Model year record

2004 Dodge Neon

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 141 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling1274,246 mi
Power train1267,234 mi
Electrical system1033,379 mi
Air bags: frontal710,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission748,967 mi
Vehicle speed control7121,110 mi
Air bags661,000 mi
Engine6150,000 mi
Suspension645,000 mi
Exterior lighting591,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine433,379 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic438,504 mi
Structure: body425,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission333,379 mi
Seat belts: front310,000 mi
Steering345,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring235,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system230,693 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.212,500 mi
Service brakes278,000 mi
Tires: sidewall230,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module120,900 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch165,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers120,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly181,550 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system11,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights186,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery12,800 mi
Interior lighting112,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch112,500 mi
Parking brake186,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly18,000 mi
Seat belts165,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other166,300 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor112,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings135,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack11,916 mi
Structure1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint11,916 mi
Suspension: rear1
Visibility/wiper1169,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls135,000 mi
Wheels160,000 mi

The 2003 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.