2004 Dodge Neon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Neon years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Dodge Neon. That ranks 11th out of 11 Neon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (23 complaints, 24%), typically at around 51,000 miles. Complaints mention 19 crashes, 3 fires, 18 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 94owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 19complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Dodge Neon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 23 | 24% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 21% | 66,841 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 16% | 34,190 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 14 | 15% | 38,504 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 9% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 9% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 7% | 121,555 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 6% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 6% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 5% | 58,473 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 23,750 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 2,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 131,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 169,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Dodge Neon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Dodge Neon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
As i was driving down the street, my rear passenger end was leaning a little to the side. I was a smooth paved road and it felt as though i was hitting potholes. I pulled over to the side of the road thought my tire was flat. I t0ok the car to a shop to get checked out. They stated that my rear…
On occasion the cruise control does not engage and on occasion it does engage and when you try to slow down the brake becomes hard to depress and the car starts to accelerate but repeated attempts to depress brake or pump brakes allows control again over speed without incident. This has happened on…
Cruise control would not turn off and i wrecked my car into into a other car. I even tried putting my car in park and it wouldn't stop the motor was reved up and would not slow down or stop
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…
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge neon. While driving 55 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment followed by flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage…
Other Dodge Neon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Neon | 96 | 0 |
| 2004 | 94 | 0 |
| 2003 Neon | 202 | 0 |
| 2002 Neon | 173 | 0 |
| 2001 Neon | 146 | 4 |
| 2000 Neon | 337 | 5 |
| 1999 Neon | 116 | 0 |
| 1998 Neon | 339 | 1 |
| 1997 Neon | 390 | 1 |
| 1996 Neon | 611 | 2 |
| 1995 Neon | 976 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Neon?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Dodge Neon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Dodge Neon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Neon model years, the 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.