Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
06/01/20081
 My 2002 dodge neon trunk also fills up with water when it rains and flows into the backseat and on the floor of the back. it's been on going for a year or two. when i first noticed it, i took it to a dodge dealership and the guy said that he had never heard of this problem before and took apart my back seat and said he couldn't find where the leak was from. he said he would have to charge me like $100 to just spray it with a hose and see where the leak was. i said forget it. i went to other sites and saw that it's a common flaw in this car. eventually, my brother in law looked at it, and he unplugged a hole in the wheel well of my trunk...problem solved! i will never buy a dodge again, especially a neon. *tr
04/25/20081
 Everytime it rains, i get a trunk full of water and my rear floorboards get soaked. by looking at this complaint site, i see this is a manufacturing problem. writing dodge may not help, but i have to start somewhere. *tr
05/11/200524000909/10/2003
 Dodge neon fills with water in the trunk each time it rains, and fills the rear floorboards. i disassembled the car to get the mold out. this is due to faulty rear tail-light seals. i have replaced them 3 times. they last about 4 or 5 months and start leaking again. dodge should be ashamed. they are aware of the problem. each time you go to the dealer (i've been to 9 different ones) they are all aware of the problem and 4 or 5 have actually laughed about it. this was my first dodge product, and the last dodge product for myself or anyone in my family as long as i live. *tr
10/06/2002110008/27/2002
 Any time it rains, the rear floor pan and rear seats as well as the trunk fill with water and become unusable. *tr
11/05/200760888106/07/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. the vehicle was taken to a tire shop to have the struts replaced. the mechanic stated that the front suspension k-member corroded the vehicle and should be taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the current and failure mileages were 60,888. updated 12/12/07 *bf the undercarriage cross member rusted. updated *jb
11/02/20065000050
 Trunk leaks with water collecting in the spare tire well. *jb
03/01/20051
 The trunk in the consumer's 2002 dodge neon had a leak that the dealer could not find. *nm water accumulated in the spare tire spot. *jb
09/10/2002100000
 The vehicles front fender cracked. the dealership indicated that this was due to the fender not having enough bracket to sustain pressure. *nlm
STRUCTURE - BODY
04/15/2012128801
 Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. the contact stated that water would leak through both the driver and passenger side tail lights and into the spare tire wheel well, causing mold to form on the rear interior seats. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 128,801.
04/15/2012128801
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. the contact stated that water would leak through both the driver and passenger side tail lights and into the spare tire wheel well, causing mold to form on the rear interior seats. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 128,801. kmj
04/15/2012128801
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. the contact stated water leaks through both driver and passenger rear lights down into the spare tire wheel well causing mold to form within the back seats. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 128801. mw
12/01/2010160000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and she noticed that there was a puddle of water on the rear floor boards. the contact also stated that the failure occurred after it rained. the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and independent repair shop, but they were unable to locate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000. sm.
12/03/2010150000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. the contact stated that water would enter the vehicle and accumulate on the rear floor boards. the failure would also occur when it did not rain. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer stated that the seals on the vehicle caused the failure. the contact felt that the failure may be due to a leak on the rear brake lights. there was also a leak present in the trunk. the contact felt that this was a manufacturers defect. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. the vin was not available. sm.
12/01/2010160000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and she noticed that there was a puddle of water on the rear floor boards. the contact also stated that the failure occurred after it rained. the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and independent repair shop, but they were unable to locate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000. sm.
12/03/2010150000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. the contact stated that water would enter the vehicle and accumulate on the rear floor boards. the failure would also occur when it did not rain. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer stated that the seals on the vehicle caused the failure. the contact felt that the failure may be due to a leak on the rear brake lights. there was also a leak present in the trunk. the contact felt that this was a manufacturers defect. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. the vin was not available. sm.
12/01/2010160000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and she noticed that there was a puddle of water on the rear floor boards. the contact also stated that the failure occurred after it rained. the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and independent repair shop, but they were unable to locate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000. sm.
12/03/2010150000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. the contact stated water gets into the rear of the vehicle on the floor board. this can happen even without it having rained. the dealer the seals on the vehicle caused the failure, but that was not the case. the contact feels it may be leaking from the third rear brake light on the vehicle. the vehicle also leaks in the trunk as well. the contact feels this ia a manufacturer defect. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 165,000.rl
07/28/2006180001
 I noticed my spare tire and 4-way tire iron rusting about a year after purchasing the vehicle. i didn't correlate this to a problem with moisture until a couple of years later when i began smelling a moldy smell . after further investigation i noticed water accumulation after rain or freeze thaw cycles. the repair shop wanted $300 .00 to replace the trunk weather stripping . i refused to accept their diagnosis and left. while at home i took a hose and ran water over the trunk area and looked for obvious signs of water penetration around the trunk joints and stripping. i found no obvious leak . i started to look at the rear light assemblies and noticed water getting in behind the gaskets. i have not received a recall notice for this defect and would like your organization to look into this. this problem could lead to electrical shorts and could also cause respiratory ailments due to the mold growth . your response to this concern is requested. thank you . *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
12/06/20069800112/31/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated the plastic adjusting vent for the heat appeared to have been gnawed on, and the air coming out smelled like feces. the contact ascertained that a mouse had gotten in to the ventilation system of the vehicle through the space where the wiper post protruded through the top of the hood. the contact expressed a concern that the mouse could have chewed through the wires if given the chance. the main concern was that the vehicle was not secured from the forces of nature. the vehicle was not seen by a dealer, however the manufacturer was notified.
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
11/15/20041
 Water gets in the back seat through the trunk. there usually is between 1 to 2 inches. dealer was notified.*ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
03/02/201168600
 Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. the contact was driving in reverse approximately 4 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal cracking noise and the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the frame was severely rusted and the tie rod was fractured. the tie rod was replaced. the failure and current mileage was 68,600. the vin was unavailable.
03/02/201168600
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. while reversing approximately 4 mph the contact heard a cracking noise and the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was told the frame was severely rusted and the tie rod fractured. the tie rod was replaced. the failure and current mileages were 68,600. the vin was unavailable. sm.
10/13/200536000610/10/2005
 Dt: the contact recently purchased a vehicle, and when checking out the vehicle it had serious problems. the frame was bent, the radiator was bent into the fan, the air cleaner was not bolted on the side, the radiator was painted red and bent, the core supplier was damaged, and underneath the hood the wiring was frayed. the contact just had the car inspected by a mechanic, and he found the aforementioned things wrong with the car. the contact was upset that the dealership would sell a car in that condition. the car is a 2002 dodge neon. the contact would contact ftc on the dealership selling the car in that condition.*ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
09/14/2012630001
 The car has less then 63k miles on it and i was told it was unsafe do to a rusted k frame. everywhere i look online people have the same issue with low mileages how can this not be recalled!?!? it was only found when i went to 2 different places in nashua, nh and it failed inspection at both. *tr