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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 Dodge Neon.
Owner complaints (173)
Owners filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge Neon (26 crashes, 3 fires, 16 injuries reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 173).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 36 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | |
| Electrical system | 25 | |
| Air bags | 22 | |
| Structure | 21 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 17 | |
| Suspension | 15 | |
| Exterior lighting | 11 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Dodge Neon.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Dodge Neon 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Dodge Neon version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neon 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Neon 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 31 | 27 | $2,500 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.