan 8, 2008
“My first complaint would be about the paint. My car has been peeling for the past 2 years now, it bubbles then peels and gets bigger and bigger every day. It is now peeling in 6 spots, the largest is the size of a watermelon. Very unhappy!!!! Second, the brakes are horrible, the squealing of metal…”
filed Apr 19, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Neon | 8 | 9% |
| 2003 Neon | 48 | 24% |
| 2002 Neon | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 Neon | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 Neon | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 Neon | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 Neon | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 Neon | 15 | 2% |
| 1995 Neon | 35 | 4% |
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.