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2000 Dodge Neon Lighting problems

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Neon's lights with NHTSA - 4% of all its complaints, most recently on August 8, 2014. They describe 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Complaints
13
Recalls
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Lighting recalls for the 2000 Dodge Neon

Exterior lighting: headlights

09E02500042,540 vehicles affected

The problem
Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
The risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

Exterior lighting

09E01200016,270 vehicles affected

The problem
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
The risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

Exterior lighting: headlights

08E0500001,921 vehicles affected

The problem
K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

Exterior lighting

06E04900027,176 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
The fix
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

Exterior lighting

06E02600061,944 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
The risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
The fix
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

Lighting complaints

LightsBrakesVisibility & wipers1 injury

Unfortunately I ran into a driver whom was in front of me due to low visibility & bad brakes. My headlights are extremely dull & foggy. Also, whomever own the car before me had the brake vacuum replaced due to recall & ever since I've purchased the car there's been a brake problem. Such as needing a new master cylinder, new propositioning, new brake shoes, and wheel cylinder. I have receipts of all work completed. I have a one year old whom ride along and I'm highly concerned about his safety. I love the car but if it continues I will junk out my car and look to sue dodge chrysler and whomever else associated with the making of the vehicle. *Tr

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Service brakes · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10621019
Lights

FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING. *TR

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10427091
Lights

There has been smoke coming from behind the multiswitch on the steering column. The smell of burnt electrical components is noticed when the headlights are on. The low beam lights eventually quit and then the high beams went out while driving. The electrical wires were jiggled now giving me low beams, and no high beams. The electrical wires connecting to the multiswitch was replaced four years before because it had burned the connection in half. Now the multiswitch has been replaced and upon replacement the connection was examined, noticing that it was melted. *Tr

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10376985
Lights

The rear taillight seals on my 2000 dodge neon leak everytime it rains which ends up flooding the passenger cabin and causes mold. *Tr

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10208649
LightsElectrical system

Turning signal headlights 80% failure, when temperature in vehicle over 100 degrees. When lights are engaged, all rear marking lamps, side, and instrument panel failed, and fog lights came on when in off position. I spoke to a tech off the record, this is a common problem. This resulted in a near collision since instrument panel was not visible to driver. When temp in car went down later that evening, switch worked. Today in the am it worked, but failed this afternoon. *Tr

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Electrical systemNHTSA 10203382
Lights

Tl* the contact stated while driving at night and turning the headlights on the warning light indicator appeared on the dashboard, but the headlight switch failed to activate. Contact took vehicle to local mechanic and they stated the wires had melted together. Due to the safety hazard the local mechanic stated he could not work on the vehicle and referred contact to a dodge dealer. *Ak

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10179366
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemBody, doors & structureLights

The car idles very high and then accelerates to higher speeds without touching the accelerator pedal. There is a high acceleration boosts and spurts when first accelerating from a stopped position, causing car to lunge forward at high speeds. The car refuses to start when not used daily, such as a problem with the starter or the alternator, but no problems have been found with either parts upon inspections by a mechanic. Front axles pop when turning. Key is hard to disengage or remove from the ignition. Brakes...

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are constantly squealing and wear every 3-6 months regardless f how the car is driven. Though it may or not be a problem for some, the fold down seats in the rear seat do not have a disengage lever from the trunk. Over-head dome light does not function properly and has faulty wiring, so that even though all doors are closed the dome light never shuts off. There is constantly a fuse light that flashes in my dash, though all fuses have been checked numerous times and all are in perfect working order, though they have been replaced, the warning light still flashes. The utility outlet/cigarette lighter outlet doesn't and has not ever worked since the car was bought in 2004. Fuses have been replaced multiple times, but the problem still has not been fixed. Water leaks in from rain or windshield wipers causing musty odor in the car. Car constantly over-heats during travel over 35-40 miles and leaks anti-freeze, though no leaks or pin holes of any kind could be found. Trunk sticks making it hard to open or disengage, caused key to be broken off inside the trunk lock. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical system · Latches / locks / linkages · Interior lightingNHTSA 10144012
Lights

Dt: headlight covers were dull and did not put out enough light at night. Dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet.*Ak the consumer stated film seemed to build up on the head light covers. *Jb

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10131959
Lights

The consumer stated the headlight switch failed. The consumer looked under the steering column and noticed that the switch wire had burned.*Jb

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10105200
Electrical systemLightsVisibility & wipersAirbagsEquipment & accessories

No power to radio, lights, locks, sunroof. Non working airbag mosule.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility · Air bags · EquipmentNHTSA 10069247
Lights

Water was entering the trunk and rear floor through the brake lights. When this occurred it caused a short in the automatic door lock. This was caused by poor sealant of the brake lights at the factory. It was a common problem but not remedy had been found. *Ak

Filed Exterior lightingNHTSA 10052232
LightsVisibility & wipers

Windshield wipers activate when turn signal is used. Windshield wipers will then not shut off unless ignition is turned off.*Ak

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · VisibilityNHTSA 10020897
Lights

While driving and without warning headlights become extremely dim, causing poor visibility. Also interior lights are experiencing the same problem, becoming dim, cause unknown. Please give any further details. *Ak

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Interior lightingNHTSA 8000857

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