Ford Ecosport vs Dodge Neon
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Ecosport | Dodge Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,449 | 4,954 |
| Model years covered | 2018–2022 | 1993–2005 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 64 | 657 |
| Fires reported | 25 | 158 |
| Injuries reported | 38 | 422 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 29 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.3% | 25.6% |
Ford Ecosport by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,634
66.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
216
8.8%
Other & Unspecified
149
6.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
116
4.7%
Electrical System
88
3.6%
Brakes
73
3.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
50
2.0%
Airbags
28
1.1%
Dodge Neon by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,410
28.5%
Brakes
577
11.6%
Electrical System
488
9.9%
Airbags
430
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
349
7.0%
Steering
249
5.0%
Lights
200
4.0%
Body & Structure
199
4.0%