Rust repair for a 2001 Dodge Neon
Rust repair for the 2001 Dodge Neon: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 9.0 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars

An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2001 Dodge Neon for rust repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2001 Dodge Neon: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $3,038 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2001 Dodge Neon
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 151 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (33), electrical system (29) and service brakes (23). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01V154000 | 2001-05-08 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. |
| 01V039000 | 2001-02-12 | equipment:other:labels | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 15" WHEELS, EQUIPPED WITH AN R/T PACKAGE. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT TIRE PLACARD. THE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH P195/50R16 TIRES BUT THE TIRE PLACARD INDICATED THAT THE RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZES WERE P185/65R14 AND P185/65R15. THIS DOES NOT... |
| 00V415000 | 2000-12-12 | equipment:other:labels | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SPORT APPEARANCE PACKAGE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT WITH 16" WHEELS AND TIRES WERE EQUIPPED WITH THE INCORRECT TIRE PLACARD. |
| 00V416000 | 2000-12-12 | electrical system:starter assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. STARTER ASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT PLASTIC TERMINAL BLOCKS WHICH COULD DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS SUBSEQUENT TO THEIR INSTALLATION ONTO THE BODY OF THE STARTER. SEPARATION OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK FROM THE STARTER BODY COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE UN-FUSED POSITIVE TERMINAL... |
| 00V366000 | 2000-11-09 | child seat | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Rust repair: the 2001 Dodge Neon
Searching for rust repair for the 2001 Dodge Neon? Here is how CarmaCars handles it. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
Your Neon, up close
If something on the car is already damaged, show us in the photos. We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
From request to appointment
Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate. You can add a rental to the same request. We confirm the price and the time with you before any work.
Need a car meanwhile?
Add a rental to your request, and we deliver it to you. We collect the rental when your car is ready. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
On the day
Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together. Ask any question you have before the work starts. Bring the keys you use every day, and the wheel lock key if the car has one.
Looking after it afterwards
Hand washing is gentler than automatic brushes on any finish. Rinse off winter salt regularly to protect paint and wheels.
When the car is ready
Bigger jobs are booked in a few days ahead; small ones can often be fitted in sooner. Waiting on parts is the most common reason a repair takes longer.
What goes into a quote
We explain the price in plain words if anything is unclear. The quote shows the price for your car and what it includes. Ask what is included, so you can compare quotes fairly.
Talk to a person
Book the work and a rental in one request.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 2001 Dodge Neon
Can I rent a car while my 2001 Dodge Neon is in for rust repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book rust repair for my 2001 Dodge Neon?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.