KnownCarProblems2004 Dodge Neon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Dodge Neon, most often about the engine (28% of complaints, typically around 74,000 miles). It is 6th of 6 Neon model years by number of complaints.
Complaints94
Recalls0
Crashes reported19
Fires reported3
Injuries reported18
Most common 2004 Dodge Neon problems
Engine
26 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Check engine light came on and engine started bucking.no more gears or shifting into drive.loss of transmission fluid and coolant. A piece of transmission line or fitting corroded and let loose inside the radiator. This caused the mixing of fluids into the transmission and cooling system.radiator failed and bled…
2004 Dodge Neon sxt. Transmission / cooling system failure resulting in antifreeze mixing with transmission fluid destroying transmission and radiator. Dodge refuses to honor their power train warranty citing the cooling system as the cause of the transmission failure, and not the powertrain. This should be a rare…
Transmission
23 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, clutch assembly.
The radiator cracked which leaked coolant into the transmission and damaged transmission which ended up costing me over $2,000 to replace. The coolant line or whatever runs into the transmission so when the radiator line or whatever cracks it allows coolant to to mix with transmission fluid and damages the…
This is on behalf of many owners of 2003-2005 Dodge Neon srt-4 vehicles. My vehicle as well as those of several hundred others commonly have problems shifting into 3rd gear. The problems continue to get worse until the transmission ceases to function entirely leaving the driver stranded. There are many owners who have…
Electrical
15 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition.
: the contact stated the vehicle stalls intermittently. This happens at various speeds and under normal driving and road conditions. However, it happens mostly when the vehicle is shifted from third, fourth or fifth gear. The vehicle has been to the local dealership numerous times, they are unable to duplicate the…
Upon purchasing my car, brand new in 2004, I have had several problems with it. After a short year of having my car my power windows went out, shortly after my front door speakers stopped working and my radio/cd player often doesn't work correctly...cd discs will get stuck in player and continually play until car is…
Air bags
14 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
- the contact stated that while driving his 2004 Dodge Neon down hill at a speed of 40 MPH, he tried to apply the breaks and the brakes seized, rear ending another vehicle. The contact stated that the hood of the vehicle was crushed, as well as, the engine falling out of the vehicle. At the time of the incident…
It was another sunday afternoon, we had just left church (me, my husband, and 2 year son and was on our way to see a friend and her newborn baby at the hospital. On our way to the hospital a truck pulled out from the access road from I-20 directly into our paths. We were traveling under 50 MPH and had the right of…
Lights
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 88,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, fog lights.
I was driving my 2004 Dodge Neon srt4 on the evening of november 2nd 2008 when my headlights failed. They were cutting off and on. I drove the vehicle home in the dark since I don't have the money for a tow. I checked on srtforums.com for an explanation of the issue and was directed to a posting about the wiring…
2004 Dodge Neon lost head lights while driving late at night. Had there not been traffic in front and behind, I would have ran off the road. Multi function switch harness melted connector to multi function switch causing short to fuse 16. Prior to fuse 16 blowing, a melted plastic smell was coming from the column…
Brakes
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
- the contact stated that while driving his 2004 Dodge Neon down hill at a speed of 40 MPH, he tried to apply the breaks and the brakes seized, rear ending another vehicle. The contact stated that the hood of the vehicle was crushed, as well as, the engine falling out of the vehicle. At the time of the incident…
Upon purchasing my car, brand new in 2004, I have had several problems with it. After a short year of having my car my power windows went out, shortly after my front door speakers stopped working and my radio/cd player often doesn't work correctly...cd discs will get stuck in player and continually play until car is…
Suspension
8 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Neon. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, he heard a popping noise. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the tire was out from its socket. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages…
I was leaving the parking lot sunday and something snapped. I got out of the car and checked the front end and one wheel was one way and other was the other direction! Looked underneath and saw that the ball broke out of the socket. If that would of happened on the freeway, I would be dead or severely injured.
Speed control
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 121,500 miles.
2004 Dodge Neon. Accelerated out of control without warning. Tried to apply brakes, but could not stop. The car continued to gain speed. Tried to turn engine off and it would not turn off. Tried to put into neutral but it continued to accelerate. Finally put into park and the wheels locked up and the vehicle stopped.…
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
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Dodge Neon recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Dodge Neon
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Neon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (26 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); transmission (23 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); electrical (15 complaints, typically around 34,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Dodge Neon have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Dodge Neon. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Dodge Neon?
- It is 6th of 6 Neon model years by number of complaints, with 94 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.