{"id":44338,"date":"2021-09-30T02:14:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T09:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=44338"},"modified":"2025-05-20T22:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T05:36:27","slug":"dodge-neon-reliability-and-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/dodge-neon-reliability-and-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodge Neon Reliability and Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column44338_30b9cc-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column44338_30b9cc-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column44338_30b9cc-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column44338_30b9cc-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column44338_30b9cc-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column44338_30b9cc-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column44338_30b9cc-86{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column44338_30b9cc-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column44338_30b9cc-86 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column44338_30b9cc-86 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-1330a6  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-6f653d\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44338_1be822-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44338_1be822-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44338_1be822-fd\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44338_1be822-fd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44338_1be822-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44338_1be822-fd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44338_1be822-fd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading44338_1be822-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44338_1be822-fd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading44338_1be822-fd summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading44338_1be822-fd\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>According to RepairPal, the annual average cost of the Dodge Neon is around $526 with an average of 0.3 mechanic visits a year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some of the top Dodge Neon problems include a malfunctioning cooling fan, oil entering the spark plug tubes, and a musty smell from the HVAC system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Dodge Neon is a front-wheel drive compact sedan with mixed reliability reviews, but several owners on everyauto.com gave it a five-star rating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Dodge Neon is a front-wheel drive compact sedan made from 1995 to 2005. Interestingly, the Neon was also rebadged and sold as a Plymouth and as a Chrysler in other markets. The Neon was praised for its price, power, and appearance at its release. However, its design has certainly aged since the late &rsquo;90s and early 2000s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it&rsquo;s been discontinued for many years, the Neon hardly depreciates now. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autopadre.com\/depreciation-curves\/dodge-neon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"AutoPadre.com\">AutoPadre.com<\/a>, the 2005 Dodge Neon is forecasted to appreciate by 2% in 5 years. That said, about less than 20% of its original value remains. That means that Dodge Neons can be bought at incredibly affordable prices now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2004-dodge-neon-sideshot-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2004 dodge neon sideshot\" class=\"wp-image-44443\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2004-dodge-neon-sideshot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2004-dodge-neon-sideshot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2004-dodge-neon-sideshot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2004-dodge-neon-sideshot-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2004-dodge-neon-sideshot-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2004-dodge-neon-sideshot.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 2005 Dodge Neon is forecasted to appreciate by 2% in 5 years.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Dodge Neon Reliable?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Dodge Neon has mixed reviews.<\/strong> While RepairPal can&rsquo;t give a comprehensive reliability score for the Dodge Neon because they lack data, they do have data on its average cost and frequency of repairs. The annual average repair cost is an inexpensive $526, while the frequency in which unexpected visits to the mechanic must be scheduled is similarly good at an average of 0.3 visits a year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any other vehicle, customer reviews tend to be heavily reliant on whether their Neon had a major issue that has defined their experience with this model. Overall, many owners praise the Neon for being extremely reliable. Several owners gave it a five-star rating on <a href=\"http:\/\/everyauto.com\/cars\/research-reviews\/Dodge\/Neon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"everyauto.com\">everyauto.com<\/a>, as they reported having driven more than a hundred thousand miles without major issues. One owner even said that the Neon will &ldquo;last forever.&rdquo; While some owners fell short of giving a five-star rating because they had a few hiccups regarding various components, the fact that the Neon still garners praise despite its age is a good sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dodge Neon Common Problems&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Dodge Neon has been out for a while, many owners have already reported the components that commonly fail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malfunctioning Cooling Fan&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners have reported that the Dodge Neon&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cooling-fan-assembly\/dodge\/neon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cooling fan\">cooling fan<\/a> has been known to fail. The cooling fan is important because it&rsquo;s the component that forces air to pass through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/radiator\/dodge\/neon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"radiator\">radiator<\/a>, which effectively cools the hot coolant. Owners have reported <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-overheats-when-the-ac-is-on-causes-and-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"overheats\">overheats<\/a> shortly after starting their car as a result of the fan failing to turn on. According to RepairPal, this problem persists in both generations of the Dodge Neon, which ran from 1995 to 2005.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While overheating can damage the engine, owners haven&rsquo;t reported engine damage as a result of a malfunctioning cooling fan, which is good.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners have thought that simply replacing the malfunctioning cooling fan would fix the issue. However, they&rsquo;ve found that it&rsquo;s not the cooling fan itself that&rsquo;s the issue, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cooling-fan-relay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"relay\">relay<\/a> which activates it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Oil in spark plug tubes? Misfire? Power Loss? 2002\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0QD59YnVQU4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil Entering Spark Plug Tubes&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some owners have reported that their Neon&rsquo;s engine would misfire and have inconsistent acceleration at low speeds. This is caused by oil entering the spark plug tubes and interfering with the spark plug&rsquo;s operation. There were also some instances where the check engine light lit up. Owners have unsuccessfully tried replacing various engine seals to stop oil from leaking into the spark plug tubes, the valve cover gasket, and the seals around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/spark-plug\/dodge\/neon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"spark plug\">spark plug<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One owner claims to have found a simple fix to the issue in a video he uploaded on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sE6-fAZ4PEo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"YouTube\">YouTube<\/a>. In the video, he hammers the spark plug tubes further into the engine block using another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/spark-plug-tube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"spark plug tube\">spark plug tube<\/a>. By doing this, he improves the spark plug&rsquo;s seal with the engine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to RepairPal, while both generations of the Dodge Neon were affected by this issue, owners of the 2000 Dodge Neon have reported this problem the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Musty Smell from HVAC System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners have reported that the Neon&rsquo;s air-conditioning or heating system would develop a strange, musty odor after some time. They were baffled because the smell would persist even though their cars were clean. The issue is caused by bacterial growth in the ventilation system. The smell is typically most prominent upon starting the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. This problem has mostly been reported by owners of 2000-2005 Dodge Neons. