2004 Dodge NeonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 94 owner complaints about the 2004 Dodge Neon, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 10, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: crudmucosa, CC BY 2.0.
Where the 2004 Dodge Neon has problems
94 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 23 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 3 |
| Air bags | 14 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 1 |
| Suspension | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 31 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2004 Dodge Neon recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do power train problems start?
51kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 power train complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2004 vs. every other Neon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Neon median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2004 Dodge Neon safety ratings
2004 Dodge Neon 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Neon owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE NEON. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR. ALSO, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME BUT, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, WAS HAVING TRANSMISSION ISSUES FOR OVER A…
THE FRONT FRAME THAT HOLDS ENGINE,STRUTS, BRAKES, STEERING ARE ROTTED OUT FROM RUST CAUSING MAJOR ISSUES AND POSSIBLE INJURIES AND DEATH !!!!!!!!!!! CHRYSLER KNOWS OF THESE ISSUES AND WONT DO ANYTHING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *TR
TRANSMISSION COOLER IN RADIATOR LEAKED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO CONTAMINATE ENGINE, AND ALSO CONTAMINATED TRANSMISSION WITH RADIATOR FLUID. CALLED CHRYSLER CORP AND THEY SAID NO RECALL ON IT AND DID NOT OFFER TO HELP WITH IT. WHEN I GOOGLE SEARCHED THIS PROBLEM THERE SEEMS TO BE MULTIPLE…
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