Model year
2002 Dodge Neon
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 173 complaints for the 2002 Dodge Neon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (23), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (14), AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (13). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 24–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
173 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 26, fire flag on 3, injury field 16, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE02082 | SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE · SEAT BELTS | Nov 6, 2002 | Apr 23, 2003 |
| PE06028 | HEADLIGHT FAILURE · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR… | Jul 28, 2006 | Nov 22, 2006 |
| EA06019 | HEADLIGHT FAILURE · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR… | Nov 22, 2006 | Nov 7, 2007 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neon · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Neon · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Dodge Neon at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.