2004 Dodge Neon
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 94 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 985 |
| 1996 | 611 |
| 1997 | 390 |
| 1998 | 339 |
| 1999 | 116 |
| 2000 | 337 |
| 2001 | 146 |
| 2002 | 173 |
| 2003 | 202 |
| 2004 | 94 |
| 2005 | 95 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
24% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-09
Also filed under Engine
Engine and engine cooling
21% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing engine and cooling system.
Electrical system
18% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and interior/under dash.
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While driving at 70 MPH, the consumer attempted to exit a freeway and the vehicle lurched and made a loud noise. The vehicle was pulled into a parking lot and smoke began to emit from the hood.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-01
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control
Air bags
15% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
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On May 24, 2013 I was driving home from work with another employee. We were going approximately 60 MPH on a highway, it was 12:15 in the morning, and it was raining.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-06
Also filed under Seat belts
Service brakes
11% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…
Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
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2008-05-22Suspension08E033000 Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between November 9, 2007 and March 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged…
Remedy: Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
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2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…
Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Dodge Neon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 08E033000 · Suspension
- Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2004 Dodge Neon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Dodge Neon is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Neon?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Dodge Neon have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.