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To counter the growth of bacteria, Dodge has released a disinfectant and coating for the air-conditioning system&rsquo;s evaporator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/diagnosing-obd-code-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"diagnosing obd code\" class=\"wp-image-44445\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/diagnosing-obd-code-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/diagnosing-obd-code-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/diagnosing-obd-code-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/diagnosing-obd-code-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/diagnosing-obd-code-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/diagnosing-obd-code.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some Dodge Neon owners have reported replacing various engine components because of faulty error codes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faulty Error Codes&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/camshaft-position-sensor\/dodge\/neon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"camshaft\">camshaft<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft-position-sensor\/dodge\/neon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankshaft sensor\">crankshaft sensor<\/a> fails, the engine cannot operate, causing frequent stalling, misfires, and poor fuel economy. This usually leads to an illuminated check engine light. Typically, you or a mechanic can figure out what part or sensor is malfunctioning after connecting an OBD scan tool and checking which error codes have been stored. However, there have been cases where error codes were stored for a completely functional sensor. While the exact year models where this problem occurs are unclear, frequent stalling and malfunctioning sensors have been reported in the 2004 to 2005 Dodge Neon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners have reported replacing various other components because of faulty error codes. RepairPal doesn&rsquo;t state a fix for the issue, but recommends being careful in diagnosing the problem so that owners don&rsquo;t replace a perfectly functioning component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Axle Shaft Noises&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners have reported hearing a clicking, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/popping-noise-when-turning-common-causes-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"popping, or clunking noise\">popping, or clunking noise<\/a> coming from the front of their Neon when they&rsquo;re accelerating or braking. Sometimes the sound would go away, while at other times it would be loud enough to make them think that something had hit their vehicle. According to RepairPal, this problem occurred in both Dodge Neon generations spanning 1995 to 2005.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is caused by the axle shaft&rsquo;s leaking rubber gasket. Despite the alarming noise, the axle shaft wasn&rsquo;t damaged. But leaking grease from inside the axle can cause it to create noise. According to RepairPal, replacing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/axle-shaft-gasket\/dodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"rubber gasket\">rubber gasket<\/a> on the axle shaft should fix the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fuel Level Sensor Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Dodge Neon model years suffer from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-level-sensor\/dodge\/neon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel level sensors\">fuel level sensors<\/a> wearing out and causing inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. This makes keeping track of fuel levels difficult, with some drivers reporting that their fuel gauge is stuck on empty even on a full tank of gas. The Dodge Neon model years that suffered from this issue include the 1995, 1999, and 2001-2005 models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Camshaft or Crankshaft Sensors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A bad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/camshaft-position-sensor\/dodge\/neon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"camshaft\">camshaft<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft-position-sensor\/dodge\/neon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankshaft sensor\">crankshaft sensor<\/a> can occasionally cause the powertrain control module (PCM) on some Dodge Neons to log inaccurate diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). These faulty sensors can also lead to a no-start condition, which leaves some Dodge Neon drivers stranded. This issue&rsquo;s been&nbsp; reported in the Dodge Neon model years 1995 -1998, 2000, 2002-2003, and 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these common issues, it&rsquo;s good that the Dodge Neon doesn&rsquo;t have issues that are known to severely damage the engine or transmission, which are the parts that are most expensive and troublesome to repair. But it does have several annoying issues, like the musty cabin smell and axle shaft noises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From the Archive: 1994 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Dodge?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@Dodge\">@Dodge<\/a> Neon: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/enS62D5zmm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/t.co\/enS62D5zmm\">https:\/\/t.co\/enS62D5zmm<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z8KrLIG2wf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/z8KrLIG2wf\">pic.twitter.com\/z8KrLIG2wf<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Car and Driver (@CARandDRIVER) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CARandDRIVER\/status\/1335584857632727043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"December 6, 2020\">December 6, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re unsure about the Dodge Neon&rsquo;s reliability, we hope that this article has helped you. All cars generally develop issues down the line, but some cars develop less serious issues. The Dodge Neon is certainly one of those vehicles. Learning from the experience of other drivers can help you decide whether the car you want to buy is worth it or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding Replacement Parts For Your Dodge Neon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any other vehicle, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/dodge\/neon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dodge Neon\">Dodge Neon<\/a> will need its&nbsp; failed, damaged, or malfunctioning components replaced to keep it on the road for longer. Fortunately, finding replacement parts has never been easier thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? You can get your hands on new auto parts without ever leaving your house. Simply visit CarParts.com on your computer or download our mobile app on your device. Use our vehicle selector to check for fitment, and complete your order through our secure payment channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our warehouses are equipped with the latest technology to ensure that items are packed and shipped out as quickly as possible. Order before 12 noon ET and get your package in as fast as two business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spare yourself some time and trouble by getting faulty parts replaced as soon as possible. Check out our selection of quality Dodge Neon auto parts.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The Dodge Neon is a front-wheel drive compact sedan made from 1995 to 2005. Interestingly, the Neon was also rebadged&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/dodge-neon-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1651,"featured_media":44442,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3862,2905],"tags":[3119],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":{"0":"post-44338","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dodge","8":"category-vehicle-reliability","9":"tag-dodge-neon","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dodge Neon Reliability and Common Problems - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Dodge Neon is an affordable and reliable vehicle in the used car market. 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