2003 Dodge Neon Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 202 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Dodge Neon overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. AS OF SEPTEMBER…”NHTSA complaint 10204293 — filed 09/27/2007
“WHILE DRIVING CROSS COUNTRY HOME FROM VISITING FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS, HEADLIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS ALL QUIT WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. LUCKILY THE MOON WAS OUT FULL…”NHTSA complaint 10196882 — filed 07/19/2007
“HEADLIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS STOPPED OPERATING, HIGH BEAMS WILL NOT STAY ON, MUST HOLD DOWN THE LEVER, MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH CONNECTOR MELTED. CAR IS INOPERATIVE UNTIL A…”NHTSA complaint 10179192 — filed 01/19/2007
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Dodge Neon have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2003 Dodge Neon: 46 of 202 complaints on file (22.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2003 Dodge Neon have in total?
202 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 20 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
