2001 Dodge Neon air bags problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 Dodge Neon — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 40 mph on the highway, there was an increased stopping distance which resulted in a rear end collision, and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle sustained extensive…”
filed Nov 14, 2006
“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. *jb”
filed Oct 18, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Neon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 14 | 15% |
| 2004 Neon | 14 | 15% |
| 2003 Neon | 20 | 10% |
| 2002 Neon | 22 | 13% |
| 2000 Neon | 71 | 21% |
| 1999 Neon | 12 | 10% |
| 1998 Neon | 34 | 10% |
| 1997 Neon | 41 | 11% |
| 1996 Neon | 44 | 7% |
| 1995 Neon | 106 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.